Job Description

Position Details:
Current Rate of Pay: Min = $64.32/hr, Max = $74.56/hr
Employment type: Temporary contract
Duration of employment: 2 Years
Hours of work: 35 hrs/week
Work location: Head office, 5 Shoreham Drive
Division: Corporate Services
Business unit: Strategic Business Planning & Performance
Travel: 25%
Existing Vacancy: Yes

About TRCA:
With more than 60 years of experience, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is one of 36 Conservation Authorities in Ontario, created to safeguard and enhance the health and well-being of watershed communities through the protection and restoration of the natural environment and the ecological services the environment provides.

TRCA is considered the provincial leader in conserving, restoring, and managing natural resources to advance safe and sustainable development. Also, TRCA was recently recognized as a Greater Toronto’s Top Employer for 2026 and a Canada’s Greenest Employer for 2026.

To apply to this posting, click on the “Apply” icon. Please submit your resume and cover letter in one file (PDF or Word) and upload using only the ‘Resume’ feature within the application prior to 11:59 pm on June 29th 2026.

How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team:
The Manager, Fundraising leads and executes major gift strategies that directly advance TRCA’s Meadoway project and the broader mission of Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation (TRCF). This role is accountable for securing significant philanthropic revenue to accelerate the Meadoway’s transformation into a world class, 16 kilometre linear park and ecological corridor, while also building a sustainable pipeline of major and transformational donors committed to its long term success.
The Manager oversees the cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and retention of high capacity donors and prospects, with a strong emphasis on securing multi year investments that fuel Meadoway priorities, such as large scale meadow restoration, active transportation infrastructure, community engagement, and climate resilient green space development.

Major Responsibilities:
• Develop and implement comprehensive major gift business plans aligned with TRCA and TRCF’s strategic priorities and annual revenue objectives
• Manage and actively steward a portfolio of high-capacity donors and prospects with giving potential of $100K and above
• Lead cultivation, solicitation, and closure of six- and seven-figure gifts, including multi-year pledges and blended gift structures
• Develop and monitor annual revenue forecasts and pipeline projections to ensure revenue targets are met
• Measure and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), including donor retention, upgrade rates, pipeline movement, and solicitation outcomes.
• Prepare high-quality proposals, impact reports, cases for support, and stewardship materials tailored to donor interests
• Accountable for achieving annual fundraising revenue targets and major gift performance objectives, while managing costs and optimizing return on investment
• Work closely with Senior Leadership Team (SLT), TRCF Board members, and senior management to develop and execute strategies for top-tier donor cultivation and solicitation
• Represent TRCA and TRCF at donor meetings, community engagements, and select signature events to elevate philanthropic visibility

What will you need to succeed:
Education (degree/diploma/certifications)
• University degree in Business, Communications, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, or related field.
• Valid Ontario Class G2 driver's license

Experience
• 5+ years of progressive major gifts fundraising experience
• Demonstrated success closing six-figure gifts and managing a seven-figure portfolio
• Experience working with senior executives and Boards

Knowledge/Skill/Ability - Competencies
• Applied knowledge of major gift strategy, donor lifecycle management, and fundraising best practices.
• Exceptional negotiation, influencing, and closing skills
• Ability to use critical thinking to evaluate donor opportunities, assess risk, and determine strategic approach
• Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple high-value donor relationships simultaneously
• Ability to identify and cultivate new philanthropic opportunities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate ideas, proposals, and project status for various audiences
• Able to self-manage workload and prioritize tasks as an ongoing challenge in a frequently fluctuating workload and multiple deadlines; adopts and leads through Project Management methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall approaches
• Proficiency in Blackbaud Raisers Edge and MS Office suite including online software such as MS teams, WebEx, and SharePoint

What TRCA has to offer you:
As part of a progressive team you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact to preserving and protecting nature, while maintaining a balance between the natural environment and built environment. Working with experts within our field, you will join a team of colleagues that are committed to TRCA’s core values by demonstrating the following behaviours; integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect, and excellence (icare).

You will be part of a diverse and inclusive organization that:
• Makes a positive difference in the communities we serve.
• Fosters high performance and collaborative teams.
• Provides continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits program (including Defined Benefit Pension Plan – OMERS/OTPP).
• Pregnancy & Parental Leave Top-Up Program.
• Provides unique TRCA Perks.
• Provides flexible work arrangements in accordance with organizational policy and operational requirements, with regular office presence required; however, such arrangements are not guaranteed and are subject to approval.
• Offers potential for career growth and advancement.

While the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) thanks all applicants for their interest, only those under consideration will be contacted for interviews. Please be advised that successful incumbent(s) may be required to undergo a vulnerable sector screening and/or driver’s abstract check as a part of the final step in the hiring process.

TRCA is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and TRCA Policies, accommodation will be provided at any point throughout the hiring process, provided the candidate makes their accommodation needs known to the TRCA. We welcome applications from all qualified persons.

Personal information you provide through the TRCA recruitment, selection, and onboarding process is collected under the authority of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C.27. Collection of this personal information is necessary for the proper administration of this recruitment process for employment and volunteer positions with TRCA. Personal information is protected from disclosure pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Any questions regarding this collection activity should be directed to the Manager of Records and Information, 5 Shoreham Drive, Toronto, ON, M3N 1S4, (437) 880 2308.