Director, Office of Philanthropy

Shriners Hospitals for Children - Canada provides ultra-specialized short-term orthopedic care to children in Quebec, other Canadian provinces, the United States and around the world. Affiliated with the Réseau universitaire intégré de santé et service sociaux McGill (RUISSS), the hospital promotes excellence and innovation in care, teaching and research. You will work in an innovative, creative and multidisciplinary environment focused on improving the quality of life of children and their families.

Shriners Hospitals for Children – Canada is looking for a strong candidate to lead the philanthropic effects of their hospital.

Working closely with the Hospital Administrator and reporting to the Executive Director of Location Philanthropy in Tampa, the Director, Office of Philanthropy will implement a comprehensive strategic plan for all fundraising activities from major gifts to annual fund and events for the Hospital. The incumbent proposes and incorporates innovative ideas for prospect identification, evaluation, cultivation, solicitation, recognition and stewardship. This will include maintaining a robust portfolio with six- and seven-figure donors and prospects in pursuit of impactful fundraising targets, working in collaboration with Home Office staff, local hospital administration and its Board of Governors to advance the philanthropy office, grow donor engagement, acquisition and stewardship, and support the overall philanthropic success.

The incumbent also contributes to the development, implementation and assessment of the mission, broad goals, strategies, objectives and priorities of the establishment and their management, and this, in concordance and in collaboration with members of the management team. In planning and managing their sector of activity, they must take into account both the orientations of the Shriners hospital network and those of the Quebec social and health network.

• Bachelor Degree or equivalent of education and experience required
• Master’s Degree in a discipline relevant to the functions – an asset
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible fundraising experience, with at least five (5) years’ experience building working with major giving and planned giving programs
• Fluency in French written and spoken; capacity to communicate (written and spoken) in English is required in order to support or collaborate with English-speaking clients and/or stakeholders

  Personal and Professional Skills

• Mobilizing leadership
• Excellent communication skills
• Impact and credibility in individual, committee or group relationships
• Ability to influence
• Strategic vision
• Tact and diplomacy
• Ability to work in a team environment

  Shriner Children’s offers a competitive compensation package including group insurance, 6 weeks of vacation, 13 statutory holidays per year, Pension Plan for Management Personnel (PPMP), free parking and professional development opportunities.

With its committed and dedicated staff, Shriners Hospitals for Children - Canada has been helping children reach their full potential for over 90 years. To learn more, visit

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Shriners Hospitals for Children – Canada supports the principle of equal access to employment and invites women, members of visible minorities, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities and Aboriginal peoples to apply.