Employer: Family and Children’s Services Niagara Posting Date: September 17, 2026 Type: Regular Full-Time Posting Location: Family and Children’s Services has been making a positive difference in the lives of children, youth, and families in Niagara for more than a century. As a multiservice agency providing child welfare services, fostering and adoption, counselling, and childcare, the team at FACS Niagara works to keep children safe and families strong. Reporting to the Senior Director of Communications and Community Engagement, the Director of Philanthropy and Development plays a critical role in leading fundraising activities for the Foundation.

This role utilizes a high degree of strategic, creative, and relationship-driven fundraising skills to shape donor-centered programs, expand community support, and show donors the meaningful difference their generosity makes. Enhance the fundraising success of the FACS Niagara Foundation: Lead the development and execution of fundraising strategies that deliver exceptional donor experiences, grow unrestricted revenue, and support the Foundation’s long-term fundraising goals. Build meaningful relationships with donors and prospective donors through authentic, personalized engagement that builds trust and long-term commitment to the mission of FACS and the Foundation Expand the major gift and legacy donor pipeline through prospect identification, community networking, and relationship building.

Prepare compelling proposals, impact reports, correspondence, and other communications that clearly articulate funding opportunities and the potential impact on the lives of children, youth, and families in Niagara. Leverage data analytics to inform strategy and maximize donor acquisition, engagement, retention, and pipeline development. Establish internal processes to track grants, deadlines, reporting obligations, and key performance indicators.





Support and coach internal partners on the development of grant proposals and applications.

Foundation Events: Support the development and execution of meaningful donor engagements, including the annual gala, recognition events, and community fundraising events. Lead the development and solicitation of sponsorship asks, engaging members of the Board, the CEO, Director, and colleagues as appropriate. Work collaboratively with the Communications and Community Engagement team to ensure events and activities have the required resources to be successful.

Collaborate with board members to identify prospects and engage potential donors, provide meaningful stewardship, and increase giving to the Foundation. Provide leadership and guidance in the development of Foundation policies and procedures. Report to Foundation Board on the status of fundraising activities Assist with the recruitment and onboarding of Foundation board members.

Marketing and Communications: In collaboration with the Director of Communications, develop, execute, and monitor an integrated marketing and communications plan to support Foundation goals. Actively participate in public speaking and community functions to strategically grow public awareness and public engagement. Leverage technology including website, social media, and other online resources.

Ensures own and department staff expenditures adhere to FACS policies. Strives to meet or exceed all accountabilities and achieve continuous quality improvement and excellence in all activities and outcomes.



Upholds confidentiality and sensitive information policies at all times University degree or college diploma in fundraising, communications, business marketing or a related field.

Minimum five years of progressive experience in fundraising, philanthropy, or revenue development. CFRE would be an asset. Demonstrated ability to comply with fundraising best practices including all ethical guidelines and principles outlined by the Canada Revenue Agency, Association of Fundraising Professionals, and Imagine Canada.

Advanced writing, communications, and presentation skills. Personal integrity and responsibility and a commitment to the goals of the Foundation and Family & Children’s Service Niagara including embedding anti-oppressive practice into all aspects of the work. Demonstrated ability to use MS Office applications.

Excellent grammatical, spelling, and proof-reading skills along with demonstrated written communication skills. Solid understanding and commitment to quality service and customer service excellence. Ability to communicate in French or another language is an asset.

Work is primarily performed at a desk in a normal office environment. Intermediate periods of sitting and computer/phone use. Occasional travel to FACS sites or within the region. Occasional requirements to work evening and/or weekend hours.

Family and Children’s Services Niagara is an equal prospect employer committed to inclusive barrier free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We welcome candidates from racialized groups, First Nation Inuit or Métis persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

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