Director, Philanthropy Performance B2C – World Vision Canada

This executive search is conducted by Nelson/Kraft & Associates on behalf of World Vision Canada

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

World Vision Canada (WVC) is looking for an experienced fundraising professional, thought leader, encourager, and connecter to join their team as Director, Philanthropy Performance B2C.

The Director, Philanthropy Performance B2C will lead the strategy, capability readiness, and relationships that will achieve revenue objectives through the Major Gifts and Middle Donor Teams. The incumbent will develop detailed, data-backed plans and establish priorities that will build high-performance teams of front-line fundraisers nationally. This Director will work collaboratively and synergistically alongside the Director, Philanthropy Operations, and other teams in WVC and World Vision globally, to ensure that the market facing teams are equipped for success and can aspire to spend 80% of their time engaging directly with donors and prospects. Leading by example, this role expectation includes personal engagement with top-tier stakeholders and high-net-worth donors, and as needed large corporations and foundations. In addition, this strategic leadership role will ready and equip the fundraising teams and the Executive Office for accelerated revenue growth, and build long-term philanthropic strategies, processes, and programs – some from the ground up. This Director role reports to the Vice President, Philanthropy and Partnerships.

If you are a seasoned fundraising executive and ambassador of World Vision’s vision and mission, we would love to connect with you!

WHO WE ARE

World Vision Canada is a global relief, development, and advocacy organization. Our focus is helping the world’s most vulnerable girls and boys overcome poverty and experience fullness of life.

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, and 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Deep alignment with World Vision’s mission and values, with a heart for international development and faith-based impact.

• Proven track record in leading large-scale fundraising or sales teams with measurable success in major gift development, donor pipeline management, and multi-channel fundraising strategy.

• Demonstrated ability to build long-term relationships with high-net-worth donors, including leading transformational gift cycles.

• Extensive experience in performance management, fundraising innovation, and building programs from the ground up.

• Strong understanding of the donor journey and how to guide teams through structured, high-conversion engagement.

• At least 10 years of progressive leadership experience in major giving, sales, or fundraising strategy, including 8+ years of team management and revenue accountability.

Location: GTA, Ontario (preferred) or remote in Canada

Application Deadline: July 25, 2025

Start Date: TBD

Salary Range: $125,000 - $139,000

APPLY online at nelsonandkraft.com/jobs with your cover letter and resume. You must be eligible to work in Canada.

ABOUT US

Nelson/Kraft & Associates Inc. is an executive consulting firm that specializes in working with not-for-profits and for-profit businesses across Canada, assisting them in the placement of senior executives and directors.

Nelson/Kraft & Associates Inc. welcomes and encourages all interested applicants to apply for this position. Nelson/Kraft & Associates Inc. is committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion in its hiring practices, and will only make distinctions among interested applicants in accordance with the applicable Human Rights legislation.

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