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Company Overview Safehaven provides high-quality, family-centered care for individuals with complex medical needs and developmental disabilities. With more than three decades of experience, Safehaven offers residential, respite, and transitional services that create lasting impact for children, youth, adults, and their families. As Safehaven enters an exciting new chapter, including the redevelopment of the flagship Bloor Street site, they are expanding the philanthropy team to grow revenue streams and prepare for a capital campaign.Position Summary The Vice President, Philanthropy & Strategic Partnerships is a critical executive role responsible for building Safehavens revenue growth engine from the ground up. Today, Safehavens fundraising base is limited, with significant untapped opportunity to engage new supporters, corporate partners, and community champions in our new campaign. This leader will architect the shift from a grant-dependent model to a diversified and scalable philanthropic revenue portfolio that fuels Safehavens next stage of organizational transformation.Serving as a strategic builder and external champion, this role combines entrepreneurial leadership, partnership development, and system creation. Working closely with the VP, Philanthropy, CEO, and Board, the VP will develop the structures, capabilities, and culture required to significantly elevate Safehavens revenue and visibility across the GTA, Ontario, and beyond.This role reports directly to the CEO and collaborates with the executive team and Boards Fundraising Committee. The VP holds decision-making authority over corporate and community revenue strategies, partnership structures, growth investments, and the staffing necessary to execute revenue plans.Core Responsibilities Strategic LeadershipBuild a new revenue function including strategy, systems, talent, accountability, and cultureTranslate Safehavens long-term vision into a multi-year revenue roadmap with performance indicatorsCreate measurement frameworks and dashboards to drive visibility and accountabilityPartner with the VP, Philanthropy to ensure dual-engine alignment between transformational gifts and scalable fundraising growthRevenue Generation, Stewardship & Market Building Develop and launch new revenue channels: corporate partnerships, sponsorships, community fundraisingEstablish Safehavens market presence where awareness is low todayLead the design of partner offerings that create new pathways for supporters to engage and giveEvaluate and develop new revenue opportunities including innovation pilots and earned revenue modelsDeliver early wins while establishing foundations for sustained multi-year growthPartnership Acquisition & Stewardship Build and steward relationships with C-suite executives, sponsors, volunteers, and community networksDevelop a partnership pipeline strategy, including increased multi-year commitmentsRepresent Safehaven as a primary revenue ambassador at external engagements Infrastructure & System Creation Establish a revenue operating model data insights, forecasting, CRM enhancementsDrive collaboration with Philanthropy, Strategy & System Innovation and Marketing teams, to align brand with revenue prioritiesSupport event scaling frameworks that enable Safehaven to grow quickly from a small base of supportersImplement stewardship and storytelling systems to ensure consistency and partner retentionLeadership & AdvocacyServe as a public advocate for Safehavens mission, expanding community visibility and influenceChampion a culture where everyone plays a role in philanthropyRecruit, mentor, and develop a growing team aligned to future organizational needsSuccess ProfileBold, entrepreneurial thinker with a track record of building new revenue generating programs from the ground upStrong relationship builder with corporate networks and sponsorship fluencyStrategic planner who sees both the vision and the path forwardMission-driven leader motivated by healthcare transformation and community impactQualificationsThe ideal candidates will bring the vision and entrepreneurial leadership required to build the structures, partnerships, and culture that will unlock Safehavens next stage of impact.10+ years of progressively senior experience in fundraising, business development, or revenue leadershipProven ability to design and scale new revenue programs with measurable resultsStrong experience securing major gifts, multi-year corporate partnerships and sponsorshipsDemonstrated skill in systems creation: data, pipeline management, KPI frameworksComfortable working in ambiguous and evolving environments while driving executionExcellent relationship-building skills with C-suite executives and community influencersConfident external communicator and persuasive storytellerFinancial and analytical competency for revenue modeling, forecasting, and ROI analysisExperience leading and developing high-performing teamsExperience partnering with a Board of Directors or fundraising committeesExposure to major gifts and capital campaign environmentsSafehaven is committed to a respectful, inclusive, equitable, accessible, and anti-racist workplace. We value diverse perspectives and believe they are essential to delivering high-quality, safe, and person-centered services. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Accommodation is available throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and AODA.