Director of Planning and Development Services

Who We Are For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

The Salvation Army is seeking a seasoned fundraising leader to serve as Director of Development for the Prairie and Northern Division. This is a senior, relationship-driven role at the intersection of major gift fundraising and people leadership.

Director, Leadership & Legacy Giving, you will own a comprehensive fundraising program spanning major gifts, legacy giving, and mid-level donor cultivation, while driving consistency, accountability, and performance across your team. You will personally steward the Division's top donors and build long-term relationships that sustain the The Salvation Army's mission for decades.

If you thrive in a large, mission-driven organization, lead with patience and flexibility, and bring a genuine passion for community impact, this role is for you.

Lead and manage a team of fundraising professionals across legacy giving, mid- and major gift portfolios, setting performance metrics, coaching staff, and driving accountability

foster a high-performance team culture grounded in The Salvation Army's values

Manage the Development budget and provide input on financial policies and resource allocation

Serve as a visible, collaborative leader within divisional and territorial Development teams, partnering closely with Public Relations and divisional leadership

Represent The Salvation Army with professionalism and integrity at community, donor, and stakeholder events across Ontario

Demonstrated experience managing and leading a fundraising team, setting goals, developing staff, and building a culture of performance

• Strong CRM proficiency, ideally Raiser’s Edge; comfortable with donor data analysis and moves management tracking
• Technical understanding of charitable tax implications, planned gifts, and estate administration
• Experience in capital campaign fundraising, strategic planning, and budget management
• Post-graduate degree in fundraising, nonprofit management, or a related field; Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.