Director, Major Gifts

Job Title: Director, Major Gifts (Full-time, Permanent)

Location: Our office is in Toronto, Ontario, with flexible and hybrid work options available.

Reports to: Chief Development and Communications Officer

Hiring Range: $115,000 - $125,000 annually, including a comprehensive benefits plan, pension plan, 3 weeks paid vacation, increasing to 4 weeks paid vacation in your second year of employment, a December break (usually a week) to recharge, wellness days, access to an Employee Assistance Program and professional development opportunities.

Job Posting Closing Date: We encourage candidates to apply by March 11, 2026. This posting is open until filled.

At the heart of Right To Food’s work is the belief that food is a basic right. We bring people together around good food so communities can thrive. With more than 450 partners across the country, we build inclusive, culturally responsive Community Food Centres, share knowledge, create health-focused programs, and advocate for equitable policy change.

At Right To Food, we work on behalf of good food for all. Our collective approach at Right To Food is founded on dignity and respect, equity and empathy. These values are core to our mission and outlined in our Good Food Principles.

Right To Food is strongly committed to equity and inclusion within its community. We welcome applications from members of racialized groups, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

We are committed to an equitable and inclusive selection process and work environment, and welcome candidates to speak about how their experience has demonstrated a commitment to Equity, Inclusion, Reconciliation and Anti-Oppression.

The Director, Major Gifts is looked upon to lead and grow the organization’s major gifts program. Reporting to the Chief Development and Communications Officer, this role is responsible for the strategic cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of a portfolio of major gift donors and prospects, with a focus on securing transformational philanthropic support that advances the organization’s mission and long-term sustainability.

The Director, Major Gifts plays a key leadership role in shaping and executing Right to Food’s major gifts strategy, working collaboratively across the Development & Communications team and with senior leadership to build strong, values-aligned donor relationships. This role requires a relationship-centred, results-driven fundraiser with demonstrated experience securing significant gifts, developing compelling cases for support, and contributing to ambitious revenue goals.

• Manage and grow a portfolio of major gift donors and prospects, with gifts of $100,000+.
• Achieve annual revenue targets of $2M, with annual progression. In the first year, the role will focus primarily on stewarding and growing an existing major gifts portfolio, while laying the groundwork for expanded acquisition and long-term growth.
• Build and maintain authentic relationships with major donors through personalized communication, including in-person meetings and impact reporting.
• Collaborate with the leadership team to identify organizational priorities and develop compelling cases for support and proposals that connect priorities to donor interests.
• Work with donors and their advisors to structure gifts using appropriate giving vehicles, including planned giving options, to meet donor philanthropic goals and organizational priorities.
• Manage and refine all aspects of the major gifts program, including moves management, prospect research, and donor stewardship systems.
• Coach key staff and board members to engage donors meaningfully with Right To Food's work.
• Establish and track quarterly and annual fundraising metrics, presenting regular progress reports to leadership.
• Develop campaign, funder, and donor reports as needed.

• Align with Right To Food values and contribute to the evolution of our culture, and a work environment that is grounded in Equity, Courage,…