Manager, Development Job Posting – August 2026 Development Manager, Development 100-42 Dufflaw Road, Toronto, ON M6A 2W1 (eligible to participate in the hybrid work program, with regular travel to various program sites) Director, Development Full-time, Regular Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week Benefits + 3 weeks’ vacation + flexible summer days Why Work for the Toronto Foundation for Student Success: You'll be part of a team dedicated to helping children and youth overcome barriers to learning so they can thrive at school. Working alongside school communities, partners, governments, donors, and volunteers, we provide programs that help improve students' health, well-being, and opportunities for success. Recognized by Charity Intelligence Canada as one of Canada's Top 10 Impact Youth Charities and among the Top 100 Highest Rated Canadian Charities , TFSS offers the chance to do meaningful work that creates a lasting impact for children and youth across Toronto.

Do you like meeting people, building connections, and turning great conversations into opportunities? As our Development Manager, you’ll open doors and bring new funding onboard. Identify, cultivate, and secure new donors, corporate partners, and other sources of support, turning prospects into meaningful relationships, and relationships into funding opportunities.

Develop and manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors, building strong, long-term relationships. Lead donor meetings, presentations,



site visits and other opportunities to connect people directly to TFSS’s impact. Deliver compelling fundraising materials including proposals, reports and presentations, working closely with the Communications team.

Persuasive and confident, with the ability to engage donors, sponsors, and senior stakeholders, and communicate a compelling case for support. Exceptional oral and writing skills, and the ability to convey information persuasively though conversations, proposals, and presentations. Self-directed and organized, able to manage multiple relationships, projects, and deadlines while working independently.

experience with Raiser’s Edge NXT is a strong asset. University degree or college diploma in fundraising, communications, marketing, business, or a related field. Minimum of five years direct experience working in a fundraising/development role (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).

We offer a market-competitive salary and an excellent benefits plan. We also currently offer the option of a hybrid working environment (office/home) as well as flexible summer days in July and August. Please note that as a condition of employment, the successful applicant must complete a Criminal Record with Judicial Matters Check Level 2.

TFSS is committed to a policy of access and equity in its hiring practices. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know when contacted. To learn more about who we are and what we do, please visit our website at

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