Senior Director, Fund Development

Positions Available: 1 
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent 
Location: 70 Richmond St E, Suite 400 Toronto, ON M5C 1N8 

Work Model: Hybrid; requiring a minimum of three (3) days per week in office 

Schedule: Monday - Friday 9 AM – 5 PM 

Reports To: Executive Director 
Salary: $136,652.05 
Closing Date: Friday, January 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST. 

Friends of Ruby is dedicated to supporting the well-being of 2SLGBTQIA+ youth aged 16-29 through mental health services, social programs, and housing. We operate a Youth Drop-In Centre, offering barrier-free counselling, hot meals, and community programming, and a Transitional Home, providing emergency and long-term housing with life-skills support. 

If you're passionate about creating safe, inclusive spaces for marginalized youth, this is your chance to make an impact as a Senior Director, Fund Development! 

About the Role 

The Senior Director, Fund Development will lead Friends of Ruby’s multi-year fundraising strategy and oversees all fund development activities, including major gifts, corporate partnerships, grants, and donor stewardship, while working closely with the Executive Director, Board, and internal teams. Success is defined by building a strong, diversified funding pipeline with consistent six-figure commitments, achieving and exceeding annual revenue goals, and fostering a philanthropic culture that enables significant growth in impact for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth 

As a Senior Director, Fund Development, you will be responsible for: 

• Lead and execute a multi-year philanthropic strategy focused on major gifts, corporate partnerships, and foundation grants. 

• Build and manage a high-value donor portfolio, securing transformative six-figure commitments. 

• Oversee complex and multi-year gifts, grant development, reporting, and donor stewardship in line with CRA guidelines. 

• Serve as Friends of Ruby’s chief philanthropy ambassador; engage and support the Executive Director and Board in advancing major gifts. 

• Cultivate an organization-wide culture of philanthropy and advise the Board’s Fund Development Committee using data-driven insights. 

• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing development team, including future staffing planning. 

• Ensure ethical fundraising, CRA compliance, and strong CRM, gift management, and stewardship practices. 

What You Bring 

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; advanced degree preferred. 

• Minimum 7–10 years of progressive philanthropic leadership experience in the non-profit sector. 

• Proven track record in major gift fundraising, with the ability to secure six-figure commitments. 

• Proficiency with donor management/CRM software (e.g., Bloomerang, Raiser’s Edge). 

Why Work with Us? 

• A welcoming, inclusive environment where your voice matters. 

• The opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of 2SLGBTQIA+ youth. 

• Flexible scheduling that fits your life. 

• Growth opportunities in a mission-driven organization. 

What We Need 

• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada. 

• Must provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check. 

• Must reside in Ontario. 

• Hybrid work schedule  (minimum 3 days in-office per week). 

• Availability for occasional evenings and travel as needed. 

Important Note 

If you have accessed Friends of Ruby services in the past year, we kindly ask that you refrain from applying for this position. This policy helps to ensure objectivity and avoids potential conflicts of interest. We prioritize equal opportunity for all applicants and aim to maintain the integrity of our organization. We appreciate your understanding and commitment to a fair hiring process. 

How to Apply 

To ensure a fair and efficient hiring process, we kindly ask that all applications be submitted directly through the job posting link. We are unable to accept phone inquiries regarding this position. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive, we are only able to contact candidates who have been selected for an interview. 

Friends of Ruby is committed to an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you require accommodation at any stage, please inform our People and Culture team. 

Preference will be given to members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community as part of our commitment to equity and representation. 

Apply by Friday, January 30 at 5:00 PM EST and help us create brighter futures for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth. 

We can’t wait to hear from you!