Director, Philanthropy

TVO•Toronto, ON

19h•Onsite

About The Position

TVO Media Education Group (TVO) is a social impact organization devoted to inspiring learning that changes lives and enriches communities. TVO is an internationally recognized digital learning organization that strives to engage, inform and educate Ontarians of all ages. TVO is an agency of the Ontario Ministry of Education. Through its brands, TVO Kids, TVO Today, TVO ILC and TVO Learn, TVO provides multi-platform educational programming; ground-breaking original documentaries; in-depth public affairs content; the largest online secondary school in Ontario; and award-winning digital-learning resources that support Ontario’s curriculum. TVO is a registered charity funded primarily by the Province of Ontario and supported by thousands of sponsors and donors. TVO is seeking a Director, Philanthropy to lead the next chapter of private fundraising growth for a purpose-driven public service organization. Reporting to the Vice President, Growth, this role will set and deliver the strategy that expands philanthropic and corporate support for TVO’s journalism, digital learning, and immersive storytelling—helping Ontarians access the knowledge and perspectives they need to thrive. This is a player/coach leadership role. The Director will mentor and empower a talented team to grow results across four pillars: Major Gifts, Legacy Giving, Corporate Partnerships & Sponsorships, and Annual Giving. The Director will strengthen systems, data, and impact storytelling that helps supporters see what their generosity makes possible. The Director will lead the modernization of TVO's fundraising model—bringing a more integrated, digital-forward, insight-led approach to how TVO engages, retains, and grows its community of supporters—while providing a seamless donor experience and living up to TVO’s values.

Requirements

8–10 years of progressive fundraising leadership experience across major gifts, corporate partnerships/sponsorship, annual giving and legacy giving.
Demonstrated success securing major gifts through strategic donor relationship management and leadership of complex, high-value solicitation.
Owned corporate sponsorship, senior‑level relationships, overseeing proposal development, solicitation, and ongoing stewardship.
A steady track record of delivering sustainable fundraising growth through strong planning, clear priorities, and consistent follow-through.
Knowledge of Canadian fundraising regulations and CRA compliance.
Knowledge of Ontario’s philanthropic community and network of social and professional relationships.
Strong strategic planning capability: able to translate organizational priorities into fundraising strategies, operating plans, and measurable performance expectations
Experience leading and developing multi-disciplinary teams, with a supportive, grounded leadership style—clear, collaborative, and comfortable navigating change
Thorough understanding of the components of a diversified, integrated fundraising function in a complex organization
Strong technical fluency with fundraising systems and reporting (Raiser’s Edge/Blackbaud, Luminate, CanadaHelps) and comfort using data to drive decisions and improve donor experience
Demonstrated use of digital fundraising strategies to improve online performance (e.g., testing, segmentation, and donor journeys)
Strong operational planning and financial management skills (budgeting, forecasting, and vendor/agency oversight) with an ability to deploy resources effectively
Excellent communication skills—able to present with clarity and write persuasive, donor-centered proposals and messages
Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a unionized environment is an asset
CFRE designation and/or membership with AFP, AHP, or CAGP are assets
Demonstrate TVO's values: We are better together, We value bold thinking, We embrace change, We thrive with diverse voices, We honour our commitments.

Responsibilities

Translate TVO’s organizational priorities into clear, actionable goals that drive philanthropic investment and advance our mission.
Set the strategy and operating rhythm that grows the major gifts pipeline—prospecting, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship—so donors and foundations can invest meaningfully in TVO’s priorities.
Scale a legacy giving program (including messaging, marketing, stewardship, and advisor engagement) that increases the number and quality of legacy intentions over time.
Develop a modern, values-aligned approach to sponsorship and corporate giving—in collaboration with stakeholders, strengthen TVO’s value proposition to corporate prospects, pipeline and partner experience.
Advance a multi-channel annual giving program (including digital, direct response, and monthly giving) that improves acquisition, retention, and lifetime value through testing, segmentation, and strong donor journeys.
Responsible for developing and managing annual budget and revenue forecasting.
Monitor, analyse and report on fundraising performance and donor trends.
Identify opportunities and challenges and develop strategies to ensure goals in each revenue channel are met.
Advance stewardship and recognition practices that deepen trust and loyalty, including impact reporting that is timely, accurate, and meaningful.
Enable executive leadership and board of directors to be effective ambassadors and solicitors through briefing materials, relationship strategy, and thoughtful preparation.
Represent philanthropy and sponsorship as a collaborative partner across TVO—helping to build shared ownership for fundraising success.
Strengthen the fundraising operations foundation: data quality, coding/segmentation, gift processing alignment, and consistent use of Raiser’s Edge (and related Blackbaud/Luminate tools) to support decision-making and donor experience.
Ensure fundraising and sponsorship practices align with relevant legislation and standards (including CRA requirements and sector ethics), bringing sound judgement and care to all work.
Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team across annual giving, major and legacy giving, and corporate partnerships, creating an environment of trust, clarity, and growth.
Set clear priorities, expectations, and ways of working that support both strong results and a healthy, respectful team culture.
Build capability through mentorship, training, and thoughtful performance management; recognize wins and remove barriers so people can do their best work.
Aligned cross‑functional partners and senior leaders around shared priorities to create and execute high‑impact donor opportunities.