Manager, Major Gifts

Help Shape the Future of Blood Cancer Research and Support Across Canada 

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada (LLSC) is seeking an experienced frontline fundraiser to help grow and strengthen our national major gifts program. 

This is a strategic, donor-facing role focused on identifying, cultivating and securing transformational philanthropic support from individuals, families and select corporate partners across Canada with a direct focus in the Ontario Region.  

Managing a portfolio of qualified donors and prospects, the successful candidate will lead high-touch relationship strategies, drive new donor acquisition, and confidently move opportunities from initial engagement through solicitation and long-term stewardship. 

If you are energized by building authentic donor relationships, securing significant gifts, and helping shape the future of philanthropy within a national mission-driven organization, we would love to hear from you. 

About LLSC 

At LLSC, we are committed to improving the lives of Canadians affected by blood cancers through research, advocacy, support services, and community engagement. 

As we continue to evolve and grow, we are investing in building a strong, strategic philanthropy program focused on meaningful donor relationships, long-term impact, and transformational giving. 

We offer a flexible, collaborative and mission-driven environment where employees are empowered to grow, lead and make meaningful impact. 

About the Role 

The Manager, Major Gifts is a frontline fundraising professional responsible for growing philanthropic revenue through the development and management of a portfolio of donors and prospects. 

This role is heavily focused on: 

• Major gifts acquisition 

• Pipeline development 

• Donor qualification and cultivation 

• Face-to-face fundraising 

• Strategic relationship management 

• Securing transformational philanthropic support 

The successful candidate will manage a portfolio of 150+ qualified donors and prospects and play a key role in identifying, cultivating and securing six-figure gifts in support of LLSC’s mission priorities. 

This role requires a proactive and driven fundraiser who is comfortable building relationships from the ground up, navigating complex donor conversations, and confidently leading solicitations and stewardship activities.  

What You’ll Do 

Major Gifts & Donor Engagement 

• Manage and grow a portfolio of major donors and high-potential prospects across Canada 

• Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward donors through strategic relationship management 

• Build and advance a healthy donor pipeline focused on long-term philanthropic growth 

• Develop customized engagement and solicitation activities aligned with donor interests and organizational priorities 

• Personally lead face-to-face donor meetings, presentations and gift conversations 

• Secure significant and multi-year philanthropic commitments, including six-figure gifts 

Pipeline Development & Acquisition 

• Proactively identify and pursue new major gift opportunities through research, networking, referrals and relationship-building 

• Build meaningful relationships with individuals, families, community leaders and select corporate partners 

• Confidently move prospects through all stages of the donor cycle, from discovery through stewardship 

• Maintain disciplined pipeline management and revenue forecasting using CRM tools and reporting systems 

Stewardship & Relationship Management 

• Deliver high-touch donor stewardship that strengthens long-term engagement and philanthropic investment 

• Ensure donors feel informed, connected and valued through meaningful communication and impact reporting 

• Support donor engagement opportunities tied to mission, research and community impact initiatives 

Collaboration & Volunteer Engagement 

• Partner cross-functionally with colleagues across fundraising, mission and leadership teams to align donor opportunities with organizational priorities 

• Engage volunteer leaders and advocates to support donor cultivation and relationship-building efforts 

• Contribute to a collaborative and high-performing national fundraising team 

What You Bring 

• Proven experience in frontline fundraising, major gifts, philanthropy or advancement 

• Demonstrated success securing significant philanthropic gifts and managing donor relationships 

• Strong experience with donor cultivation, solicitation, stewardship and moves management 

• Confidence leading strategic donor conversations and face-to-face fundraising meetings 

• Experience managing and growing a donor portfolio with measurable revenue outcomes 

• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to engage executives, community leaders, volunteers and donors 

• A proactive, self-directed and strategic approach to pipeline development and donor acquisition 

• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills 

• Comfort working in a dynamic, fast-paced and collaborative national environment 

• Willingness to travel as  for donor meetings, events and relationship-building opportunities 

What We Offer 

• Flexible and hybrid work environment 

• Generous vacation and paid holiday closures, including additional time off during the holiday season 

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including a healthcare spending account 

• Opportunities for professional growth and development 

• A collaborative, mission-driven team culture 

• The opportunity to make meaningful impact for Canadians affected by blood cancers 

Additional Information 

We recognize that strong candidates may bring diverse professional experiences and career paths. If your background aligns with many — though not every — qualification 

listed above, we encourage you to apply. 

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve.