Senior Major Gifts Fundraising Director

Lead major gifts and philanthropic strategy for Calgary International Film Festival in a full-time, year-round senior leadership position. Shape donor relationships and partnership revenue.As Director of Development, you will guide CIFF’s $25,000+ major gifts program and presenting partnerships. You will lead fundraising strategy, manage a growing Development team, and partner with the Executive Director on organizational planning. The position supports CIFF’s five-year Philanthropic Strategy targeting $400,000+ in annual contributed revenue by 2029.Key Responsibilities:
Cultivate, solicit, and steward $25,000+ major gift donorsLead presenting partner and institutional funder relationshipsHire, mentor, and direct two Development OfficersCreate annual Development plans, budgets, forecasts, and reportsDevelop corporate partnerships and planned giving programsRequirements:
Minimum five years in senior fundraising rolesExperience with $300,000+ annual contributed revenue programsDirect solicitation experience for $25,000+ giftsSenior leadership and fundraising team management experienceFundraising data management system proficiencyBring senior fundraising leadership, major gifts expertise, and strategic relationship management to CIFF’s philanthropic mission in Calgary.
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