Advance major gifts for CHEO Foundation through donor strategy, portfolio management, and relationship building in a permanent hybrid position. Help support children’s healthcare and research priorities.

Reporting to the Manager, Individual Philanthropy, the Senior Officer, Philanthropy independently manages complex donor and prospect relationships. The role supports bold fundraising targets, including CHEO’s redevelopment capital campaign. Success requires strategic thinking, sound judgement, and strong collaboration with leaders, volunteers, and colleagues.

Key Responsibilities:

- Identify, research, qualify, and cultivate major gift prospects
- Manage donor pipelines through cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
- Prepare donor proposals, impact reports, and gift agreements




- Maintain accurate Raiser’s Edge fundraising records
- Represent the Foundation with donors and community stakeholders

Requirements:

- Major gift experience securing donations from $50,000 to $1,000,000+
- Experience managing complex portfolios independently
- Robust moves management and pipeline development understanding
- Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills
- Microsoft Office and Raiser’s Edge or similar CRM proficiency

Bring major gift fundraising, donor strategy, and portfolio management expertise to CHEO Foundation’s philanthropic priorities.

📌 Senior Philanthropy Officer Major Gifts (Ottawa)
🏢 CHEO Foundation
📍 Ottawa