Director of Fundraising & Philanthropy

POSITION TYPE: Permanent

STATUS: Full-time

DEPARTMENT: Fundraising

AFFILIATION: Non-Unionized Position

LOCATION: Scarborough, ON - HYBRID

HOURS: 9am – 5pm, Mon – Fri; 35 hours per week. Occasional Evenings & Weekends for Fundraising Events. 

START DATE: August-September, 2025 

Be a Force for Community Impact!

About Us:

For over 45 years, Tropicana Community Services (TCS) has been a pillar of strength and support, proudly standing as one of Canada's largest Black-led, Caribbean and Black-serving (B3) organizations. Our mission is to empower youth, newcomers, and families through culturally responsive services rooted in education, employment, and community development. We deliver on our mission through a diverse array of programs tailored to meet the needs of our community.

About the Role:

We are embarking on an exciting new chapter — one that will further TCS as a leader in the non-profit and Caribbean and Black-serving space. Our ambition is to create enough momentum and interest in Tropicana to amplify our ability to support the communities we serve, at a time when this support is needed more than ever. 

Reporting directly to the President of the organization, the Director of Fundraising & Philanthropy is a strategic and hands-on leader responsible for driving all aspects of fundraising in support of Tropicana’s mission and vision. This role is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive fundraising strategy, oversee grant writing, build strong donor and funder relationships, and lead day-to-day fundraising activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a multi-year fundraising and philanthropy strategy aligned with organizational priorities, with a focus on unrestricted funding.


• Identify and cultivate relationships with individual donors, high-net-worth individuals, foundations, corporate sponsors, and government partners.


• In collaboration with Marketing and internal stakeholders, lead and contribute to the preparation of compelling grant applications, reports, and fundraising assets.


• Build internal fundraising capacity by collaborating with senior leadership, staff, the board, and establishing a new fundraising committee.


• Manage donor recognition, database systems, and campaign reporting using a data-driven approach — including implementation of a CRM system.


• Plan and execute annual fundraising initiatives and events.


• Stay informed of funding trends and opportunities relevant to Tropicana’s programs, and provide regular reporting on key metrics and progress.

About You:

• 7+ years progressive experience in fundraising, grant writing, and donor stewardship or equivalent.


• Experience securing funding from multiple sources (grants, major gifts, corporations, events).


• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.


• Collaborative, strategic thinker with a strong "doer" mentality — willing to roll up sleeves and execute.


• Knowledge of CRM systems (e.g., Raiser’s Edge, DonorPerfect) an asset.


• Passion for community development and equity-focused work.


• CFRE designation or relevant certification is an asset but not required.
  

What We Offer:

• Opportunity: Play a key role in building a strategy from the ground up and influencing a values-driven culture and the community at large.


• Collaboration: Join a committed, collaborative team that is excited to learn and help.


• Comprehensive Rewards: Competitive base salary, health and dental benefits, RRSP-matching, and more.


• Flexibility: Enjoy a role with hybrid work arrangements.

Tropicana Community Services is committed to creating an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Please inform the Human Resources department, at the time of your application, of any requirement for accommodation in order for us to assess all employees in a fair and equitable manner.