Executive Director# Executive DirectorQUBEC, QC G0A 1H0## OverviewPosition TypeFull Time## DescriptionThis is an onsite position based in Toronto, Canada.Position SummaryFood For The Poor Canada (FFPC) seeks a dynamic, results-driven Executive Director with an entrepreneurial mindset, exceptional fundraising capabilities, and a proven record of generating significant philanthropic revenue. This is an opportunity for an accomplished charitable-sector leader to take ownership of an ambitious growth agenda, expand the organization's philanthropic reach, and build a sustainable foundation for long-term humanitarian impact.
Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will serve as FFPC's chief executive leader and primary driver of fundraising, revenue development, and strategic growth. The successful candidate must be a proven revenue generator—not simply an administrator or overseer of fundraising activities—with the ability to personally cultivate and secure major gifts, develop high-value partnerships, diversify funding sources, and translate strategic opportunities into measurable financial results.
The Board has established an ambitious vision for accelerating FFPC's fundraising revenue and expanding its philanthropic reach. The Executive Director will be expected to translate this vision into a comprehensive growth strategy, establish measurable performance objectives, and deliver meaningful, sustained financial results that strengthen the organization's long-term sustainability.
This role requires a strategic thinker who is equally effective as a hands-on leader and executor. Operating within a lean, mission-driven organization, the Executive Director must bring initiative, resourcefulness, sound business judgment, and the determination to build relationships, develop opportunities,



and deliver results. Success requires the ability to lead strategically while remaining personally engaged in the organization's fundraising and operational priorities.
As FFPC's principal ambassador, the Executive Director will strengthen relationships with donors, foundations, corporations, faith-based organizations, and philanthropic partners across Canada while developing meaningful collaborations with international affiliates and in-country organizations serving vulnerable communities.
The ideal candidate will combine a passion for humanitarian service with strong business acumen, executive presence, persuasive communication skills, and an unwavering commitment to growth, accountability, and responsible stewardship.

Key Responsibilities
1. Fundraising, Philanthropy & Revenue Growth* Lead and personally execute a comprehensive fundraising and revenue development strategy designed to significantly accelerate philanthropic contributions, expand FFPC's donor base, and achieve ambitious annual and multiyear revenue growth targets.
* Personally identify, cultivate, solicit, and secure significant major gifts and philanthropic commitments from individual donors, corporations, foundations, faith-based organizations, and other funding partners, demonstrating a consistent ability to convert relationships into financial support.
* Develop and sustain diversified revenue streams through major giving,



recurring donations, corporate and foundation partnerships, faith-based giving, and innovative fundraising channels, reducing reliance on individual funding sources.
* Establish a disciplined fundraising pipeline, measurable revenue targets, donor acquisition and retention strategies, and performance reporting to drive significant and sustained fundraising growth aligned with Board-approved objectives.2. Strategic Leadership, Business Development & Financial Sustainability* Develop and execute a bold, practical growth strategy that translates FFPC's mission and the Board's strategic priorities into measurable revenue opportunities, organizational development initiatives, and long-term financial sustainability.
* Apply solid business and commercial acumen to identify new markets, funding opportunities, partnerships, and fundraising models that strengthen FFPC's positioning within the Canadian charitable sector.
* Lead with an entrepreneurial, hands-on approach, taking ownership of both strategic planning and execution while operating effectively within a lean organizational structure that requires initiative, adaptability, and direct involvement in achieving results.
* Strengthen FFPC's financial sustainability through revenue forecasting, disciplined financial management, fundraising efficiency, responsible resource allocation, and the development of appropriate operating reserves.3. Strategic Partnerships, International Collaboration & External Relations* Build and maintain high-value relationships with major donors, corporate leaders, foundations, philanthropic networks, churches, faith-based organizations, and community partners, positioning FFPC as a trusted humanitarian organization.
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📌 Executive Director (Winnipeg)
🏢 Food For The Poor
📍 Winnipeg