Director, Development

About the Foundation

The Royal College Foundation (RCF) is a national charitable organization dedicated to supporting the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in advancing high‑quality training and delivery of health care across the country. RCF funds projects that promote continuous learning, strengthen leadership, and foster community collaboration in health care. By investing in initiatives such as health advocacy education, advanced clinical training, virtual learning platforms and equity‑focused resources, RCF strives to make a measurable impact on patient care, physician development and system innovation.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director, Development leads the long‑term strategy and ongoing business operations for the Foundation. The incumbent is accountable to the ED and the Board of Directors for strategic planning, operational direction, financial management, risk oversight and donor stewardship, and serves as a key leader who builds relationships based on respect, integrity, accountability and collaboration.

• Lead and execute strategic initiatives aligned with the organizational plan, making high‑impact decisions that drive long‑term success.
• Oversee directorate direction and operations, build key partnerships, and represent the organization externally to strengthen its position and reputation.
• Advise and partner with the Board and volunteers to strengthen fundraising strategy and donor engagement.
• Build volunteer capacity and drive cross‑functional collaboration to support integrated, high‑impact advancement initiatives.
• Lead and execute integrated campaigns, securing major investments and aligning initiatives with organizational priorities and brand positioning.
• Oversee campaign readiness, donor communications and external representation to strengthen engagement, visibility and impact.
• Set performance targets, oversee operational and financial planning, and report on progress to leadership and the Board to ensure accountability and sustainability.
• Lead financial management, including budgeting, forecasting and risk oversight, to support sound decision‑making and compliance.

• Bachelor’s degree combined with project management training and experience in business or public administration, fundraising or foundation management, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience in fundraising, advancement or foundation management, client relationship cultivation and stewardship, including scaling a foundation in a national member‑based organization.
• Proven track record in securing major gifts and leading successful fundraising campaigns.
• Strong business acumen and analytical skills, with a disciplined approach to corporate and operational decision making and reporting.
• Strong leadership, diplomatic and motivational skills, including the ability to lead across multiple units within an organization.
• Demonstrated people‑management skills with the ability to lead, train and coach staff to meet unit requirements.
• Strong experience presenting to executives, donors, decision makers and demonstrated communication skills; both written and oral with all levels of an organization.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships across business groups internally and externally, influencing constituents to adopt new practices and behaviors.
• Ability to think strategically and execute tactically, exercising sound judgement and making difficult decisions in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to effect change within an organization, using creativity to design new programs and services and formulate novel approaches to solving complex problems.
• Hybrid work environment: onsite presence required with flexibility to work from home.
• Travel will be required to support the mandate of the Foundation – approximately 2‑4 domestic trips annually and potentially 1 international trip annually.
• Attending events outside working hours may be required.
• Strong asset:
  Experience working in an international medical, academic or non‑profit care environment.
• Strong asset:
  Advanced degree in business management, non‑profit management, public administration or a related field.
• Asset:
  Bilingual (French and English).

The role is a hybrid position with required onsite presence in Ottawa and the possibility to work from home. Travel of 2‑4 domestic trips per year and up to one international trip per year is required. Attendance at events outside standard working hours may be necessary.

Salary ranges from $ to $.

The Royal College invites applications from all qualified applicants. The Royal College is strongly committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from Black, racialized/visible minorities, Indigenous/Aboriginal people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2

SLGBTQQIA+ persons.