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About the role

  • PG Manager overseeing all aspects of donor engagement and planned giving strategies. Leading a team to maximize growth opportunities while aligned with MSF Canada’s medical humanitarian mission.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all aspects of the PG unit, including marketing, donor engagement, estate administration, and mass marketing integration.
  • Cultivate relationships with loyal supporters, aligning their philanthropic goals with MSF’s mission of providing medical humanitarian aid worldwide.
  • Management of team and projects: oversee and lead the PG Officer, PG Estates Officer, and PG Coordinator.
  • Maximize growth opportunities: provide strong people skills and industry knowledge.
  • Lead stewardship, engagement and acquisition strategies for PG unit, developing and researching best practices to recruit and engage new and existing bequests.
  • Increase the income from donors (major, corporate, and planned giving) to fulfill the objectives outlined in the Strategic Plan.
  • Lead MSF Canada Organizational Performance Management (OPM) cycle for PG Unit: including budgeting, Annual Plan (AP), and quarterly reports for the PG unit.
  • Ensure responsible use of resources, including accountability for budget, contracts, and suppliers, recommending new strategies, or drafting proposals in anticipation of future needs.
  • Work with lawyers to ensure cash-flow, mitigating delays with estate distributions and contested estates; understanding of estate law; expert ability to advise Estate Trustees and hold estate solicitors accountable.
  • Collaborate with the Fundraising Systems Unit to improve the teams' capacity to build a data-driven FR strategy and program.

Requirements

  • Background in Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Finance, or Law
  • Demonstrated fundraising experience, with a strong focus on managing a Planned Giving portfolio in diverse settings such as charities, NGOs, or the financial sector.
  • Proven ability to lead donor acquisition and marketing campaigns for legacy giving, including overseeing multi-channel strategies and audience segmentation.
  • Experience managing relationships with 3rd party vendors and external legal counsel, ensuring compliance and effectiveness in planned giving operations.
  • Proven track record of meeting clear performance metrics and fundraising goals in planned giving and legacy fundraising.
  • Demonstrated success in leading and developing diverse teams, including direct reports, while fostering a positive work environment, providing constructive feedback, and implementing professional development initiatives.
  • Skilled in strategic donor engagement, stewarding high-net-worth individuals and collaborating with financial advisors, wealth managers, and estate lawyers.
  • Experience managing CRM systems and donor databases to track prospect engagement, performance, and reporting.
  • Ability to navigate complex financial instruments and tax laws related to charitable giving while working with donors and legal professionals.
  • Proficiency in English
  • Proficiency in French is preferred
  • A Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) designation or coursework in planned giving, estate law, tax law, or financial planning is an asset

Benefits

  • Comprehensive group insurance (health, dental, life, AD&D, prescriptions, etc.)
  • 5% RRSP contribution (no matching required)
  • 4 weeks’ vacation annually
  • Health Spending Accounts
  • Flexible work hours
  • Annual Professional Development budget
  • Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
  • Access to internal Psychosocial Care Unit Services

Job title

Job type

Contract

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

CA$87,850 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

HybridTorontoCanada

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