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Job Title: Associate Director of Philanthropy Position Type: Non-Bargaining Unit, Permanent, Full-Time Number of Positions: 1 Reason for Posting: New Position Rate: $93,000 to $99,000 annual salary Vacation: 4 weeks to start Benefits: Group benefits with Life Insurance, AD&D, Extended Health and Dental Care with premiums 100% paid by the employer, LTD with premiums 100% paid by employees; paid sick leave and float day RRSP: RRSP with 6.5% employer contribution and 4% employee contribution after successful completion of probation Hours: 37.5 hours per week Supervisor: Director of Philanthropy and Partnerships Posting Date: February 19, 2026 Application Deadline: March 6, 2026 Location: 800 Bay Street, Toronto, ON Why Fred Victor? For 130 years, Fred Victor has been a leader in helping people rebuild their lives in Toronto. Our mission is to improve the health, income and housing stability of people experiencing poverty and homelessness. We are committed to ending homelessness, one person at a time. Fred Victor helps people rebuild their lives. We believe that every person experiencing homelessness has the ability to make a comeback. Our goal is to give people the holistic support they need to reclaim their identity and their place in society. Reporting to the Director of Philanthropy and Partnerships, the Associate Director of Philanthropy is responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding a portfolio of major donors. This leadership role is integral to the success of Fred Victors ambitious vision for the future. Strategy Lead and execute the Major Gifts Growth Strategy: Drive a multi-year major gifts strategy aligned with Fred Victors organizational priorities and funding needs. Leadership With the Director of Philanthropy, drive the major gifts fundraising vision and strategy in alignment with organizational priorities and needs. Develop an annual plan for achieving fundraising success and monitor key performance indicators. Act as a representative and spokesperson for Fred Victor by developing and nurturing relationships that drive greater philanthropic giving. Coach and motivate staff and volunteers to achieve personal goals and team targets. Philanthropy Manage a portfolio of major gift donors giving (existing and driving new) in the five and six figure range. Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward donors to achieve annual revenue targets. Develop multi-year philanthropic strategies to increase annual undesignated and designated gifts. Supervise and support the Sr. Manager of Corporate Partnerships to meet annual goals and ensure development of a strong corporate donor pipeline and effective management of volunteers. Lead face-to-face donor meetings, tours and direct solicitations, including with Fred Victor senior leadership and volunteers. Prepare compelling and persuasive written proposals, correspondence and reports. Develop highly customized stewardship strategies to strengthen donor engagement. Establish relationship management plans and goals to advance donors through the giving cycle. Support the VP and Director of Philanthropy with behind-the-scenes management of their portfolios, including conducting research, developing donor profiles, proposals, and strategy. Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of Fred Victor programs, mission, and strategic priorities and use this to create opportunities for donors. Participate in strategic, annual and operational planning. Maintain records, using CRM, tracking contacts and pipeline related information throughout the year. Communication, Stewardship and Events With Communications, deliver consistent, compelling messaging for major donors. With Donor Services and Communications, ensure efficient and personalized stewardship. With Donor Engagement team, execute event follow-up for major donors and prospects. Participate in internal team meetings and management/senior leadership team meetings. Attend all major fundraising, stewardship, and cultivation events, providing support as required. What You Bring to the Team Degree from a relevant university program. 5+ years of progressive experience and success in a major giving role. Thorough knowledge of fundraising practices, sector trends, and CRA guidelines. Demonstrated track record of stewarding, soliciting and closing gifts of $25k- $100k+. Demonstrated success in managing donor portfolios and advancing prospects through all stages of the giving cycle. What Sets You Apart Confident and results-driven frontline solicitor, capable of building trusting relationships and closing multi-year commitments. Exceptional relationship-building skills and high emotional intelligence, with the ability to engage donors, staff and volunteers with professionalism, empathy and trust. Exceptional communication skills (written, verbal and presentation). Strong project management skills: well-organized and ability to set and manage priorities. Experience within a social service or housing non-profit preferred. Strong community-building acumen and cultural competency, with an understanding of Fred Victors diverse community. Benefits For the Associate Director of Philanthropy, Fred Victor offers a salary range of $93,000 to $99,000. 4 weeks of vacation to start + 1 float day. Generous paid sick leave allowance. A comprehensive Dental, Extended Health and LTD group benefits package includes individual and family coverage, including prescriptions, hospital accommodation, hearing care, paramedical practitioners and a wide variety of dental care. Additional insurance includes vision care and travel for emergency medical services. 6.5% of your gross salary will be contributed to a group RRSP on your behalf after successful completion of probation; you will contribute 4% of your gross salary to the same RRSP. Access to employee and family assistance plan. How You Can Apply Send your resume and an email describing why you want to be part of the Fred Victor Team by March 6, 2026 to [email protected] with Associate Director of Philanthropy in the subject line. A Police Record Check is required by the final candidate prior to hiring. Accessibility & Accommodation Fred Victor is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment where employees feel valued and respected, and where every employee has the opportunity to realize their potential. As such, we welcome and encourage applicants who identify as racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons across the spectrum of sexual orientation and gender identities and have lived-experience. If you are a person with a disability and require accommodation and/or assistance during the application process, please contact us in advance. We strive to provide reasonable accommodations whenever requested. Information received relating to accommodation requests will be treated with confidentiality. #J-18808-Ljbffr