Senior Development Officer, Major Gifts

Friends of Ruby

Senior Development Officer responsible for major gift fundraising at Friends of Ruby, supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ youth. Cultivating relationships with donors and expanding donor pipeline in various capacities.

Posted 7/19/2026full-timeToronto • 🇨🇦 CanadaSenior💰 CA$65,613 - CA$72,443 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in major gift fundraising strategies, donor stewardship, and relationship management, with a focus on achieving revenue targets and expanding donor engagement. Proficient in utilizing CRM tools and maintaining accurate fundraising data to support informed decision-making.

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Major Gift FundraisingDonor StewardshipPortfolio ManagementCertified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE)Microsoft Office

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Hard Skills

Fundraising StrategiesDonor Engagement PlansProspect ResearchData ManagementRevenue Target Achievement

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationRelationship Management

Tools & Technologies

DonorPerfectCRM Programs

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE)

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit ManagementPhilanthropyDonor CultivationTransformational Giving

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Ruby

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Developing and executing major gift fundraising strategies to achieve revenue targets and secure 5- and 6-figure gifts.
Managing and growing a portfolio of major donors and prospects through strategic cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
Identifying and qualifying new donor prospects to expand the major gifts pipeline and support future transformational giving.
Creating personalized donor engagement plans that align donor interests with Friends of Ruby’s mission and priorities.
Maintaining accurate donor records, prospect research, and fundraising data to support relationship management and informed decision-making.
Collaborating with internal teams, leadership, board members, and community partners to strengthen donor relationships and advance fundraising goals.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven track record in donor stewardship and major gifts.
Post-secondary education in Fundraising Management, Nonprofit Management, Philanthropy or equivalent experience.
Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) designation is considered an asset.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and CRM programs such as DonorPerfect.
Must be legally authorized to work in Canada.
Must provide a satisfactory Criminal Background Check.
Must reside in Ontario.
Must be willing to work onsite hybrid in downtown Toronto.
Must have a flexible schedule to accommodate occasional evenings and weekends.
Ability to travel to other community-based settings as needed.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Be part of a mission-driven organization where your work has a lasting impact on the lives of 2SLGBTQIA+ youth.
Join a welcoming, inclusive environment where your ideas are valued and your contributions are recognized and celebrated.
We offer a space where everyone can be their authentic selves at work.
We invest in your professional development with meaningful opportunities for growth, learning, and advancement.