Is This You?

You are an experienced major-gift fundraiser who knows that transformational philanthropy begins with a outstanding relationship, and a compelling reason to give. You have a proven record of securing significant gifts and are equally comfortable opening a door, developing a relationship over time, engaging senior volunteers and leadership, and ultimately making the ask. You know how to move a prospect from possibility to commitment, and how to turn a donor’s passion into meaningful, long‑term impact. You are also a strategic leader. You can see the big picture while staying close enough to the work to know what is happening in the pipeline, what needs to move and where the next opportunity lies. You bring discipline to prospect development, moves management, forecasting and stewardship, but never lose sight of the human relationships at the heart of philanthropy. This is a role for someone who is energized by both strategy and relationships. You will lead philanthropy across Ontario and Nunavut, contribute to regional and organizational strategy, personally manage a portfolio of high-capacity donors, and work alongside senior leaders, researchers, clinicians, volunteers and advisory board members to translate Heart & Stroke’s priorities into compelling philanthropic opportunities. You are credible in a room with a CEO, physician, researcher, board member or high-capacity donor. You listen carefully, ask thoughtful questions and know how to bring people together around a shared opportunity. You can coach a volunteer through a solicitation, develop a sophisticated proposal with internal partners, or step forward to close the gift. Most importantly, you want your fundraising expertise to matter.



Heart & Stroke is working toward a future where life is uninterrupted by heart disease and stroke, with donors helping to advance research, save lives, improve recovery and address some of Canada’s most pressing health inequities. If you are an accomplished fundraiser who combines major‑gift expertise, strategic thinking, executive presence and genuine relationship‑building, and you are excited by the opportunity to help one of Canada’s best‑known health charities deepen its philanthropic impact, this could be your next leadership opportunity. Read on.

The Organization

Heart & Stroke’s mission is to promote health, save lives and enhance recovery. They are committed to a culture that exemplifies their core values: champion health, practice humility, embrace change, drive impact, learn and grow and be heartfelt as they work together to beat heart disease and stroke.

They believe in equity, diversity and inclusion ― it’s embedded in their values and core mission work to support all people in Canada to lead healthier lives. They are committed to applying this principle to cultivate a welcoming environment that embraces diversity among employees. Candidates from diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to, Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, women, and people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

To learn more about Heart & Stroke’s mission, values, commitment to EDI,



and the difference Heart & Stroke makes in the lives of people in Canada at every age, please visit their website.

The Position

The Vice President, Philanthropy
- Ontario & Nunavut will provide strategic leadership and management to the Philanthropy team. In addition, this role is an integral member of Heart & Stroke’s Senior Leadership Roundtable (SLR) and the ET/VP group, contributing to organizational strategy, cross‑functional leadership and regional performance. The Ontario Philanthropy team has the honour and responsibility of cultivating, soliciting and stewarding donors and volunteers (individuals, foundations and corporations) to enable the organization to deliver its critical mission and reduce the impact of heart disease and stroke in Canada. In addition to providing leadership to the team, the Vice President will manage their own portfolio of prospects and donors at various stages of identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship focused on supporting the highest priority needs of the Foundation. They will provide leadership and inspiration to donors through strategic conversations, activities and engagements that leads to long‑term giving and support. This Vice President also works closely with the Ontario Advisory Board, along with cross‑functional collaboration with corporate partnerships, community and P2P, legacy and planned giving.

The candidate will be an accomplished fundraiser with a proven track record of successful asks at the $500K+ level. The incumbent will have a mastery of the technical aspects of fund development and be committed to the principles and culture of philanthropy. We’re looking for someone with superior communication and relationship skills with donors

📌 Vice President, Philanthropy – Ontario (Toronto)
🏢 Heart & Stroke
📍 Toronto