Director Major Gifts Toronto

Lead major-gift fundraising for Stella's Place in Toronto, using donor engagement and strategic relationship-building skills in a hybrid senior leadership role.Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, the Director, Major Gifts, leads strategies generating transformational philanthropic support. The role manages major-gift donors and prospects, including individuals and foundations. It also guides development staff, volunteers, and community partnerships.Key Responsibilities:
Develop major-gift strategies across identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardshipManage a portfolio of 100–150 major-gift prospectsLead complex solicitations involving securities, grants, and multi-year agreementsPrepare tailored proposals, presentations, briefings, and gift agreementsManage direct reports through strategy, goals, and executionRequirements:
Five-plus years of progressive fundraising experienceTrack record closing five- and six-figure giftsAbility to structure complex financial giftsExperience managing direct-report relationshipsStrong writing, presentation, organization, and analytical skillsBring major-gift strategy, donor stewardship, and team leadership to Stella's Place in Toronto's hybrid development environment.
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