Divisional Director – Development

The Salvation Army in Canada

. Lead and manage a team of fundraising professionals across legacy giving, mid- and major gift portfolios .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeEdmonton • CanadaLead💰 CA$109,470 - CA$164,195 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in fundraising leadership, including major gift solicitation, team management, and strategic planning. Proficient in donor relationship management and capital campaign execution within a nonprofit environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Fundraising LeadershipMajor Gift SolicitationCRM ProficiencyCapital Campaign FundraisingCFRE Designation

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Hard Skills

Fundraising Strategy DevelopmentDonor Relationship ManagementBudget ManagementData AnalysisMoves Management Tracking

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsAdaptabilityCultural Flexibility

Tools & Technologies

Raiser’s Edge

Certifications & Qualifications

CFRE Designation

Industry Keywords

Legacy GivingPlanned GivingMid-Level Donor ProgramsCapital CampaignsNonprofit Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage a team of fundraising professionals across legacy giving, mid- and major gift portfolios
Personally steward and solicit a portfolio of the Division's top donors through face-to-face cultivation, relationship management, and direct gift asks
Develop and execute annual and multi-year fundraising strategies for Leadership & Legacy Giving
Lead the mid-level fundraising program and develop donor pathways to major giving
Drive capital campaign fundraising efforts with divisional leadership and external consultants
Establish and review KPIs, fundraising targets, and reporting frameworks across donor streams
Recruit, onboard, train, and mentor fundraising staff
Manage the Development budget and provide input on financial policies and resource allocation
Collaborate with divisional and territorial Development teams, Public Relations, and divisional leadership
Represent The Salvation Army at community, donor, and stakeholder events

Requirements

What you’ll need

7–10 years of progressive fundraising experience, including proven success in face-to-face major gift solicitation
Demonstrated experience managing and leading a fundraising team, setting goals, developing staff, and building a culture of performance
Deep knowledge of relationship fundraising including major gifts, legacy/planned giving, and mid-level donor programs
Strong CRM proficiency, ideally Raiser’s Edge; comfortable with donor data analysis and moves management tracking
Technical understanding of charitable tax implications, planned gifts, and estate administration
Experience in capital campaign fundraising, strategic planning, and budget management
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
High adaptability and cultural flexibility
Comfort working within a large, complex organization
Post-graduate degree in fundraising, nonprofit management, or a related field
CFRE designation required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Reasonable accommodation upon request