Join a team that’s making real change – fundraising for social impact means your work directly supports the communities and causes that need it most.  

The YWCA Fund Development team is a diverse team of 25 who work closely together in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The Fund Development Manager, Major Gifts is an integral part of a growing team and you will have the opportunity to identify and create a role and work environment that will help shape a meaningful career for you.   

Reporting to the Associate Director, Fund Development, the Fund Development Manager will have a portfolio of individual, corporate, government and foundation major gift donors and prospects. You will be responsible for securing gifts for programs and services, and capital projects including our $5 million campaign for the YWCA Housing Action Fund.  

The position will work closely with a team of 25 to ensure that the financial goals of the Fund Development department are met and will represent the YWCA in public and one-on-one situations. We each work independently and are fully responsible for our own portfolios while working collaboratively as a dynamic team to meet our annual revenue targets.  

   
What you’ll be doing:     

• Identify, research, and build relationships with prospects which will result in face-to-face meetings and the solicitation of major gifts 

• Manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors 

• Make planned giving asks to major gift donors when appropriate 

• Participate in, lead and support planning and execution of donor events when needed 

• Provide donor stewardship, reporting and recognition to facilitate gift renewals  

• Write compelling funding proposals and other donor communication materials including letters of intent and reports  

• Collaborate with colleagues to prepare proposal budgets  

• Contribute to and collaborate with colleagues in Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) discussions, activities and strategies 

• Conduct research for fund development purposes on social issues addressed by YWCA programs 

• Complete solicitations on a timely basis to ensure revenue targets are met 

• Ensure accurate donor records by updating donor interactions, giving intensions, communication preferences and recognition in Raiser’s Edge 

• Other duties as required 

What you’ll need:   

• A post-secondary degree/diploma or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience  

• Strong relationship building and a proven track record of strategy development and fundraising skills  

• Knowledge of prospects with a proven track record in closing annual, major and planned gift asks 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to write a variety of documents, such as proposals, reports and correspondence 

• Experience with prospect research as well as researching social issues 

• Strong organizational and critical thinking skills 

• Strategic, proactive work style  

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a team 

• Strong Microsoft Office skills 

• Experience with Raiser’s Edge would be an advantage 

• Demonstrated commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) 

• A valid clear criminal record check (including working with vulnerable populations) is required.   

The Fund Development team manages an exciting, diverse and multi-faceted portfolio. Please also share if you have experience in the following area(s): 

• Finance, budgeting and/or accounting background 

• Community housing and/or working with developers 

• Bursaries and scholarship 

• Special events 

What we offer:    

We offer our eligible employees the following benefits as part of their total rewards package:    

• Hybrid work environment 

• Extended medical and dental benefits      

• A defined benefit pension plan (MPP)    

• Pregnancy, parental and adoption leave top up  

• 22 vacation days and 3 personal days, in addition to paid sick leave 

• Employee Family Assistance Program, a confidential and voluntary support service for employees and their eligible family members     

• A workplace that prioritizes employee health, safety and well-being, including many learning and growth opportunities such as our employee mentorship program and three equity committees that help to support our goals towards achieving meaningful equity and inclusion.    

• Free staff membership to our Health & Fitness Club 

• Discounts at our Hotel Willo    

• Priority in YWCA Child Care centres     

Pay Rate: $40.32 per hour  

^{(Salary Ranges are reviewed annually)}