Manager, Major Gifts

Help Shape the Future of Blood Cancer Research and Support Across Canada

At LLSC, we are committed to improving the lives of Canadians affected by blood cancers through research, advocacy, support services, and community engagement.

As we continue to evolve and grow, we are investing in building a strong, strategic philanthropy program focused on meaningful donor relationships, long‑term impact, and transformational giving.

We offer a flexible, collaborative and mission‑driven environment where employees are empowered to grow, lead and make meaningful impact.

The Manager, Major Gifts is a frontline fundraising professional responsible for growing philanthropic revenue through the development and management of a portfolio of donors and prospects.

• Major gifts acquisition
• Pipeline development
• Donor qualification and cultivation
• Face‑to‑face fundraising
• Strategic relationship management
• Securing transformational philanthropic support

• Manage and grow a portfolio of major donors and high‑potential prospects across Canada
• Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward donors through strategic relationship management
• Build and advance a healthy donor pipeline focused on long‑term philanthropic growth
• Develop customized engagement and solicitation activities aligned with donor interests and organizational priorities
• Personally lead face‑to‑face donor meetings, presentations and gift conversations
• Secure significant and multi‑year philanthropic commitments, including six‑figure gifts

• Proactively identify and pursue new major gift opportunities through research, networking, referrals and relationship‑building
• Build meaningful relationships with individuals, families, community leaders and select corporate partners
• Confidently move prospects through all stages of the donor cycle, from discovery through stewardship
• Maintain disciplined pipeline management and revenue forecasting using CRM tools and reporting systems

• Deliver high‑touch donor stewardship that strengthens long‑term engagement and philanthropic investment
• Ensure donors feel informed, connected and valued through meaningful communication and impact reporting
• Support donor engagement opportunities tied to mission, research and community impact initiatives

• Partner cross‑functionally with colleagues across fundraising, mission and leadership teams to align donor opportunities with organizational priorities
• Engage volunteer leaders and advocates to support donor cultivation and relationship‑building efforts
• Contribute to a collaborative and high‑performing national fundraising team

• Proven experience in frontline fundraising, major gifts, philanthropy or advancement
• Demonstrated success securing significant philanthropic gifts and managing donor relationships
• Strong experience with donor cultivation, solicitation, stewardship and moves management
• Confidence leading strategic donor conversations and face‑to‑face fundraising meetings
• Experience managing and growing a donor portfolio with measurable revenue outcomes
• Strong relationship‑building skills with the ability to engage executives, community leaders, volunteers and donors
• A proactive, self‑directed and strategic approach to pipeline development and donor acquisition
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Comfort working in a dynamic, fast‑paced and collaborative national environment
• Willingness to travel as required for donor meetings, events and relationship‑building opportunities

• Flexible and hybrid work environment
• Generous vacation and paid holiday closures, including additional time off during the holiday season
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including a healthcare spending account
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A collaborative, mission‑driven team culture
• The opportunity to make meaningful impact for Canadians affected by blood cancers

We recognize that strong candidates may bring diverse professional experiences and career paths. If your background aligns with many — though not every — qualification listed above, we encourage you to apply.

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve.