At The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation (PMCF), our vision is to create a world free from the fear of cancer. Cancer remains the number one cause of death for Canadians and our top priority is to accelerate cancer research and care.

Our role is to garner support for Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, one of the world’s leading cancer research and treatment centres, through philanthropy, fundraising events, and our world-renowned lottery program. The work we accomplish drives groundbreaking research, relentless innovation, and a deep commitment to improving the lives of cancer patients and their loved ones.

Now, we have an opportunity to blaze an even brighter future for everyone affected by cancer.

We will Carry The Fire for cancer patients everywhere, lighting the way forward through discovery, reigniting our commitment to transform cancer outcomes and ease the profound suffering cancer causes patients and their loved ones.

At the PMCF, every one of us carries the fire for someone else. Join us as we inspire a movement and help us achieve our vision to change the way we understand, diagnose, and treat cancer.

Job Description

Union : Non-Union

Site : 700 University Avenue

Department : Major and Transformational Giving

Reports to : Vice President, Campaign & Development

Hours : 35 hours

Hiring Range : $160,000 - $220,000 (plus other compensation elements such as bonus, pension, and more)

Status : Permanent, Full Time

Vacancy : Current

Posted Date : Friday, September 18, 2026

Closing Date : Sunday, October 11, 2026

As we prepare to launch a historic, comprehensive fundraising campaign for The Princess Margaret, we are seeking an engaged,



strategic and results-driven leader to help lead and grow the Major and Transformational Gifts program. Reporting to the Vice President, Campaign & Development, and working closely with the Chief Development Officer, the Associate Vice President, Major & Transformational Gifts (the AVP) will set the pace for the team and provide leadership to a talented group of direct reports, including major gift fundraisers, and contribute to strategy and operations across a broader team of 25+ fundraising professionals. In addition to managing a personal portfolio of major and transformational gift donors and prospects, the AVP will be a collaborative team player and an effective resource for colleagues, helping Major Gifts staff devise, communicate and execute strategies that will inspire giving.

With superb relationship management skills and a deep commitment to stewardship, the AVP will strengthen relationships with donors and prospects, leaders across The Princess Margaret and UHN. In addition, the AVP will collaborate closely with leadership, clinicians and researchers from across The Princess Margaret and UHN; PMCF Board members; senior campaign volunteers; and other colleagues in achieving their goals and mandate.

The AVP will focus their time, attention, and efforts in the following areas:

- In close collaboration with the Vice President, Campaign and Development,



provide strategic fundraising and operational leadership for the Major & Transformational Gifts team
- Manage a dedicated portfolio of major ($1,000,000-$4,999,999) and transformational ($5,000,000+) gift prospects/donors, generating fundraising revenue toward our ambitious fundraising goals, and driving results on an annual basis and for the duration of the campaign
- Lead, motivate, coach and inspire a team of direct and/or indirect reports to achieve and surpass their individual and collective goals
- Support PMCF leadership, staff and volunteers in the development and execution of transformational gifts
- Support various elements of business development, strategic planning and operations, including staff recruitment and retention, professional development, budget planning, reporting, and the establishment, monitoring and achievement of fundraising goals and non-financial metrics
- Provide mentorship and guidance in major giving for a growing and high-performing Major & Transformational Gifts team, contributing to overall team culture and performance
- Work collaboratively across business units (such as Campaign, Stewardship & Donor Experience, Estates & Gift Planning, Community & Corporate Partnerships, and Leadership & Annual Giving) to ensure strategies and plans are aligned; contribute to strong cross-business supporter engagement; enable an exceptional supporter experience; and foster revenue generation opportunities within and outside of the immediate portfolio
- Promote a culture of philanthropy across The PMCF, The Princess Margaret and UHN

Qualifications

- A minimum of 10 years of expe

📌 Associate Vice President, Major and Transformational Giving (Canada)
🏢 The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation
📍 Canada