Lead major gift fundraising at Greenwood College School, using donor engagement and strategic planning to advance philanthropic priorities. This is a full-time position commencing January 2027. The Director, Philanthropy will lead major, principal, and complex gift efforts for Greenwood’s next 25 years. This senior fundraising leader will oversee campaign strategies, donor stewardship, advancement operations, and revenue performance. Collaboration with Advancement colleagues, volunteers, senior leaders, and school staff is central to the position.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead major gift, donor engagement, and campaign strategies
- Cultivate, solicit, and steward major gifts
- Oversee donor portfolios and solicitation planning
- Use advancement data to forecast revenue and guide decisions
- Prepare donor reports, agreements, and briefing notes
Requirements:
- Seven or more years of progressive fundraising experience
- High-level fundraising or principal gifts experience
- Experience managing portfolios exceeding $500,000 annually
- Proven success closing significant gifts through direct solicitation
- Solid communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills Bring strategic philanthropy, principal gift fundraising, and donor stewardship expertise to Greenwood College School’s Advancement team.
📌 Director Philanthropy Major Gifts (Toronto)
🏢 CAIS
📍 Toronto