About the Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada

Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada is our country’s leading charity dedicated to improving the lives of children and youth involved in the child welfare system. Guided by a bold five-year strategic plan and Impact Framework and working alongside roughly 100 child- and-youth serving organizations across the country, the Foundation is focused on driving meaningful, measurable change through outcomes-based partnerships, philanthropy, and systems-level influence.

Our work is grounded in four key areas of focus that are critical to long-term stability for children and youth in and from care: Education, Employment, Mental Health and Well- Being, and Strong Families and Lifelong Connections. Across these areas, we fund and deliver high impact programs and collaborate with communities, service agencies, and young people on solutions that address the persistent challenges faced by children and youth engaged with the child welfare system.

As we implement our new 2025-2030 strategic plan, Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada is entering a pivotal implementation phase, realigning its efforts and structuring its team to maximize measurable outcomes and national reach. Joining the Foundation means being part of a passionate, future-focused team driven by impact and a set of VOICE values. It’s an opportunity to be part of a national movement committed to creating a better future for those too often left behind. Together, we are building a future where the children and youth have the strength and resilience to create a lifetime of their own unstoppable successes.

To learn more about us, please visit our website.

To better understand our impact, please watch our  ‘Investing in the Future, Today’ vide video.

This posting is publicly available and open to all qualified applicants.

The Ideal Candidate:

Are you purpose-driven and passionate about connecting people to a cause that
matter?

Position Summary:
The Senior Manager, Major Gifts is responsible for a growth-oriented portfolio with a focus on identifying, cultivating and solicitating major and leadership gifts from individuals from across Canada. This position reports directly to the Associate Director, Major Gifts and supports fundraising strategies for growth aligned with the Foundations’ goals, strategic plan, and priority program.
If you’re ready to lead with purpose and build something meaningful within a positive work culture, we’d love to hear from you.

The ideal candidate is a proactive, self-motivated fundraising professional with a strong track record in major gifts and a passion for building authentic, long-term relationships in a dynamic environment. They take initiative, pursue opportunities with tenacity, and bring disciplined organization and thoughtful, values-driven judgment to their work. They communicate with clarity, follow through consistently, and contribute meaningfully to a collaborative team committed to improving outcomes for children and families.

Key Responsibilities:
Major Gifts Fundraising and Relationship Management

• Manage a portfolio of 150+ Individual donors and future supporters with giving capacity primarily in the $25K – $100K range
• Identify, cultivate and solicit qualified major gift prospects to expand the pipeline and their own major gift portfolio; all to raise new cash and pledge commitments
• Define and lead solicitation and renewal strategies that align with the Foundation’s priority programs, including unrestricted giving
• Develop comprehensive, creative and tailored proposals using extensive content resources available and through consultation with Impact and Communications teams as needed
• Prepare donor and prospect correspondence, including requests for support, meeting briefs and call notes
• Working with the Major Gifts team, contribute to annual and campaign fundraising strategy and planning
• Opportunity to work with senior volunteers to identify and research prospects, prepare strategies and conduct solicitation calls
• Ensure effective donor management organizational frameworks and processes are in place – Call Notes, Call Briefs, Raisers Edge Actions, Correspondence, Stewardship Activities
• Act as Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada ambassador as required

Donor Relations and Stewardship

• Work with Senior Manager, Stewardship to build and implement stewardship and engagement programs to maintain and where possible, increase donor involvement, interest and financial support
• Work with Senior Manager, Stewardship to ensure that all donor asks/proposals are aligned with the stewardship and recognition matrix

Raiser’s Edge NXT

• Ensure donor files are maintained and updated accurately in a timely fashion,
• Ensure compliance with Raiser’s Edge NXT operating policies and procedures.
• Performs Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Essential Qualifications and Competencies

• Relevant experience, typically 4+ years, in donor relations, fundraising, business development and/or other similar transferable experience, preferably within the charitable or non-profit sector
• Post-secondary education or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proven track record of securing major gifts in the five and six figure range as well as building relationships with high-net-worth individuals and experience cultivating private foundations
• Demonstrated commitment to providing an exceptional donor and volunteer experience
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to attract, retain and grow individual and private foundation major gift support
• Strong ability to establish mutually rewarding relationships and exercise tact, sound judgement, and high degree of professionalism and discretion
• Collaborative team player with ability to work effectively with colleagues, partners and volunteers at all levels
• Highly organized with keen attention to detail and accuracy
• Proven planning, organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Skilled at managing competing priorities and thriving in a dynamic, result-driven environment
• Proficiency working with MS Suite 365, communication tools (e.g. Teams, Zoom), designing tools (e.g. Canva)
• Understanding of Major Gift principles and philanthropic best practices
• Flexibility to work evening and weekend as required
• Committed to upholding the Foundations’ VOICE values: Vital Learning & Innovation, Open Communication, Inclusion & Diversity, Care & Compassion, and Empowering Accountability.

Assets (non-essential)

• Lived experience with the child welfare system
• Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) designation
• Working knowledge and experience in Raiser’s Edge
• Bilingual in English and French

Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada as an Employer
Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada acknowledge that the Foundation’s main office is in Toronto, which is the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississauga’s of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis. The area now known as Toronto is covered by Treaty 13. Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada is committed to supporting meaningful reconciliation between Indigenous peoples and others in these lands and across Canada.

WHY WORK WITH US
Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada is proud to be a recipient of the 2025 Non-Profit Employer of Choice (NEOC) Award, recognizing our commitment to a values-driven, inclusive, and supportive workplace.
At the Foundation, we prioritize your well-being and professional fulfillment by offering:
• A 35-hour workweek to support work-life balance
• A hybrid model, with a mixed blend of remote work and 2-3 days in office (Toronto)
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on child welfare
• A generous compensation package, including: 4 weeks’ vacation package, a comprehensive benefits (including medical, dental, life and disability) package, Employee Assistance Program, a Health Care Spending Account, Defined Pension Plan, and a competitive salary.
• A welcoming, supportive, and collaborative work culture that embraces the Foundation’s VOICE values.

Our VOICE Values:
− Vital Learning & Innovation
− Open Communication
− Inclusion & Diversity
− Care & Compassion
− Empowering Accountability

HOW TO APPLY
To express interest for this exciting opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter in one single document, to careers@cafdn.org and include “Senior Manager, Major Gifts” in the subject line of your email by Friday, April 24, 2026. Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted. Early submissions are encouraged.

We thank all candidates for their interest in the work of Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted due to high applicant volumes. No telephone inquiries please.