Fundraising Manager-Full time permanent

Shelter Movers is a national, volunteer-powered charitable organization providing moving and storage services at no cost to individuals and families fleeing abuse. We collaborate with local businesses and community agencies to support people, primarily women and children, as they transition to a life free of violence. Every year, in collaboration with community partners, our volunteer teams contribute tens of thousands of hours across Canada to support people transitioning to lives free of violence and abuse.

Shelter Movers is a national, volunteer-powered charitable organization providing moving and storage services at no cost to individuals and families fleeing abuse. We collaborate with local businesses and community agencies to support people, primarily women and children, as they transition to a life free of violence. Every year, in collaboration with community partners, our volunteer teams contribute tens of thousands of hours across Canada to support people transitioning to lives free of violence and abuse.

The Director of Philanthropy leads Shelter Movers’ national fundraising strategy, revenue generation, and donor engagement efforts, ensuring the organization secures the philanthropic support required to sustain and expand services for survivors of gender-based and family violence across Canada.

As a member of the Leadership Team, the Director provides leadership across major gifts, foundations, corporate partnerships, community giving, stewardship, fundraising operations, revenue planning, and donor-facing storytelling. The role plays a critical part in organizational sustainability, revenue diversification, public engagement, and long-term growth.

Working within a national, region-based service delivery model, the Director collaborates closely with national and regional Directors, senior leaders, volunteers, Marketing & Communications, volunteers, and the Board of Directors to advance fundraising priorities, strengthen donor relationships, and build a strong culture of philanthropy across the organization.

Fundraising Strategy & Revenue Leadership

Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of Shelter Movers' national fundraising strategy.

Accountable for overseeing the achievement of annual fundraising targets in excess of $5 million through a diversified revenue portfolio.

Develop annual fundraising plans, revenue forecasts, performance targets, and key performance indicators.

Monitor fundraising performance and recommend strategic adjustments as required.

Ensure fundraising activities align with organizational priorities, strategic objectives, and emerging opportunities.

Manage a portfolio of major donors, foundations, corporations, and high-capacity prospects representing more than $2 million in annual giving.

Develop and execute strategies to secure six- and seven-figure gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations.

Partner with executive leadership, board members, volunteers, and community leaders to advance fundraising opportunities.

Strengthen and support a culture of philanthropy throughout the organization.

Provide fundraising guidance, coaching, and strategic support to Directors, staff, board members and volunteer leaders engaged in donor cultivation and solicitation, where applicable.

Represent Shelter Movers externally with funders, donors, community partners, and sector stakeholders.

Team Leadership & Fundraising Capacity Building

Provide leadership, coaching, and strategic direction to the Philanthropy (and, as needed, Marketing & Communications) teams.

Support performance management, goal setting, professional development, and succession planning for direct reports.

Lead a collaborative national fundraising model that aligns local and national fundraising priorities.

Provide strategic fundraising support and coaching to Directors and local fundraising leaders across multiple regions.

Foster collaboration, accountability, and knowledge sharing across philanthropy, communications, and chapter-based teams.

Build fundraising and communications capacity across the organization by supporting staff, volunteers, and leaders to understand and contribute to philanthropy and public engagement goals.

Fundraising Operations & Systems

Oversee fundraising forecasting, pipeline management, reporting, and performance tracking.

Ensure strong fundraising processes, policies, and stewardship practices.

Support CRM strategy, donor data integrity, prospect management, and fundraising analytics.

Utilize data and performance metrics to inform fundraising strategy and decision-making.

Ensure compliance with ethical fundraising standards and applicable regulatory requirements.

Strategic Planning & Organizational Leadership

Serve as a member of the Leadership Team and may contribute to organizational planning, decision-making, and execution.

Advise the CEO, Board of Directors, and senior leaders on fundraising trends, opportunities, risks, donor engagement, communications priorities, public engagement, and revenue forecasting.

Support Board and committee engagement related to philanthropy, revenue generation, donor stewardship, communications, and public-facing fundraising initiatives.

Contribute to organizational sustainability, growth planning, risk management, and strategic initiatives.

Ensure fundraising, marketing, and communications priorities are aligned with broader organizational goals and operational realities.

Marketing, Communications & Public Engagement

Partner closely with national marketing and communications teams, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities, brand standards, fundraising goals, and public engagement objectives.

Support (and as needed, lead) organization-wide communications planning, including campaigns, newsletters, social media, website content, public awareness initiatives, media opportunities, and stakeholder communications.

As needed, contribute and support the development of compelling organizational narratives, impact storytelling, and survivor-centred messaging for a range of audiences, including donors, volunteers, partners, referral agencies, media, and the broader public.

Partner on the strategic direction for fundraising campaigns, donor communications, stewardship materials, sponsorship proposals, annual reports, impact reports, and public-facing campaign content.

Help to ensure consistency, quality, and strategic alignment across organizational communications, fundraising communications, brand positioning, and external engagement.

Support visibility and recognition opportunities for corporate partners, sponsors, funders, volunteers, and community stakeholders.

Help to ensure marketing and communications activities reflect Shelter Movers’ values, trauma-informed principles, and survivor-centred approach.

Commitment to equity, inclusion, and survivor-centred service - demonstrated through GBV sector experience/knowledge.

Advanced understanding and interest in gender studies, including anti-racist, anti-oppressive frameworks and intersectionality of challenges faced by women and particularly survivors of abuse in the local community is an asset.

10+ years of progressive fundraising experience, including leadership roles with increasing responsibility.

• CFRE designation is an asset.
• Demonstrated success securing and managing six- and seven-figure gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations.
• Experience leading fundraising teams and managing performance.
• Experience overseeing marketing, communications, campaigns, public engagement, and organizational storytelling.
• Strong strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, and revenue management skills.
• Experience working effectively with Boards of Directors, executive leaders, volunteers, and community stakeholders.
• Experience leading fundraising within a multi-site, national, or highly collaborative organizational environment.
• Strong communication, storytelling, relationship-building, and presentation skills.

JOB TYPE: Full-Time | Permanent

Canada / Remote / Travel to Events, as needed

HOURS OF WORK: 35 hours per week (with some evening and weekend availability as needed)

Health/Dental Coverage

Phone Stipend

Employee Assistance Program

Shelter Movers is pleased, and committed to providing an accessible recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodations are available upon request and may include, but are not limited to, adjustments to the interview format, accessible meeting locations, assistive technology, or additional time.