Major Giving Coordinator

Applications will be accepted until 09:00am Eastern Time on Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Salary Grade: Level 13 - $64,251 in starting year

At the core of Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Canada’s identity is a commitment to medical ethics, independence, neutrality, and impartiality. We go where people’s medical needs are greatest. These ideals have driven every aspect of our work – from medical care and logistical coordination, to finance and communications – since MSF was established in 1971. 

The Major Giving Coordinator is responsible for supporting the Major Giving team through engagement, recognition, and acknowledgement of MSF Canada’s largest donors. Reporting to the Major Giving Manager and working closely with the Donor Engagement Officers, and other members of the Fundraising team, the Coordinator supports with the engagement, stewardship and administration of all major donors and prospects. The Major Giving Coordinator, in conjunction with the Major Giving, team maps and coordinates a comprehensive stewardship program, striving to exceed donor expectations and communicate MSF’s operations and values effectively.

MSF Canada is looking for someone who will be responsible for the following:  

• Compliance and Reporting : Support with Major Giving Annual Planning process and assist with the execution and implementation of resulting strategies.


• Solicitation, Cultivation and Stewardship : Provide tailored stewardship communication materials to Donor Engagement Officers, including special thanks, cultivation, solicitation, ad-hoc funding proposals and other relevant materials (this can include both complex financial and written information).


• Gift Administration : Responsible for the acknowledgment of all Category C portfolio donations


• General Administration : Assist with various duties related to fundraising administration, including providing support to other Philanthropy units

A detailed job description is available HERE.

The successful candidate will bring to MSF Canada:  

• Demonstrated professional experience in roles supporting multiple people and projects


• Track record of excellent customer service and proven ability to prioritize multiple requests


• Experience and knowledge of relationship-based fundraising


• Strong communication skills especially related to writing, proofreading and editing


• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet, e-mail, and database management


• Fluency in spoken and written English


• Proficiency in spoken and written French is an asset

MSF Canada will provide:

• Starting 4 weeks' of vacation per year 


• Access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) 


• Flexible work hours and a hybrid working model (minimum 40% in office) 


• An accessible open concept, shared office space with bookable workstations (consisting of sit/stand desks, swivel chair, laptop with dock and double monitors) and various sized meeting rooms  


• A commitment to incorporating equity, diversity, and inclusion in everything  


• 5% RRSP contributions (no employee matching required) 


• Health Spending Account 


• Lifestyle Spending Account 


• Group insurance (Life, Dependent Life, AD&D) 


• Peace of Mind plan (prescription drug coverage, accidental dental, hospital care, etc.) 


• Annual professional development budget


• A positive and innovative office culture is based on core values of humanity, integrity and results

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada; MSF Canada is not able to support or relocate candidates from outside Canada.

NOTE: Any questions or concerns regarding accommodation and accessibility may be addressed to [email protected].