Lead major-gift fundraising for Stella's Place in Toronto, using donor engagement and strategic relationship-building skills in a hybrid senior leadership role.

Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, the Director, Major Gifts, leads strategies generating transformational philanthropic support. The role manages major-gift donors and prospects, including individuals and foundations. It also guides development staff, volunteers, and community partnerships.

Key Responsibilities:
Develop major-gift strategies across identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
Manage a portfolio of 100–150 major-gift prospects
Lead complex solicitations involving securities, grants, and multi-year agreements
Prepare tailored proposals, presentations, briefings,



and gift agreements
Manage direct reports through strategy, goals, and execution

Requirements:
Five-plus years of progressive fundraising experience
Track record closing five- and six-figure gifts
Ability to structure complex financial gifts
Experience managing direct-report relationships
Robust writing, presentation, organization, and analytical skills

Bring major-gift strategy, donor stewardship, and team leadership to Stella's Place in Toronto's hybrid development workplace.
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📌 Director Major Gifts Toronto (Canada)
🏢 Stella's Place
📍 Canada