Director, Philanthropy

Position Title: Director Philanthropy

Employment Type: Full-Time Staff Non-Union

Salary range: $112000.00 - $130000.00

Division: Growth

Reports To: Vice President Growth

Location: Toronto Yonge & Eglinton (On-site)

Reason for Vacancy: Existing Vacancy

TVO Media Education Group (TVO) is a social impact organization devoted to inspiring learning that changes lives and enriches communities. We are an internationally recognized digital learning organization that strives to engage inform and educate Ontarians of all ages.

A Culture of Inclusion and Belonging

We welcome the unique contribution that you will bring to TVO. We have a diverse workforce and are committed to building a culture within the workplace that brings out the best in everyone. As part of our strategic vision we have adopted five core values; we embrace change we value bold thinking we thrive with diverse voices we are better together and we honour our commitments. These values anchor how we work and lay the foundation for a workplace that celebrates differences encourages self-expression and empowers learning which we know is a key component to our success.

Who We Are

TVO is an agency of the Ontario Ministry of Education. Through our brands TVO Kids TVO Today TVO ILC and TVO Learn we provide multi-platform educational programming; ground-breaking original documentaries; in-depth public affairs content; the largest online secondary school in Ontario; and award-winning digital-learning resources that support Ontarios curriculum.

TVO is a registered charity funded primarily by the Province of Ontario and supported by thousands of sponsors and donors.

The Opportunity

TVO is seeking a Director Philanthropy to lead the next chapter of private fundraising growth for a purpose-driven public service organization. Reporting to the Vice President Growth you will set and deliver the strategy that expands philanthropic and corporate support for TVOs journalism digital learning and immersive storytellinghelping Ontarians access the knowledge and perspectives they need to thrive.

This is a player/coach leadership role. You will mentor and empower a talented team to grow results across four pillars: Major Gifts Legacy Giving Corporate Partnerships & Sponsorships and Annual Giving. You will strengthen systems data and impact storytelling that helps supporters see what their generosity makes possible. You will lead the modernization of our fundraising modelbringing a more integrated digital-forward insight-led approach to how we engage retain and grow our community of supporterswhile providing a seamless donor experience and living up to TVOs values.

How you will make an impact

Fundraising Strategy Revenue Generation & Portfolio Leadership

• Translate TVOs organizational priorities into clear actionable goals that drive philanthropic investment and advance our mission.
• Major Gifts: Set the strategy and operating rhythm that grows the major gifts pipelineprospecting qualification cultivation solicitation and stewardshipso donors and foundations can invest meaningfully in TVOs priorities.
• Legacy Giving: Scale a legacy giving program (including messaging marketing stewardship and advisor engagement) that increases the number and quality of legacy intentions over time.
• Corporate Partnerships & Sponsorship: Develop a modern values-aligned approach to sponsorship and corporate givingin collaboration with stakeholders strengthen TVOs value proposition to corporate prospects pipeline and partner experience.
• Annual Giving: Advance a multi-channel annual giving program (including digital direct response and monthly giving) that improves acquisition retention and lifetime value through testing segmentation and strong donor journeys.
• Responsible for developing and managing annual budget and revenue forecasting.
• Monitor analyse and report on fundraising performance and donor trends.
• Identify opportunities and challenges and develop strategies to ensure goals in each revenue channel are met.

Donor Experience Stewardship & Relationships

• Advance stewardship and recognition practices that deepen trust and loyalty including impact reporting that is timely accurate and meaningful.
• Enable executive leadership and board of directors to be effective ambassadors and solicitors through briefing materials relationship strategy and thoughtful preparation.
• Represent philanthropy and sponsorship as a collaborative partner across TVOhelping to build shared ownership for fundraising success.

Fundraising Operations Systems & Governance

• Strengthen the fundraising operations foundation: data quality coding/segmentation gift processing alignment and consistent use of Raisers Edge (and related Blackbaud/Luminate tools) to support decision-making and donor experience.
• Ensure fundraising and sponsorship practices align with relevant legislation and standards (including CRA requirements and sector ethics) bringing sound judgement and care to all work.

People Leadership & Team Development

• Lead coach and develop a high-performing team across annual giving major and legacy giving and corporate partnerships creating an environment of trust clarity and growth.
• Set clear priorities expectations and ways of working that support both strong results and a healthy respectful team culture.
• Build capability through mentorship training and thoughtful performance management; recognize wins and remove barriers so people can do their best work.
• Aligned crossâfunctional partners and senior leaders around shared priorities to create and execute highâimpact donor opportunities.

What you will bring to TVO

Fundraising & Revenue Leadership Experience

• 810 years of progressive fundraising leadership experience across major gifts corporate partnerships/sponsorship annual giving and legacy giving.
• Demonstrated success securing major gifts through strategic donor relationship management and leadership of complex high-value solicitation.
• Owned corporate sponsorship seniorâlevel relationships overseeing proposal development solicitation and ongoing stewardship.
• A steady track record of delivering sustainable fundraising growth through strong planning clear priorities and consistent follow-through.
• Knowledge of Canadian fundraising regulations and CRA compliance.
• Knowledge of Ontarios philanthropic community and network of social and professional relationships.

Strategic & Organizational Leadership

• Strong strategic planning capability: able to translate organizational priorities into fundraising strategies operating plans and measurable performance expectations
• Experience leading and developing multi-disciplinary teams with a supportive grounded leadership styleclear collaborative and comfortable navigating change
• Thorough understanding of the components of a diversified integrated fundraising function in a complex organization
• Experience working in a unionized environment is an asset

Technical Digital & Operational Capability

• Strong technical fluency with fundraising systems and reporting (Raisers Edge/Blackbaud Luminate CanadaHelps) and comfort using data to drive decisions and improve donor experience
• Demonstrated use of digital fundraising strategies to improve online performance (e.g. testing segmentation and donor journeys)
• Strong operational planning and financial management skills (budgeting forecasting and vendor/agency oversight) with an ability to deploy resources effectively

Communication Professional Credentials & Values

• Excellent communication skillsable to present with clarity and write persuasive donor-centered proposals and messages
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience; CFRE designation and/or membership with AFP AHP or CAGP are assets
• Demonstrate TVOs values: We are better together We value bold thinking We embrace change We thrive with diverse voices We honour our commitments.

TVO & YOU

We are a learning organization. Learning is at the core of everything we do. As part of this commitment TVO invests in the learning goals of our employees and everyone at TVO commits to developing our own knowledge as well as elevating each others through peer-to-peer learning workshops and lunch and learns. All employees have the option to join the Public Service Pension Plan right on day one and we offer an array of services through our Employee and Family Assistance Plan.

We would be thrilled to have you join us. Were a tight-knit community whether youre a recent graduate or further along in your career you will get to meet work with and be supported by talented and diverse colleagues at all levels. Maybe youll even get to meet Polkaroo!

Come build with us.

Find and follow us on: LinkedIn and X (@TVO).

To learn more about us and our culture please visit us at invite you to submit your application by May 15 2026 at 4:00 PM EST. Not sure you have everything were asking for but know you can make a big impact We encourage you to apply for consideration.

Please Note:

The posted salary range reflects the target hiring range for the position. Final compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including qualifications relevant experience and internal equity.

TVO does not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated decisionâmaking tools to screen assess or select candidates. All applications are reviewed by the hiring team.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process (e.g. including alternate formats of materials accessible meeting rooms). If you are seeking accommodations during the application or interview process please advise us as soon as possible so that appropriate arrangements can be made by sending your request to.

Required Experience:

Director