Senior Development Officer, Major Gifts

Positions Available:#1

Department:Fund Development & Marketing
Location:Hybrid
Position Type:Full-Time

Salary:$65613 - $72443

Existing Vacancy

Closing Date:July 30 2026

Friends of Ruby is dedicated to supporting the well-being of 2SLGBTQIA youth aged 16-29 through mental health services social programs and housing. Weoperatea Youth Drop-In Centre offering barrier-free counsellingcase management and community programming;and a Transitional Home providing emergency and long-term housing with life-skills support.

Our approach iscomprehensive involvingmind bodyandcommunity. We believe that every individual is unique valuable anddeserving ofcare and we are committed to treating everyone with dignity respect and inclusion. Rooted in intersectional anti-oppressive and decolonized approaches our work is grounded in integrity as we build strong collaborative relationships and strive to grow and improve together.

The Senior Development Officer Major Gifts leads major gift fundraising by cultivatingsoliciting and stewarding relationships with current and prospective donors to secure significant philanthropic investments. The role supports Friends of Rubys fundraising goals by expanding the donor pipeline collaborating across teams and creating tailored donor engagement strategies that inspire long-term support for 2SLGBTQIA youth.

About the Role

As aSenior Development Officer Major Gifts you willbe responsible for:

• Developing and executing major gift fundraising strategies to achieve revenue targets andsecure 5- and 6-figure gifts.

• Managing and growing a portfolio of major donors and prospects through strategic cultivation solicitation and stewardship.

• Identifyingand qualifying new donor prospects to expand the major gifts pipeline and support future transformational giving.

• Creating personalized donor engagement plans that align donor interests with Friends of Rubys mission and priorities.

• Maintainingaccuratedonor records prospect research and fundraising data to support relationship management and informed decision-making.

• Collaborating with internal teams leadership board members and community partners to strengthen donor relationships and advance fundraising goals.

Your Competencies

• Adaptability & Strategic Agility:Maximizes fundraising opportunities by adapting effectively to changing prioritiesrecognizingandleveragingopportunities for donor engagement navigating diverse environments with confidence and strategically managing competing responsibilities to achieve fundraising goals and strengthen donor relationships.

• Donor Stewardship & Relationship Management:Builds strategic and lasting donor relationships by understanding donor motivations interests and philanthropic goals cultivating trust creating meaningful engagement opportunities and delivering personalized stewardship and solicitation strategies.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication: Ensures aligned and effective fundraising efforts by working closely with Marketing Finance and program teams to integrate donor strategies with organizational messaging and goals.

• Ensuring Service Quality and Compliance:Enhances donor experience and ensures program integrity by implementing quality assurance processes conducting audits developing stewardship frameworks and coordinating recognition opportunities in compliance with best practices.

• Integrating Technical or Policy Knowledge into Planning and Support:Improves program planning and informs strategic decisions by independently applying fundraisingexpertise analyzing trends and integrating technical or policy knowledge to solve problems andoptimizedonor strategies.

Required Credentials

• Proventrack recordin donor stewardship and major gifts

• Post-secondary education in Fundraising Management Nonprofit ManagementPhilanthropyor equivalent experience

• CertifiedFund RaisingExecutive (CFRE) designation is considered an asset.

• Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office and CRM programs such asDonorPerfect

Why Work with Us

• Be part of a mission-driven organization where your work has a lasting impact on the lives of 2SLGBTQIA youth.

• Join a welcoming inclusive environment where your ideas arevaluedand your contributions are recognized and celebrated. We offer a space where everyone can be their authenticselvesat work.

• We invest in your professional development with meaningful opportunities for growth learning and advancement.

• Engage in work that is challenging meaningful and aligned with your values.

What We Need

• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada

• Must provide a satisfactory Criminal Background Check

• Mustresidein Ontario

• Must be willing to work onsitehybridin downtown Toronto.

• Must have a flexible schedule to accommodate occasionaleveningsweekends.

• Ability to travel to other community-based settings as needed.

Important Note

If you have accessed Friends of Ruby services in the past year we kindly ask that you refrain from applying for this position. This policy helps to ensure objectivity andavoidspotential conflicts of interest. We prioritize equal opportunity for all applicants and aim tomaintainthe integrity of our organization. We appreciate your understanding and commitment to a fair hiring process.

How to Apply

To ensure a fair and efficient hiring process we kindly ask that all applications besubmitteddirectly through the job posting link. We are unable to accept phone inquiriesregardingthis position. Due to the high volume ofapplicationswe receive we are only able to contact candidates who have been selected for an interview.

Please note that no artificial intelligence tools will be used in the screening assessment orselectionof maybe usedfornotetakingpurposesduring screening and interviews.

Friends of Ruby is committed to an inclusive and accessible hiring process.If you require accommodation at any stage please inform ourCulture & Equityteam.

Preference will be given to members of the2SLGBTQIA communityas part of our commitment to equity and representation.

Apply byJuly 302026and help us create brighter futures for 2SLGBTQIA youth.

Wecantwait to hear from you!

Required Experience:

Senior IC