About the role

Leadership Giving Manager advancing MS Canada’s fundraising for people affected by multiple sclerosis. Building major-donor relationships and securing transformational gifts across Canada.

Responsibilities

Build meaningful relationships with philanthropists who want to create lasting change for Canadians affected by multiple sclerosis
Inspire and steward leadership donors through personalized and meaningful engagement
Build and manage a portfolio of donors and prospects with potential to make transformational gifts
Develop creative strategies connecting donors with MS Canada's mission, research, and impact
Partner with volunteers, executives, and colleagues across the organization to cultivate philanthropic relationships
Help shape a culture of philanthropy
Contribute to ambitious fundraising goals that directly improve lives
Represent MS Canada and its world-leading MS research and innovation
Report to the Director, Leadership Giving

Minimum 3–5 years of experience as a major gift fundraiser with demonstrated success identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding gifts in the five- and six-figure range
Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
Ability to build genuine relationships with high-net-worth individuals
Strong organizational and project management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and opportunities simultaneously
Collaborative mindset and experience working effectively with senior leaders, volunteers, and cross-functional teams
Proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong initiative, sound judgment, and attention to detail
Experience using CRM/database systems to manage relationships and fundraising activity
Willingness to travel within Canada
Willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends for donor meetings and events
CFRE designation or progress toward certification is an asset
Experience working in a national charitable or health-related organization is an asset
Background check required