Senior Director – Major Gifts and Campaigns – Full-time, Permanent – Canada, Remote
Job Description
Description
At Parkinson Canada, we envision in a world where no one is limited by Parkinson’s. More than 110,000 people in Canada are affected by this complex and deeply personal condition. While there is currently no cure, we are inspired every day by the strength, courage, and individuality of our community.
We exist to empower and inspire people living with Parkinson’s and their care partners to live fully and courageously. Through support, advocacy, and innovative research, we are transforming what it means to live with Parkinson’s in Canada.
We’re not your typical non-profit. We bring swagger to everything we do. That means showing up with courage, creativity, and compassion. It means embracing the wobble, speaking up even when your voice trembles, and seeing possibility where others see limits. Our culture is bold, purpose-driven, and deeply human.
At Parkinson Canada, every role is a chance to make meaningful change. If you’re passionate about making a difference, unafraid to challenge the status quo, and ready to move with purpose and conviction, we want to meet you.
This is more than a job. It’s a movement.
About the role
Job Overview
As a key member of the Philanthropy leadership team, the Senior Director, Major Gifts and Campaigns will lead the strategic growth of Parkinson Canada’s major gifts program and oversee the planning and execution of a multi-year national campaign to fund priority initiatives. This individual will be responsible for cultivating transformative donor relationships, developing strategic engagement opportunities, and securing high-impact philanthropic support from individuals, corporations, and foundations.
Reporting to the Vice President, Philanthropy, Brand Marketing and Communications, the Senior Director will work collaboratively across the organization—engaging senior leadership, volunteers, and external stakeholders—to ensure revenue growth and long-term sustainability in support of Parkinson Canada’s mission.
What You’ll Be Doing
Major Gifts Strategy and Leadership
- Develop and execute a comprehensive major gifts strategy to support Parkinson Canada’s mission, ensuring alignment with overall fundraising goals and the organization’s strategic plan.
- Nurture and develop long-term relationships that will result in the highest levels of philanthropic support for Parkinson Canada.
- Manage a portfolio of 75-100 major gift prospects and donors through qualifying, cultivating, soliciting andstewarding these relationships to grow immediate funding, long term funding and planned gifts, with a focus on gifts at $100,000 and higher.
- Oversee the full Major Gift portfolio to ensure all Major Gift staff are focused on qualifying, cultivating and soliciting new major gift prospects while maintaining ongoing relationships with existing donors for future giving.
- Set annual fundraising targets for major gifts, in conjunction with the Vice President, Philanthropy, Brand Marketing and Communications consistently tracking progress against goals and achieving targets both individually and for the team.
- Build and maintain relationships with prospective and current major donors through personalizedcommunication, in-person meetings, and tailored stewardship plans.
- Serve as the executive lead for Parkinson Canada’s national campaign, including quiet phase planning, case development, and public launch.
- Develop a compelling case for support and integrated campaign materials in collaboration with Marketing and Communications.
- Oversee the campaign volunteer strategy, including a Campaign Cabinet and regional champions.
- Ensure campaign milestones, financial targets, and donor stewardship plans are met.
Organizational Collaboration and Leadership
- Collaborate with senior leadership and across the philanthropy, mission and executive leadership team to develop targeted fundraising strategies and engage the board, volunteers, and other stakeholders in fundraising efforts.
- Work closely with the Marketing & Communications team to create impactful messaging and collateral to engage major gift donors.
- Mentor and support junior fundraising staff, providing guidance, training, and feedback to enhance team effectiveness.
- Manage donor data and fundraising progress using the organization’s CRM system, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records.
- Provide regular reports on major gifts fundraising performance, including progress towards goals, donor activity, and strategic adjustments.
What is needed to succeed in this role?
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in major gifts, capital campaigns, or leadership fundraising roles.
- Proven track record and expertise in identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and securing major gifts from high-net-worth individuals and institutions, including successful management of six- and seven-figure donations.
- Demonstrated experience managing or co-leading capital, comprehensive, or transformational campaigns.
- A strategic thinker with exceptional interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills—both written and verbal—with the ability to craft compelling cases for support.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams and with external partners.
- Experience working with CRM databases
- High degree of professionalism, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
Conclusion
How To Apply
If you are passionate about improving the lives of Canadians living with Parkinson’s through a fulfilling career with plenty of opportunity to grow, then this role is for you.
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Salary range: $125,000-$135,000 CAD
Parkinson Canada will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Please indicate accommodations as required if contacted.
Please note that the successful candidate will be required to pass a standard Criminal Record Check.
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Company
Parkinson Canada
Location
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Country
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Salary
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