Vice President, Philanthropy

Heart & Stroke

. Provide strategic leadership and management for philanthropic development across Quebec .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • CanadaLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in strategic leadership and management of philanthropic development, with a strong focus on major gift solicitation, donor engagement, and financial oversight. Proficient in bilingual communication and committed to ethical fundraising practices.

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Major Gift SolicitationBilingual Proficiency in French and EnglishPhilanthropic PlanningDonor Relationship ManagementCFRE Designation

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Hard Skills

Fundraising ExperienceFinancial Performance MonitoringProposal DevelopmentBudget ManagementData Analysis

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsNegotiation SkillsCollaborative LeadershipAttention to DetailStrategic Thinking

Tools & Technologies

Donor Database ManagementFundraising Software

Certifications & Qualifications

CFRE Designation

Industry Keywords

Philanthropic DevelopmentMajor GiftsDonor StewardshipCommunity FundraisingAFP Codes of Ethics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic leadership and management for philanthropic development across Quebec
Lead the Quebec Development team and manage a portfolio of major donors and prospects
Secure significant gifts and support the Foundation’s strategic priorities
Contribute to organizational strategy and regional performance as a member of senior leadership groups
Develop multi-year philanthropic plans aligned with organizational priorities
Support annual major-gifts revenue and expense budgets and monitor financial results and projections
Build a pipeline of prospective donors and partners
Identify collaboration opportunities across major gifts, legacy giving, community fundraising, intermediaries, and third-party events
Cultivate, solicit, recognize, and steward major donors
Develop customized donor engagement approaches, proposals, and solicitations
Identify and qualify prospects through research, professional networks, staff, and volunteer referrals
Lead relationships with French-speaking major donors, particularly in Quebec
Negotiate gift terms, close solicitations, and ensure donor recognition and stewardship
Engage the Quebec Provincial Advisory Board in corporate philanthropy, sponsorships, and individual giving
Provide regular progress updates to the advisory board
Support board recruitment and succession planning
Communicate the Foundation’s mission, strategic plan, and funding priorities to donors and prospects
Collaborate with scientists, clinicians, and internal teams on compelling funding opportunities and donor meetings
Develop cultivation and solicitation strategies and direct the Development team
Coordinate fundraising approaches across teams
Develop and oversee annual donor stewardship and communications plans
Record donor, supporter, and volunteer interactions in the database within 48 hours
Collaborate with central Development teams on prospect research, information management, proposal development, donor communications, recognition, and stewardship
Ensure compliance with Foundation policies, procedures, Development standards, and professional conduct requirements
Contribute to annual planning, financial oversight, and monitoring of fundraising performance
Coach and develop team members, establish performance goals, and allocate resources effectively
Support fundraising volunteers and collaborate with Human Resources on recruitment and talent development
Achieve an annual major-gifts revenue goal of $1 million

Requirements

What you’ll need

University degree
At least 10 years of fundraising experience in a bilingual market
Demonstrated success soliciting and securing major gifts of $100,000 or more
Experience managing donor relationships from identification through cultivation, solicitation, recognition, and stewardship
Experience developing philanthropic plans, fundraising budgets, and monitoring financial performance
Experience recruiting, training, and collaborating with volunteers or fundraisers
Experience leading a major-gift campaign is an asset
Full bilingual proficiency in French and English, orally and in writing
CFRE designation and involvement in a relevant professional association are assets
Familiarity with AFP, CAGP, and APRA codes of ethics, policies, and procedures
Strategic thinking and attention to detail
Strong analytical skills and ability to use multiple databases
Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building, negotiation, written, and verbal communication skills
Experience preparing funding proposals, grant applications, letters, donor communications, and volunteer briefings
Ability to collaborate with volunteers, board members, donors, and internal stakeholders
Collaborative leadership and ability to coach and develop a team
Ability to balance strategic planning, team leadership, and direct donor engagement
Commitment to professional fundraising ethics and responsible donor stewardship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Permanent, full-time position
Opportunities to contribute to cardiovascular and brain health research and public health impact
Professional development and talent development support
Collaborative work with researchers, healthcare professionals, volunteers, donors, and internal teams