Chief DevelopmentOfficer

Full-time Onsite

TheOrganization

Since1981 Ronald McDonald House Toronto has served as a place to call home forfamilies with seriously ill children undergoing treatment. Ronald McDonaldHouse Toronto encompasses a House for 81 families in downtown Toronto and sevenFamily Rooms in hospitals across the Greater Toronto Area and in Sudbury. Thefamilies we serve come from throughout Ontario across Canada and around theworld.

As demand for servicescontinues to grow Ronald McDonald House Toronto is investing in the systemsleadership and infrastructure required to scale its impact and ensurelong-term sustainability.

We are looking for a ChiefDevelopment Officer to join our growing team at the House at 240 McCaulStreet Toronto.

The Opportunity:

Ronald McDonald HouseToronto is entering a pivotal and exciting new chapter.

Under the leadership of anewly appointed CEO the organization is evolving its Senior Leadership Team tosupport continued growth deepen impact and strengthen long-termsustainability. This transformation is grounded in a clear ambition: to ensurethat every family with a seriously ill child has access to the care supportand community they needwhen and where they need it most.

To help realize thisvision we are seeking a Chief Development Officer (CDO) who will play acritical role in shaping the future of the organization.

This is more than afundraising leadership role. It is an opportunity to build and lead anintegrated development function that drives sustainable revenue growthstrengthens donor engagement and supports mission-driven expansion.

The CDO will lead awell-established team with the opportunityand expectationto strengthen itsstructure focus and performance to support the organizations next phase ofgrowth.

The Role

Reporting to the ChiefExecutive Officer and serving as a key member of the Senior Leadership Teamthe CDO is responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight acrossfundraising donor engagement and resource development functions.

The CDO will:

• Shape and execute multi-year fundraising strategies that support organizational growth
• Strengthen donor strategy pipeline development and stewardship at all levels
• Build the systems processes and analytics required for a data-informed fundraising organization
• Partner with the CEO Board and leadership team to advance revenue generation and strategic priorities
• Lead and evolve a Development team of 8 staff building the structure discipline and leadership capacity required for sustained growth
• Collaborate closely with Marketing to align brand storytelling and campaigns with fundraising priorities

This role is central tobuilding the structures systems and capabilities required for a modernstrategic and high-performing fundraising organization.

Key Responsibilities Include

Strategic DevelopmentLeadership

• Develop and lead long-term fundraising strategies aligned with organizational priorities
• Establish clear revenue targets performance frameworks and accountability measures
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and Board on fundraising growth and sustainability

Fundraising Strategy &Revenue Growth

• Lead the design and execution of a diversified fundraising strategy across major gifts corporate partnerships campaigns events and community giving
• Oversee the development of a strong donor pipeline including major and transformational giving opportunities
• Strengthen revenue forecasting planning and performance management

Donor StrategyStewardship & Partnerships

• Oversee donor acquisition retention stewardship and engagement strategies
• Partner with the CEO and Board to cultivate key donor and sponsor relationships
• Strengthen relationships with corporate partners foundations including McDonalds our founding and forever partner and community stakeholders

Data Systems &Analytics

• Lead the evolution of CRM data and analytics capabilities
• Establish reporting dashboards and insights to support decision-making and performance
• Build systems and processes that enhance team effectiveness and fundraising outcomes

Cross-FunctionalPartnership Cross & External Engagement

• Represent the organization with key donors sponsors and partners cultivating and stewarding high-value and transformational relationships
• Ensure integrated impact-driven approaches to donor engagement that support revenue growth and strengthen organizational

Organizational Leadership& Team Development

• Lead empower and develop a Development teamof 8 professionals with accountability for performance structure and long-term capability building
• Support and empower the team to support the organizations next stage of fundraising growth
• Establish clear roles accountability frameworks and performance expectations across all development functions
• Foster a high-performing collaborative and disciplined team culture grounded in accountability and continuous improvement
• Build leadership capacity within the team coaching and developing direct reports to operate at a higher level
• Partner with the Senior Leadership Team to strengthen organizational effectiveness and support enterprise-wide priorities

The Successful Candidate

The ideal candidate is astrategic and experienced fundraising leader who brings both depth of expertiseand the ability to build and scale a high-performing development function.

Experience &Qualifications

• 10 years of progressive leadership experience in fundraising development or advancement
• Proven success achieving significant revenue targets ideally in a $10M fundraising environment
• Experience leading integrated fundraising programs including major gifts campaigns corporate partnerships and events
• Experience leading and developing teams of 8 staff including building structure accountability and performance
• Experience working with senior leadership Boards and major donors
• Experience leveraging CRM systems analytics and performance reporting
• Nonprofit healthcare or similarly complex environment experience is an asset

Leadership Profile

• Strategic & visionary leader with the ability to translate vision into execution and results
• Experienced in leading mid-sized to large development teams with a strong focus on structure accountability and performance
• Skilled at building and evolving teams through periods of growth and change
• Strong communicator with executive presence and the ability to influence at all levels including Board and senior volunteers
• Systems-oriented leader who brings discipline clarity and operational excellence to complex functions
• Comfort with public appearances and representing Ronald McDonald House Toronto in public events and meetings.

The successful candidate will needto undergo a successful reference check a satisfactory background check andimmunization process as per hospital policies.

What We Offer

At RonaldMcDonald House Toronto youre not just taking on a job; youre becoming partof a mission that makes a tangible difference every day. As a Chief Development Officer youllplay a key role in helping families feel at home when they need it most. Youllhave the opportunity to work with compassionate people enhance your skill setand contribute to a life-changing cause.

In addition tomeaningful work that supports families during critical moments we offer:

• Join a transforming executive team under new leadership
• Play a defining role in building the organizations fundraising capacity and long-term sustainability
• Partner in shaping an integrated approach to development marketing and engagement
• Contribute directly to improving the lives of families navigating serious childhood illness

If youre looking to make a difference every dayin the lives of children and familiessubmit your application today!

This posting is for an activevacancy that the organization is currently seeking to fill.

We do not use artificialintelligence (AI) or automated decision-making tools to screen assess orselect candidates.

Ronald McDonald House Toronto is anEqual Opportunity Employer.

Ronald McDonald HouseToronto is committed to equity diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Asan equal opportunity employer we are dedicated to building a qualifiedworkforce that reflects the diverse communities and families we serve and tofostering an inclusive accessible and respectful environment where allindividuals feel valued supported and have equitable opportunities to succeed.

When contacted for a jobopportunity please advise the People and Culture team of any accommodationneeded in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with DisabilitiesAct 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code to ensure you have access to an equitableprocess. We request that you provide your accommodation request as soon asreasonably practicable. Any information received relating to accommodation willbe addressed confidentially.

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