Salary Range: $135, 000
- $145, 000 CAD annually Every child has the right to a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn, and protection from harm. For over 100 years, Save the Children has been the world’s first and leading independent children’s organization, and in Canada and around the world, we do whatever it takes, every day and in times of crisis, to make those rights real. Are you a fundraising leader who thrives on turning vision into transformational impact? Save the Children Canada is looking for a Director, Philanthropy to shape and lead our philanthropy program, grow philanthropic revenue in ambitious and sustainable ways, and build the relationships that change children’s lives for generations to come. Build what comes nextSave the Children Canada is seeking an accomplished major gifts fundraising leader to help shape the future of our philanthropy program. This is an opportunity for a strategic and entrepreneurial fundraiser with a proven track record of developing and executing successful major and principal gifts strategies, securing transformational philanthropic investments, and building high-value donor pipelines. Someone who is energized by creating systems, strengthening infrastructure, establishing disciplined fundraising practices, and turning opportunity into sustainable growth. While this role inherits significant assets and momentum, success will require a leader who is equally comfortable designing strategy and personally advancing relationships with Canada's most influential philanthropists. Reporting to the Chief External Engagement Officer, you will lead the evolution of Save the Children Canada's philanthropy program, expanding our presence in Canada's major philanthropic markets and helping connect our purpose to high-net-worth individuals, families,



foundations, and institutions capable of making transformational investments for children in Canada and around the world. Develop and deliver a multi-year philanthropy strategy with clear priorities, revenue objectives and performance measures for ambitious, sustainable growth. Provide strategic leadership across major and principal giving, foundations, planned giving, stewardship and prospect development. Grow a healthy pipeline: Use disciplined portfolio and moves management, prospect research, relationship mapping and strategic networking to build forecasts and drive revenue growth. Activate our High Net Worth Fundraising Cabinet: Create cases for support and customized donor propositions that connect donors’ passions with our programmatic and humanitarian priorities. Develop giving strategies for high-net-worth individuals, families and foundations, including multi-year commitments, donor-advised funds, gifts of securities, planned and estate gifts, and blended giving. Engage and equip executives, Board members, volunteers and colleagues to contribute to fundraising success, and collaborate across External Engagement for a seamless donor experience. Lead with data and integrity: Use fundraising data, donor intelligence, analytics and emerging trends to guide strategy and forecasting, while upholding donor intent, ethical standards and organizational policies.



Represent Save the Children Canada with donors, foundations, philanthropic advisers, senior volunteers and sector networks. Provide strategic direction, coaching and performance management; Post-secondary education in a relevant field or equivalent experience. At least 10 years of progressive fundraising experience, including significant experience leading major and/or principal giving in a complex charitable or not-for-profit organization. Proven success personally cultivating, soliciting, securing and stewarding six
- and seven-figure gifts from high-net-worth individuals, families and/or foundations, including multi-year commitments. Experience building and managing high-value donor pipelines and portfolios using prospect development, relationship management and moves-management practices. Experience engaging fundraising cabinets, Boards and executive leaders to expand philanthropic networks and advance major, principal and transformational giving. Advanced knowledge of donor-centred philanthropy, including major and principal giving, foundations, planned giving, stewardship and prospect development, with a strong understanding of the Canadian philanthropic landscape. The ability to turn organizational priorities into compelling cases for support tailored to donors’ interests and motivations. Robust strategic, financial and analytical skills, using data, forecasting and performance measures to drive results. Advanced communication, interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills, with the discretion and judgment to build trusted relationships with donors, senior volunteers, executives and diverse stakeholders. People leadership, project management and organizational skills, with the ability to set clear direct

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🏢 Save the Children
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