Director, Philanthropy

The Rideau Hall Foundation (RHF) is seeking a highly strategic, driven and accomplished fundraising leader for the newly created role of Director, Philanthropy. The Director of Philanthropy is responsible for developing, managing, and growing a portfolio of principal and major gift donors and prospects across Canada. With a current regional focus on Quebec and Atlantic regions, the role is accountable for securing transformational philanthropic investments from high-net-worth individuals, private and family foundations, and select corporate and institutional partners in support of the RHF’s national mission and priorities.

Reporting to the Chief Philanthropy Officer, the Director of Philanthropy leads sophisticated donor engagement and relationship management strategies across the full donor cycle, including identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, negotiation, and stewardship. The role manages a pipeline of qualified prospects and works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to advance fundraising priorities. This position is based in Ottawa at the RHF offices, with flexibility for some remote work if necessary.

RHF Leaders are expected to maintain a regular office presence. The successful candidate will be either Ottawa-based or will be required contractually to be in Ottawa for onboarding and as needed until they move to Ottawa within 4 to 6 months after completion of the probationary period. Additionally, this position will require regular travel to meet with staff, donors, partners, and volunteer leaders across the country.

The Rideau Hall Foundation (RHF), a non-partisan national charitable organization, invests in Canadians through programs, grants and awards that help people realize their ambitions and shape Canada’s future.

Established in 2012, the RHF amplifies and supports the past, present and future impact of Canada’s Governor General, and seeks to engage all Canadians in the core elements of Canadian democracy. By working in partnership, the RHF celebrates excellence while creating opportunities and connecting communities, all towards the shared purpose of a better Canada.

“The founding purpose of the Rideau Hall Foundation holds as true today as it did a decade ago: mobilizing ideas, people and resources across the country to tap into our national spirit and to help realize our shared ambition.”

The Rt. Hon. David Johnston, Founder of the RHF and Canada’s 28th Governor General

• Deepening the country’s trust in and understanding of Canada’s public institutions. The RHF seeks to address the current democratic deficit and build greater awareness of and engagement with Canada’s democratic institutions as a source of national pride.
• Ensuring Canada’s learning landscape is characterized by equality of opportunity and excellence. While many young Canadians receive an education beyond high school, significant gaps persist in the post-secondary participation and attainment rates of many young people, including those with a lower family income, those living in rural areas, some visible minority groups, and Indigenous youth. The RHF invests in programs and partnerships where Canadians can chart their own learning and career pathways and reach their fullest potential.
• Making Canadian innovation contagious and inevitable. The RHF is committed to celebrating Canadian innovation success stories, both national and locally relevant, in a broad and inclusive manner, and to inspiring the next generation of dreamers and doers. We believe stories are critical, but alone they are not enough.…