Manager of Philanthropy

Posting Information

Department:
Development and Fundraising Position Type:
Fixed Term Administrative Salary Range: $53.24-$66.56-Hourly Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

36.25 Anticipated

Start Date:

September 21, 2026 Length of

Contract:

3 years

This job posting is now accepting applications from all qualified individuals. Posting Closing Date:
September 1, 2026

Please note:

jobs are posted until 11:59 pm on the job closing date.

Algonquin College campuses in Ottawa and Pembroke are located on the traditional unceded, and unsurrendered territory of the Anishinàbe Algonquin People. The Algonquin People have inhabited and cared for these lands since time immemorial. We take this time to express our gratitude and respect to them and to the land for all that it has provided and will continue to provide.

Reporting to the Director of Philanthropy and as a member of the Advancement Management Team, the incumbent is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive, strategic, and integrated major gift program that incorporates the most effective fundraising strategies. The incumbent will work in collaboration with Advancement colleagues as well as academic leadership and non-academic units to execute fundraising strategies that support College priorities.

The incumbent will lead several multi-million-dollar fundraising campaigns around priority projects using campaign management best practices. The incumbent will work closely with College leadership to implement the campaigns by developing solid communications, recruiting and managing external volunteer champions, and implementing cultivation and solicitations activities. The incumbent will also, where appropriate, incorporate alumni and legacy giving strategies in collaboration with Advancement colleagues.

The incumbent is responsible to initiate, develop and strengthen relationships with a prospect pool of 125+ individuals, corporations, foundations, and other organizations. Developing a robust and diverse major gift pipeline is critical. With a focus on gifts of $10,000+, the incumbent has direct revenue accountability to raise $1-2 million annually and specific performance metrics based on activity targets. The incumbent ensures major gift donors are effectively cultivated and stewarded through meaningful communications, engagement opportunities, recognition, and reporting.

The incumbent is an outstanding strategist, leader, project manager, and team member who thrives in a collaborative and results-driven environment.

• Minimum four (4) year Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Public Relations or Public Administration.
• Equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience may be accepted in place of formal education.
• Certified as, or pursing, a Canadian Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) designation is considered an asset;
• Minimum seven (7) years experience in working as a front-line major gift fundraiser with a portfolio of 125+ prospects and donors;
• Experience closing multi-year commitments of five and six figures;
• Experience developing and implementing a fundraising campaign of $1 million +
• Experience mobilizing and inspiring volunteers of influence and affluence;
• Knowledge of all aspects of fundraising – regulation, methods of fundraising (direct marketing, major gift, planned giving, campaigns), volunteer management, Experience developing cases of support, proposals, and donor correspondence.
• Significant front-line fundraising experience in a high-performance team environment, closing gifts in the range of $10,000 - $1 M+ Track record managing donor pipelines and identifying and soliciting high potential donors;
• Experience in fundraising campaigns and working with volunteers;
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, with a professional presence and manner, with an ability to build significant relationships with high net worth donors;
• Excellent analytical skills.
• An ability to assess the donor pipeline and giving trends, track cultivation and solicitation efforts;
• Excellent organizational, planning and time management skills and attention to detail;
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, work…