Head of partnership F/H

Amplify Mission is pleased to partner with Mary’s Meals Canada (MMC) to support the recruitment of their next Director of Impact Partnerships . This is a remote role, with preferred candidates in the Greater Toronto Area, Calgary/Edmonton or Vancouver area.

*Do you have a passion for connecting high-net-worth individuals, corporations, foundations, and small businesses with transformational global impact?

Do you enjoy building long-term donor pipelines, developing strategic cultivation plans, and stewarding partners with excellence?

Mary’s Meals Canada (MMC) is part of a global movement that believes every child deserves an education and enough to eat. Their vision is that every child receives one daily meal in their place of education, and that all who have more than they need share with those who lack the most basic necessities. Guided by values of simplicity, service, hope, and good stewardship, Mary’s Meals feeds more than 3 million children every school day, helping them learn, grow, and build a brighter future.

About the Director of Impact Partnerships role

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Impact Partnerships is a senior fundraising leader responsible for developing and strengthening strategic partnerships with high-net-worth donors, foundations, corporations, and small businesses.

Build a strong prospecting database

Lead a national major gifts strategy

Cultivate and steward donors toward long-term, multi-year commitments

After the first six months, manage and support the Manager of Partnerships

Building and managing a high-quality major gifts portfolio.

Identifying, cultivating, and soliciting HNWIs, foundations, and corporate partners.

Creating tailored proposals using MMC’s global impact materials.

Hosting meetings, attending events, and building long-term trust with donors.

Using data analytics to identify emerging donor trends.

Overseeing CRM reporting to ensure accuracy, consistency, and strategic insight.

Collaborating with the Executive Director, Senior leadership team, Marketing, and Communications.

Establishing alignment with international counterparts to explore global partnership opportunities.

Leading the Manager of Partnerships.

Cross-Functional Relationship Building

Builds credibility and trust quickly with senior-level stakeholders.

Is energized by long-term cultivation and complex donor relationships.

is well spoken, polished, and able to represent Mary’s Meals with credibility across high-net-worth and culturally diverse environments.

Demonstrates strong relationship intelligence and the ability to build rapport across different faith backgrounds, including Catholic donors and other traditions.

Thrives in a lean, entrepreneurial environment and is resourceful, creative, and self-directed.

Is comfortable working fully remotely with high autonomy and minimal oversight.

Experience working with HNWIs, foundations, corporations, and small businesses.

• A strong portfolio management approach, with CRM proficiency.
• Excellent proposal writing and donor communication skills.
• Ability to travel across Canada, as required.
• High emotional intelligence, sound judgment, and prioritization skills.
• CFRE designation (or in progress) is considered an asset.
• If you meet some but not all of these requirements, we still encourage you to apply. We are looking for passionate and committed individuals who are willing to learn and grow in community.

The position begins as a one-year contract with the intention to transition into a full-time permanent role based on performance and fundraising milestones, with a targeted start date in early 2026. It is a full-time, non-unionized, fully remote vacancy open to candidates across Canada, with a preference for those located in the GTA, Calgary, Edmonton, or Vancouver area and includes periodic travel for donor meetings, events, and stakeholder engagements.

The salary for this role is $85,000 annually plus an 8% pension allotment, accompanied by full health benefits and an annual $1,500 health spending account. The compensation package includes 25 vacation days per year, one additional day awarded for each full year of service up to five years, and the option to purchase an additional week of vacation.

Amplify Mission may use technology-assisted tools to support administrative elements of recruitment including note taking for interviewers. These tools are not used to screen, assess, or select candidates.