Director, Fund Development

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

At Kindred, we’re convinced the key to living well is healthy relationships with self, family, and others. But relationships are complicated and sometimes we find ourselves in vulnerable places, disconnected from those who matter most.

Kindred’s purpose is to realize the power of human connection, and it shapes everything we do. Whether nuclear or chosen, family is the most important relationship in a person’s life. So, we invest in the special bond between children and those that care for them. We provide road maps toward healing when essential relationships are ruptured. And we understand that accessing timely mental health support can inspire confidence in self and others.

Healthy human connection is possible, and together we can realize it.

Work Arrangement:
On-site, Office-based role

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Director, Fund Development is responsible for leading and executing a comprehensive fund development strategy to ensure the long-term sustainability and growth of the organization.

As a member of the leadership team, the Director provides strategic direction and operational leadership for all fundraising, donor relations, community engagement, corporate partnerships, stewardship, and philanthropic initiatives. The Director is accountable for achieving annual revenue targets and advancing a culture of philanthropy across the organization.

This role is both strategic and hands-on. The Director develops and implements fundraising strategies while actively managing a portfolio of major donors, foundations, corporations, and community partners. The Director also provides leadership and coaching to the fund development team, ensuring alignment of team activities with Kindred’s strategic priorities, values, and growth objectives.

Success in this role requires a visionary yet practical leader who excels at relationship building, revenue generation, team leadership, and cross-functional collaboration.

Fund Development Strategy & Revenue Generation (80%)

• Develop and execute a comprehensive annual and multi-year fund development strategy aligned with Kindred’s strategic plan.
• Establish and achieve annual fundraising targets across all revenue streams including:
  • Major gifts
  • Corporate partnerships and sponsor ships
  • Foundations
  • Community fundraising
  • Individual giving
  • Planned and legacy giving
  • Events and campaigns
• Personally develop, manage, and grow a portfolio of major donors, foundations, and strategic partners.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward transformational funding opportunities.
• Lead donor engagement strategies that strengthen acquisition, retention, upgrading, and stewardship.
• Monitor fundraising performance and key metrics, providing regular reporting and analysis to senior leadership and the Board.
• Support Board engagement in fundraising activities and donor relationship development.
• Ensure donor stewardship practices reflect best practices and support long-term relationship development.
• Serve as a key ambassador for Kindred within the community and philanthropic sector.
• Oversee and monitor reporting and recognition for major gifts and donors
  • Monitor and ensure compliance with Canada Revenue Agency, Association of Fundraising Professionals Code of Ethical Principles and Standards, and Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation
  • Oversee the evaluation of all major campaigns and initiatives to inform ROI and future operational planning

Leadership & Team Development (10%)

• Provide leadership, coaching, supervision, and performance management to direct reports.
• Build a high-performing and collaborative fund development team.
• Establish annual goals, priorities, and performance measures for team members.
• Support professional development and succession planning within the department.
• Foster innovation, accountability, continuous improvement, and donor-centric practices.
• Create clarity around roles, responsibilities, and workflow to maximize team effectiveness.

Community Engagement & Strategic Partnerships (5%)

• Provide oversight and strategic direction for Kindred’s community engagement initiatives.
• Lead the development of corporate…