Director, Development

Director Development

Canada Fundraising & Partnerships Senior Leadership Mission-Driven Work

Why youll love this role :

Your leadership will drive real impact.

Every dollar you and your team raise directly supports youth mental health programs across Canada. Youll see the tangible outcomes of your work in stronger programs deeper partnerships and long-term sustainability for .

Youll lead not just manage.

This is a senior hands-on leadership role where youll shape strategy steward high-value relationships and mentor a talented fundraising team. Youll balance big-picture thinking with active donor engagement and revenue generation.

Youll build something that lasts.

From major gifts and corporate partnerships to planned giving and community fundraising youll help design and grow sustainable fundraising programs that will support for years to come.

Youll work with inspiring people.

Youll collaborate closely with senior leadership Board members volunteers donors and Founder all deeply committed to advancing youth mental health.

Youll be trusted to think boldly.

Innovation thoughtful risk-taking and entrepreneurial thinking are encouraged. Youll have space to test new approaches redesign portfolios and lead creative cultivation strategies.

Why this role matters :

is entering an exciting phase of growth and the Director Development plays a pivotal role in making that possible. Reporting to the VP Development and MarCom you will lead a team of five fundraising professionals currently raising $4M annually while also managing a personal portfolio of high-value donors and partners.

Youll be responsible for driving revenue growth across major gifts corporate partnerships special events community fundraising and planned giving ensuring has the resources needed to expand its impact across Canada.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team youll represent the Development function internally contribute to organizational strategy and step in as Officer in Charge when required.

What youll do :

Revenue Generation & Growth

• Manage a personal portfolio with a revenue target of $1.5M
• Build and steward relationships with high-value individual and corporate prospects across Canada
• Identify and cultivate new donor communities with strong alignment to youth mental health
• Partner with the VP to support and engage senior volunteers and Board members in fundraising and personal philanthropy
• Lead the creation and management of a Campaign Fundraising Cabinet
• Design and implement customized strategies for individual donors and partners

Donor Cultivation & Stewardship

Planned Giving Leadership

Planning Strategy & Administration

People Leadership & Team Development

What you bring :

How youll spend your time :

How to Apply :

If this opportunity resonates with you wed love to hear from you. Please apply with your resume and cover letter (PDF format preferred). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

This position is based in Toronto and follows a hybrid work model (some in-office time required). This is a full-time permanent role and reflects an existing vacancy. Additionally may use AI-enabled tools to support candidate screening.

At we strongly believe that having a diverse team with a wide range of lived experiences and perspectives strengthens our work. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds including those who identify as women Black Indigenous racialized LGBTQ2S and people with disabilities. Dont meet every requirement If this role excites you we still encourage you to apply.

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request throughout the hiring process. Please contact .

Thanks for applying

Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Fundraising,Management Experience,Biotechnology,Clinical Development,Clinical Trials,Research & Development,Training & Development,Grant Writing,Economic Development,Leadership Experience,Public Speaking,Product Development

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 100 - 125