Fund Development Director
SET Advisors Inc.
About The Company
Our client understands the power of human connection, and it shapes everything they do. Whether biological or chosen, family is the most important relationship in a person’s life. The organization invests in the special bond between children and those that care for them. They provide road maps toward healing when essential relationships are ruptured. They understand that accessing timely mental health support can inspire confidence with self and others.
Position Overview
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Director, Fund Development is responsible for leading and executing a comprehensive fund development strategy to ensure the long-term sustainability and growth of the organization.
As a member of the leadership team, the Director provides strategic direction and operational leadership for all fundraising, donor relations, community engagement, corporate partnerships, stewardship, and philanthropic initiatives. The Director is accountable for achieving annual revenue targets and advancing a culture of philanthropy across the organization.
This role is both strategic and hands-on. The Director develops and implements fundraising strategies while actively managing a portfolio of major donors, foundations, corporations, and community partners. The Director also provides leadership and coaching to the fund development team, ensuring alignment of team activities with the organization’s strategic priorities, values, and growth objectives.
Success in this role requires a visionary yet practical leader who excels at relationship building, revenue generation, team leadership, and cross-functional collaboration.
Accountabilities
Fund Development Strategy & Revenue Generation (80%)
· Develop and execute a comprehensive annual and multi-year fund development strategy aligned with the organization’s strategic plan.
· Establish and achieve annual fundraising targets across all revenue streams including:
o Major gifts
o Corporate partnerships and sponsorships
o Foundations
o Community fundraising
o Individual giving
o Planned and legacy giving
o Events and campaigns
· Personally develop, manage, and grow a portfolio of major donors, foundations, and strategic partners.
· Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward transformational funding opportunities.
· Lead donor engagement strategies that strengthen acquisition, retention, upgrading, and stewardship.
· Monitor fundraising performance and key metrics, providing regular reporting and analysis to senior leadership and the Board.
· Support Board engagement in fundraising activities and donor relationship development.
· Ensure donor stewardship practices reflect best practices and support long-term relationship development.
· Serve as a key ambassador for the organization within the community and philanthropic sector.
· Oversee and monitor reporting and recognition for major gifts and donors
o Monitor and ensure compliance with Canada Revenue Agency, Association of Fundraising Professionals Code of Ethical Principles and Standards, and Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation
o Oversee the evaluation of all major campaigns and initiatives to inform ROI and future operational planning
Leadership & Team Development (10%)
· Provide leadership, coaching, supervision, and performance management to direct reports.
· Build a high-performing and collaborative fund development team.
· Establish annual goals, priorities, and performance measures for team members.
· Support professional development and succession planning within the department.
· Foster innovation, accountability, continuous improvement, and donor-centric practices.
· Create clarity around roles, responsibilities, and workflow to maximize team effectiveness.
Community Engagement & Strategic Partnerships (5%)
· Provide oversight and strategic direction for the organization’s community engagement initiatives.
· Lead the development of corporate engagement and sponsorship strategies.
· Strengthen relationships with community leaders, funders, service clubs, and key stakeholders.
· Support the development of volunteer engagement opportunities that align with fundraising and organizational objectives.
· Collaborate with communications and program teams to elevate awareness, engagement, and support for the organization’s mission.
· Represent the organization at community events, networking opportunities, presentations, and partnership meetings.
Organizational Leadership & Culture of Philanthropy (5%)
· Participate as a member of the leadership team and contribute to organizational planning and decision-making.
· Champion a culture of philanthropy across all levels of the organization.
· Partner with program leaders to identify funding opportunities and communicate impact to donors and stakeholders.
· Lead the development and documentation of systems, processes, and practices that support sustainability and business continuity.
· Participate in training and professional development opportunities.
· Lead and participate in project-based initiatives.
· Ensure a high degree of coordination and integration between fund development and other divisions/teams of the organization to achieve organizational goals, including regular meetings with other managers.
· Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
· Masters or bachelor’s degree in business, Communications, Marketing, Non-Profit Management, Public Relations or Leadership or equivalent and relevant experience.
· 7–10 years of progressive fund development experience, including experience leading fundraising strategies and teams.
· Demonstrated success securing major gifts, corporate partnerships, grants, and philanthropic investments.
· Experience managing staff and developing high-performing teams.
· CFRE designation is considered a strong asset.
· Experience working within the charitable or non-profit sector is required.
· Experience working with donor databases and fundraising CRM systems (DonorPerfect experience is an asset).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
· Proven ability to develop and execute successful fundraising strategies.
· Demonstrated success in donor cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and relationship management.
· Exceptional interpersonal, presentation, public speaking, and written communication skills.
· Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
· Strong financial acumen and experience managing fundraising budgets and revenue forecasts.
· Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into execution.
· Strong project management, organizational, and prioritization skills.
· Experience using fundraising metrics and analytics to drive decision-making.
· Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
· Strong sense of accountability and commitment to results.
· Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and donor management systems.
Qualities and Characteristics
· Embodies the organization’s purpose.
· Strong personal alignment with the organization’s values: compassion, courage, excellence, family and humility.
· High degree of self-confidence to contribute to the strong team dynamic of the agency’s leadership team.
How to Apply
If interested, please forward your resume directly to ***email_hidden***.
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