Senior Director, Fund Development

Toronto - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 19 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Positions Available:1
Job Type:Full-Time Permanent
Location:70 Richmond StE Suite 400 Toronto ON M5C 1N8

Work Model:Hybrid; requiring a minimum of three (3) days per week in office

Schedule:Monday - Friday 9 AM 5 PM

Reports To:Executive Director
Salary:$136652.05
Closing Date:Friday January302026 at 5:00 PM EST.

Friends of Ruby is dedicated to supporting the well-being of 2SLGBTQIA youth aged 16-29 through mental health services social programs and housing. We operateaYouth Drop-In Centre offering barrier-free counselling hot meals and community programming and aTransitional Home providing emergency and long-term housing with life-skills support.

Ifyourepassionate about creating safe inclusive spaces for marginalized youththis is your chance to make an impact as aSenior Director Fund Development!

About the Role

The Senior Director Fund Development will lead Friends of Rubys multi-year fundraising strategy and oversees all fund development activities including major gifts corporate partnerships grants and donor stewardship while working closely with theExecutive DirectorBoard and internal teams. Success is defined by building a strong diversified funding pipeline with consistentsix-figure commitmentsachievingand exceeding annual revenue goals and fostering a philanthropic culturethat enables significant growth in impact for 2SLGBTQIA youth

AsaSeniorDirector Fund Developmentyouwillbe responsible for:

Lead and execute a multi-year philanthropic strategy focused on major gifts corporate partnerships and foundation grants.

Build and manage a high-value donor portfolio securing transformative six-figure commitments.

Oversee complex and multi-year gifts grant development reporting and donor stewardship in line with CRA guidelines.

Serve as Friends of Rubys chief philanthropy ambassador; engage and support the Executive Director and Board in advancing major gifts.

Cultivate an organization-wide culture of philanthropy andadvisethe Boards Fund Development Committee using data-driven insights.

Lead mentor and grow a high-performing development team including future staffing planning.

Ensure ethical fundraising CRA compliance and strong CRM gift management and stewardship practices.

What You Bring

Bachelors degree in a relevant field; advanced degree preferred.

Minimum 710 years of progressive philanthropic leadership experience in the non-profit sector.

Proventrack recordin major gift fundraising withthe abilitytosecure six-figurecommitments.

Proficiencywith donor management/CRM software (e.g.Bloomerang Raisers Edge).

Why WorkwithUs

A welcoming inclusive environment where your voice matters.

The opportunity to make a lasting impactinthe lives of 2SLGBTQIA youth.

Flexible scheduling that fits your life.

Growth opportunities in a mission-driven organization.

What We Need

Must be legally authorized to work in Canada.

Must provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check.

Mustresidein Ontario.

Hybrid work schedule(minimum 3 days in-office per week).

Availability for occasional evenings and travel 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 appreciateyourunderstanding and commitment to a fair hiring process.

How to Apply

Toensurea fair and efficient hiring process we kindly ask that all applications besubmitteddirectly through the job posting link.Weare 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.

Friends of Rubyis committed to an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you require accommodation at any stage please inform our People and Culture team.

Preference will be given to members of the 2SLGBTQIA communityas part of our commitment to equity and representation.

Apply byFriday January30at 5:00 PM ESTandhelp us create brighter futures for 2SLGBTQIA youth.

We cantwait to hear from you!

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Positions Available:1Job Type:Full-Time PermanentLocation:70 Richmond StE Suite 400 Toronto ON M5C 1N8Work Model:Hybrid; requiring a minimum of three (3) days per week in officeSchedule:Monday - Friday 9 AM 5 PMReports To:Executive DirectorSalary:$136652.05Closing Date:Friday January302026 at 5:00 ...