Position Overview: The Director of Philanthropy is responsible for advancing our client’s philanthropic growth in Toronto. This role provides strategic leadership for major and leadership giving, builds and stewards a high-value donor pipeline, and strengthens Weizmann’s visibility and donor community in Toronto.
The Director will manage a portfolio of leadership and major gift donors and prospects, lead solicitation strategy and donor engagement planning, and serve as the senior staff partner to the Toronto Chapter. Working closely with the Chief Philanthropy Officer and national colleagues, the Director will help position our client for sustained growth and long- term campaign success.
Develop and execute a regional fundraising strategy that grows the major and leadership gift revenue in Toronto.
Actively identify, qualify, and engage new major-gift prospects, leveraging volunteer relationships, referrals, events, networks, and strategic prospecting to expand their donor base in Toronto.
Deliver significant year-over-year growth in major and leadership giving in Toronto with the goal of building toward ambitious multi-million-dollar annual revenue goals.
Partner with national colleagues (Communications, Stewardship, Events, and Research) to deliver high-quality donor experiences and coordinated relationship management.
Maintain a disciplined prospect strategy and forecasting, ensuring a solid pipeline health and effective use of moves management tools (Raiser’s Edge NXT).
Represent our client in Toronto’s philanthropic community and build the organization’s profile among key networks and influencers.
Serve as the senior staff partner to the Toronto Chapter, working closely with the volunteer leadership to achieve fundraising and engagement objectives.
Provide strategic guidance, coaching,



and tools to enable volunteer fundraising success, including donor introductions, cultivation opportunities, and solicitation support.
Ensure donors receive timely, meaningful stewardship that strengthens long-term relationships and increases lifetime giving.
A growing and well-qualified donor pipeline
Effective collaboration across a national, geographically distributed team
Strong presence and credibility in the philanthropic community
Uses data, forecasting, and relationship intelligence to guide priorities and maximize impact.
Communicates with confidence and credibility with donors, senior volunteers, and organizational leadership. Effectively supports and mobilizes volunteer leaders fostering alignment and momentum while encouraging strong individual ownership of fundraising efforts.
Works effectively within a national team structure, partnering across business units to deliver results, high-quality stewardship, and a strong donor experience.
Brings energy, persistence and creativity to building relationships and generating philanthropic opportunities. Demonstrates genuine curiosity and the ability to understand complex scientific ideas, identify what will resonate with different donors, and translate research and institutional priorities into compelling, accessible philanthropic opportunities.

Minimum 7+ years’ progressive fundraising experience, with a demonstrated track record of personally cultivating, soliciting and closing major gifts (six and seven figure level preferred)
Experience partnering with and mobilizing senior volunteers and boards in fundraising activity
Solid knowledge of Toronto’s philanthropic landscape, including familiarity with key philanthropic communities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Experience with fundraising CRM systems; familiarity with Raisers Edge NXT is a strong asset
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📌 Individual Giving Fundraising Manager (Toronto)
🏢 AY Talent
📍 Toronto