Fundraising Director

Sikh Research Institute

Fundraising Director at SikhRI designing and executing a 3-5 year fundraising strategy for educational initiatives. Overseeing operations and mentoring a small team within a growing organization.

Posted 5/4/2026full-time🇨🇦 CanadaLead💰 CA$82,800 - CA$119,170 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute a 3–5 year comprehensive fundraising strategy aligned with SikhRI’s organizational OKRs.
Personally manage follow-ups, stewardship cadence, and reporting timelines for major gifts.
Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and Board of Directors, ensuring leadership is 'Due Diligence ready' and actively engaged in donor networking.
Directly link SikhRI’s core programs to the specific philanthropic goals of major donors.
Maintain the donor CRM, including data integrity and segmentation.
Prepare donor reports, board dashboards, and impact updates.
Track fundraising performance against targets and KPIs.
Lead and mentor a small fundraising function, executing core responsibilities while laying the groundwork for future team growth.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of proven success in senior-level non-profit fundraising or executive management.
Bachelor's degree required, degree in non-profit management a plus, and must be CFRE (Certified Fund Raising Executive).
Demonstrated ability to secure major gifts ($100K+) and build long-term donor loyalty.
Must be willing to travel extensively (up to 20% of the time) across North America for donor meetings and fundraising events; a trip to the UK and Australia also required.
Exceptional oral and written communication in English; fluency in Panjabi is a significant asset.
Ability to master complex relationships and establish the processes required for a mid-size global institution.
Demonstrated experience thriving in lean, growth-stage organizations where senior leaders are expected to both set strategy and personally execute.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Social Impact Sikh Research Institute is dedicated to connecting people with the teachings of Sikhi and strengthening the Sikh community worldwide. It offers various forms of content and live experiences, including articles, videos, podcasts, events, workshops, and educational resources. The organization explores Sikh history and culture through leadership programs and comprehensive resources, aiming to inspire and educate individuals about the values and traditions of Sikhi. With a focus on creating meaningful connections, SikhRI provides insights and perspectives on historical and contemporary Sikh issues, celebrating key figures and events in Sikh history. Fundraising Director 🔥 6 minutes ago 🏢🏡 null – Hybrid 💵 $82.8k - $119.2k / year ⏰ Full Time 🔴 Lead 👔 Director Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume for this job Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Develop and execute a 3–5 year comprehensive fundraising strategy aligned with SikhRI’s organizational OKRs.
Personally manage follow-ups, stewardship cadence, and reporting timelines for major gifts.
Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and Board of Directors, ensuring leadership is 'Due Diligence ready' and actively engaged in donor networking.
Directly link SikhRI’s core programs to the specific philanthropic goals of major donors.
Maintain the donor CRM, including data integrity and segmentation.
Prepare donor reports, board dashboards, and impact updates.
Track fundraising performance against targets and KPIs.
Lead and mentor a small fundraising function, executing core responsibilities while laying the groundwork for future team growth. 🎯 Requirements
10+ years of proven success in senior-level non-profit fundraising or executive management.
Bachelor's degree required, degree in non-profit management a plus, and must be CFRE (Certified Fund Raising Executive).
Demonstrated ability to secure major gifts ($100K+) and build long-term donor loyalty.
Must be willing to travel extensively (up to 20% of the time) across North America for donor meetings and fundraising events; a trip to the UK and Australia also required.
Exceptional oral and written communication in English; fluency in Panjabi is a significant asset.
Ability to master complex relationships and establish the processes required for a mid-size global institution.
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Hard Skills & Tools

fundraising strategy developmentmajor gift solicitationdonor CRM managementdata integrityreport preparationKPI trackingdonor segmentationimpact reportingexecutive managementnon-profit management

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcommunicationrelationship buildingstrategic partnershiporganizational skillsdue diligence readinessnetworkingadaptabilityteam growth

Certifications

CFRE (Certified Fund Raising Executive)