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About MLSE Powered by Passion. United by Purpose. Build for Impact. At Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership (MLSE), we exist to deliver the ultimate fan experience by lifting trophies, spirits, and communities united as one. We''re more than a workplace. We are a team of passionate people, boldly building the future of sport and entertainment, together. We believe in the power of play, the strength of collaboration, and the energy that comes from showing up with purpose. From the ice to the pitch, the hardwood to the digital arena, were proud to be the driving force behind the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL), the Toronto Raptors (NBA), Toronto FC (MLS), Toronto Argonauts (CFL) and development teams with the Toronto Marlies (AHL), Raptors 905 (NBA G League), Toronto FC II (MLS NEXT Pro League) and Raptors Uprising Gaming Club, the Toronto Raptors Esports franchise in the NBA 2K League. We bring these teams and worldclass entertainment to life at our iconic venues, including Scotiabank Arena, BMO Field, CocaCola Coliseum, Ford Performance Centre, BMO Training Ground, and OVO Athletic Centre. Off the field, we serve up elevated dining at e11even, Real Sports, and our signature club spaces like Hot Stove Club, ScotiaClub, and Platinum Club. Through MLSE Foundation and MLSE LaunchPad, we use the power of sport to help youth facing barriers reach their full potential. Since 2009, weve invested more than $45 million into Ontario communities and were just getting started. This is what it means to be One MLSE: a culture where everyone plays a role, everyone belongs, and everyone contributes to something bigger than themselves. So, if youre ready to play with purpose, grow with passion, and win as one, wed love to have you on our team. About MLSE Foundation MLSE Foundation harnesses the power of sport to create positive and lasting change for youth across Ontario. In partnership with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors, Toronto FC, Toronto Argonauts, and MLSE LaunchPad, we invest in programs and organizations that help youth recognize and reach their potential. As we enter a period of ambitious growth, including a multiyear campaign and expanded community impact, this role will play a critical part in building a sustainable, diversified revenue engine for the future. Position Overview As the Manager, Fund Development, you will play a cornerstone role for MLSE Foundations next era of growth. You will directly impact our ability to deliver transformational programs, scale our reach, and support a bold multiyear campaign. You will lead strategy development and execution across multiple revenue channels while also supporting community and thirdparty fundraising activity. This role is a critical contributor to MLSE Foundations campaign revenue targets (20272030), and will thrive in an environment of creativity, discipline and strong systems thinking. This role is ideal for you if you are a builder who can turn opportunity into structure, design repeatable processes, and bring discipline to an underdeveloped revenue area with a lot of potential through grants, government funding, foundations, and community/thirdparty fundraising. Responsibilities Pipeline Leadership & Revenue Generation (~$2.0M) Build and manage a diversified $2M annual growth pipeline across grants, government funding, foundations, thirdparty fundraising, and community giving. Maintain a disciplined, welldocumented pipeline with clear stages, forecasts, and performance reporting. Identify new revenue opportunities and cultivate highpotential partnerships aligned to Foundation priorities and multiyear campaign goals (20272030), potential partnerships aligned to Foundation priorities and multiyear campaign goals (FY27FY29). Grant, Government & Foundation Strategy Lead the development, writing, and submission of grant, foundation, and government proposals. Oversee compliance, reporting, and stewardship requirements to ensure strong relationships with institutional funders. Build multiyear revenue strategies that support campaign milestones and programmatic expansion. Community & ThirdParty Fundraising Shape and grow community fundraising programs, including grassroots campaigns, thirdparty events, and local partnerships. Support and steward community partners to ensure highquality experiences and longterm engagementquality. Building Systems & Structure Act as a builder by implementing new systems, processes, targets, and KPIs to strengthen fund development operations. Introduce or refine CRM usage, grant tracking systems, pipeline tools, and reporting frameworks. People Leadership Manage one Coordinator focused on community and thirdparty fundraising. Provide coaching, performance feedback, and developmental support to strengthen team capability and output. Internal Collaboration Partner closely with MLSE Foundation leadership, Finance, Marketing, MLSE LaunchPad, Community Engagement, and Partnerships teams to align fundraising activity with organizational priorities. Support crossfunctional initiatives tied to the multiyear campaign and revenue strategy. Qualifications Must Haves 5+ years of progressive experience in fund development, nonprofit fundraising, or institutional giving. Demonstrated experience managing a revenue pipeline of $1M+ with yearoveryear growth. Proven success in grant writing and institutional fundraising (government, foundations). Strong project management, organization, and analytical skills. Ability to thrive in an evolving environment and build structure where it does not yet exist. Excellent written communication, proposal development, and relationship management skills. Nice to Haves Experience contributing to multiyear campaigns. Experience managing or mentoring staff. Familiarity with CRM systems (Salesforce or similar). Knowledge of the sport, youth development, or community impact sectors. Please note: this is a 1year project contract, with the opportunity to extend. Please apply by: Tuesday, March 17 at 11:59 pm. Job Posting Compensation Range/Rate $85,000 - $95,000 per year Were glad youre here. Once you apply, well follow up by email, and you can track everything in your Candidate Portal . Want instant updates? Optin for SMS notifications to stay in the loop. 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