Manager, Fund Development – MLSE Foundation (1-year contract)
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Job Summary
Powered by Passion. United by Purpose. Build for Impact.
At Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership (MLSE) we exist to deliver the ultimate fan experience by lifting trophies spirits and communities united as one.
Were more than a workplace. We are a team of passionate people boldly building the future of sport and entertainment together. We believe in the power of play the strength of collaboration and the energy that comes from showing up with purpose.
From the ice to the pitch the hardwood to the digital arena were proud to be the driving force behind the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL) the Toronto Raptors (NBA) Toronto FC (MLS) Toronto Argonauts (CFL) and development teams with the Toronto Marlies (AHL) Raptors 905 (NBA G League) Toronto FC II (MLS NEXT Pro League) and Raptors Uprising Gaming Club the Toronto Raptors Esports franchise in the NBA 2K League.
We bring these teams and world-class entertainment to life at our iconic venues including Scotiabank Arena BMO Field Coca-Cola Coliseum Ford Performance Centre BMO Training Ground and OVO Athletic Centre. Off the field we serve up elevated dining at e11even Real Sports and our signature club spaces like Hot Stove Club ScotiaClub and Platinum Club.
Through MLSE Foundation and MLSE LaunchPad we use the power of sport to help youth facing barriers reach their full potential. Since 2009 weve invested more than $45 million into Ontario communities -- and were just getting started.
This is what it means to be One MLSE: a culture where everyone plays a role everyone belongs and everyone contributes to something bigger than themselves.
So if youre ready to play with purpose grow with passion and win as one wed love to have you on our team.
** We know that great candidates come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Even if you do not meet every qualification listed we encourage you to apply. Your unique perspective transferable skills and lived experience may be exactly what were looking for. **
Job Description
About MLSE Foundation
MLSE Foundation harnesses the power of sport to create positive and lastingchangefor youth across partnership with the Toronto MapleLeafs Toronto Raptors Toronto FC Toronto Argonauts and MLSELaunchPad we invest in programs and organizations that help youth recognize and reach their potential.
As we enter a period of ambitious growthand expanded community impactthis role will play a critical part in building a sustainable diversified revenue engine for the futureyearsand expanded community
POSITION OVERVIEW
TheManager Fund Developmentis a high-functioningindividualresponsible for building and managing a$2.0M diversified annual revenue pipelineacross grants government funding foundations and community/thirdparty fundraising.
This role is acritical contributor to MLSE Foundations revenue targetsand will thrive in an environment that requires creativity discipline and strongsystemsthinking.
You willlead strategy development and executionacross multiple revenue channels while also supportingcommunity andthirdpartyfundraising activity. This role is ideal for a buildersomeone who can turn opportunity into structure design repeatable processes and bring discipline to an underdeveloped revenue area.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Pipeline Leadership & Revenue Generation ($2.0M)
Build and manage adiversified $2M annual growth pipelineacross grants government funding foundations third-party fundraising and community giving.
Maintain a disciplined welldocumented pipeline with clear stages forecastsperformanceandreporting.
Identifynew revenue opportunities and cultivate highpotential partnerships alignedwith theFoundationspriorities.
Grant Government & Foundation Strategy
Lead the development writing and submission ofgrantfoundation and government proposals.
Oversee compliance reporting and stewardship requirements to ensure strong relationships with institutional funders.
Build multi-year revenue strategies that supportrevenue growthmilestones and programmatic expansion.
Community &Third-PartyFundraising
Shape and grow community fundraising programs including grassroots campaigns third-party events and local partnerships.
Support and steward community partners to ensurehighqualityexperiences and long-termengagementquality.
Building Systems & Structure
Act as abuilderbyimplementing new systems processes targets and KPIs to strengthen fund development operations.
Introduce or refine CRM usage grant tracking systems pipeline tools and reporting frameworks.
People Leadership
Manage one Coordinator focused on community andthird-partyfundraising.
Provide coaching performance feedback and developmental support to strengthen team capability and output.
Internal Collaboration
Partner closely with MLSE Foundation leadership Finance Marketing MLSELaunchPad Community Engagement and Partnerships teams to align fundraisingactivitywith organizational priorities.
Support cross-functional initiatives tied totherevenue strategy.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must Haves
5 years of progressive experience in fund development nonprofit fundraising or institutional giving.
Demonstrated experience managing a revenue pipeline of $1M with year-over-year growth.
Proven success in grant writing and institutional fundraising (government foundations).
Strong project management organization and analytical skills.
Ability to thrive in an evolving environment and build structure where it does not yet exist.
Excellent written communication proposal development and relationshipmanagement skills.
Nice to Haves
Experience contributing to multi-year campaigns.
Experience managing or mentoring staff.
Familiarity with CRM systems (Salesforce or similar).
Knowledge ofsport youth development or community impact sectors.
Please note: this is a 1-year project contract with the opportunity to extend.
Please apply by Monday August 31.
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