THE OPPORTUNITY:

World Vision Canada is currently seeking a strategic, dynamic, and experienced fundraiser to join our team in the role of Lead Philanthropy Advisor, Major Gifts (ON). Reporting to the Executive Director, Philanthropy Engagement, the Lead Philanthropy Advisor, Major Gifts will work to drive revenue by securing gifts at the five and six-figure levels and will join our growing dedicated national group of passionate and committed frontline fundraisers.

The Lead Philanthropy Advisor, Major Gifts will have demonstrated major gift fundraising experience with a track record of success. Working collaboratively and synergistically alongside the Executive Director, Philanthropy and other internal teams at World Vision Canada, the Lead Philanthropy Advisor, Major Gifts will personally manage their own major gift donor and prospect portfolio through the donor cycle in a way that strategically builds relationships and increases revenues.

This is an exciting time to join World Vision Canada as it prepares to launch a new major national campaign (2024-2030) for which, the Lead Philanthropy Advisor, Major Gifts will help to secure anchor gifts and to grow the major gift revenue stream to support leading-edge programs.

The ideal candidate will have a deep passion for international development and social impact, with the ability to work independently and effectively from a home office and be part of workplace practices such as weekly online chapel and online staff devotions every two weeks. Occasional travel to World Vision Canada’s head office in Mississauga may also be required.

World Vision Canada has consistently been recognized as one of Canada’s top employers. Other awards granted are for financial transparency, marketing, customer service and for the work we do in the field.  We are Canada’s largest development, relief, and advocacy non-profit.

OUR IDENTITY AND VISION

WHAT WE DO

Grounded in more than 70 years of experience and expertise, World Vision works alongside communities, supporters, partners, and governments to change the way the world works for children, focusing on three specific areas:

• Emergency relief
• Transformational development
• Promotion of justice

WHY WE DO IT

We are inspired and motivated by our Christian faith. We believe in upholding, restoring, and honouring the dignity and value of every human being, and we work alongside the most vulnerable as a demonstration of God’s love.

World Vision serves all people—without distinction of any kind, such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, sexual orientation, gender identity or other status.

CORE VALUES

• We are Christian
• We are committed to the poor
• We value people
• We are stewards
• We are partners
• We are responsive

HISTORICAL TIMELINE

Fighting for what matters. For every child. For the last 70 years.

1950s - Helping one little girl with $5 in his pocket, Bob Pierce starts World Vision.

1970s - Coming to the aid of stranded Vietnamese refugees with Operation Seasweep.

1980s - “First in” during the Ethiopian famine. “Last out” leaving behind fertile, green valleys.

1990s - Challenging the church to care about the AIDS crisis, even when it was a tough topic.

2000s - Rebuilding lives after the Asian tsunami and Haiti earthquakes with short-term relief and long-term recovery.

Today - Helping more than 4 million children in nearly 100 countries.

WHERE WE WORK

Focusing where we’re most needed

World Vision is guided by a single goal:

The sustained well-being of children, especially the most vulnerable.

To reach this goal, we must first meet children (and their families) where they are—and understand their needs—before we can work with them toward immediate and long-term solutions.

World Vision identifies “vulnerable” girls and boys as those under 18 who experience two or more  of the following realities (understanding these factors may shift according to the environment):

• Children in abusive, violent or exploitative relationships. 
• Children living in extreme poverty and deprivation.
• Children who face discrimination that prevents them from accessing services and opportunities.
• Children who are most susceptible to the negative effects of emergencies and protracted crises.
• Children with disabilities or life-threatening health conditions.
• Children who live without care and protection.

HOW WE WORK

Partnering with People

Our work begins and ends with the people we serve.

• Early in the planning stages of a project, World Vision engages with community members, local organizations, churches and other faith groups, government and decision-makers. We conduct gender, human rights and needs assessments, holding community consultations to identify the specific challenges families are facing. This involves bringing people together ensuring their voices are heard as they define what they need to both survive and thrive. 
• Once the community has identified their objectives and plans are set, we work alongside them to carry out the projects. This requires strong connections between governments and community leaders, and healthy relationships between families, local organizations and churches and other faith groups as we work toward shared goals. 
• World Vision staff are in constant communication with community members over the course of a project, but formal sessions also create spaces to debrief, discuss progress and lessons learned, and make adjustments to our activities when needed.
• “Community Summits” create opportunities to set plans and evaluate progress collectively, while accountability mechanisms like help desks invite people to speak directly with World Vision staff about concerns or suggestions. This helps ensure people’s experiences are being heard and their recommendations are given careful attention. Our follow-up to community feedback is also tracked.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

World Vision Canada

World Vision Canada - Programs

Annual Report - 2023

Financial Statements 2023

Our Partners

World Vision International

World News and Stories

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Maintain a personal portfolio of high-value prospects and donors to achieve fundraising targets.
• Develop and implement individual donor strategies to guide donors through the fundraising cycle.
• Support senior leadership, executives, and volunteers in effectively engaging major donors to meet revenue goals.
• Increase donor contributions by establishing and nurturing meaningful relationships, understanding donor interests and capacity to give.
• Actively prospect and cultivate donors through strategic networking and events. 
• Communicate and manage donor relationships effectively using tailored approaches for maximum impact and continued support.
• Utilize donor data and research to develop targeted donor engagement plans.
• Collaborate with internal teams such as Communications to develop messaging and materials that promote Philanthropic initiatives and recognize donor contributions.
• Monitor and evaluate fundraising performance, track donor interactions, and maintain accurate records in the database. 
• Stay informed on best practices, trends, and regulations in Philanthropy and Fundraising and share knowledge and insights back to the internal teams business.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrated fundraising experience, with a proven track record of success in the area of major gift development from high-capacity individuals, foundations and corporations.  Senior sales experience with a successful track record in business development and client relationship management will also be considered.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the donor relationship cycle, moves management principles, and major gift development strategies such as cultivation, stewardship, and planned giving, or the equivalent in a business/sales development cycle.
• Experience with major comprehensive campaigns will be considered an asset. 
• Excellent communication abilities and superior interpersonal skills to develop and maintain a broad range of relationships.
• Strategic thinker with a results-driven mindset.
• Comfortable and adaptable in a remote work model.
• Demonstrated initiative, enthusiasm and a tenacity in achieving revenue targets. 
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management skills. 
• Strong customer service-oriented approach that demonstrates the highest standards of professionalism, confidentiality, and sensitivity.
• Passion for the mission and values of World Vision Canada with a commitment to social impact. 
• Possessing a curious nature and a strong desire for continued learning.
• A university degree is required or a related mix of education and fundraising experience.
• Ability to travel on a regular basis in Ontario and occasionally in Canada and internationally. 

FOR MORE INFORMATION

KCI Search + Talent has been retained to conduct this search on behalf of World Vision Canada. For more information about this opportunity, please contact Meredith Roberts, Senior Consultant, Search + Talent at WVCON@kcitalent.com.

Interested candidates are invited to send a resume and letter of interest to the email address listed above by January 31, 2025. All inquiries and applications will be held in strict confidence.

Please note that the salary range for this position is $105,000 to $115,000 plus comprehensive benefits.

To view the full Position Brief, please visit:  www.kcitalent.com.

World Vision Canada offers a hybrid work opportunity, with 30-40% of the work week dedicated to travel for strategic networking and event participation, focusing on meeting donors and prospects in the GTA and across the province of Ontario.

Qualified candidates must be able to demonstrate a commitment to the core values and mission of the World Vision partnership.

At World Vision, safeguarding means preventing, reporting and responding to harm or abuse of children and adults in the communities (all known as “beneficiaries”) where we serve. We believe that safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, at both the organizational and individual level, for all our employees, affiliates and others associated with our work. Our Child and Adult Safeguarding Policy expands upon World Vision's Child Protection Standards, in place since 2000, to cover all vulnerable populations, especially women and children. World Vision Canada’s Safeguarding Policy is applicable to all employees, volunteers, contractors, affiliates and others such as sponsors and donors.

World Vision Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.