VP. Fund Development & Marketing

Friends of Ruby•Toronto, ON

46d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Vice President, Fund Development & Marketing will envision, articulate, and execute a comprehensive multi-year philanthropic and marketing strategy that fuels Friends of Ruby's mission and growth, while fostering a culture of philanthropy across the organization. This senior leadership role is accountable for leading the development and marketing team with clarity, decisiveness, and accountability. Success looks like building a robust, diversified funding pipeline with consistent six-figure and transformational commitments; achieving and exceeding annual revenue goals; strengthening an organization-wide philanthropic culture; successfully positioning the organization for a multi-million dollar campaign that enables FoR to significantly expand its impact for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth; and elevating the FoR brand through integrated, mission-aligned marketing and communications.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred. CFRE designation or progress toward it strongly preferred.
7–10 years of progressive philanthropic leadership, with 3+ years at Senior Director or VP level.
Proven ability to secure six-figure/transformational gifts; experience leading or contributing to multi-million-dollar campaigns that exceeded revenue targets.
Experience managing a senior fundraising and marketing team across major gifts, communications, and donor stewardship.
Demonstrated experience in integrated marketing, brand management, digital marketing, and content creation; proficiency with CRM software (e.g., Raiser's Edge NXT, Bloomerang).
Deep knowledge of CRA guidelines, Donor Bill of Rights, and ethical charitable giving practices.
Must be legally authorized to work in Canada.
Must provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check.
Must reside in Ontario.
Hybrid work schedule required
Availability for occasional evenings and travel as needed.
Alignment with Friends of Ruby's mission and values; experience in mission-driven organizations is a strong asset.
Demonstrates commitment to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and reconciliation.

Responsibilities

Lead a multi-year philanthropic strategy, build a diversified funding model (major gifts, corporate, foundations, government, events, digital), and execute a future campaign to build a $10M+ revenue roadmap securing $25M–$50M in multi-year funding.
Personally manage a high-value donor portfolio; secure six- and seven-figure gifts with an individual goal of $1M+ annually; structure complex, multi-year gift agreements per CRA guidelines.
Lead integrated marketing and communications to elevate the FoR brand, drive donor engagement, translate program impact into donor-centric narratives, and serve as chief philanthropy ambassador and brand steward.
Use CRM analytics and prospect research to guide strategy; track quarterly/annual metrics; report progress to leadership and the board.
Lead, mentor, and grow the development and marketing team; build systems and accountability; guide the Board's Fund Development Committee; activate the Executive Director and Board as fundraisers; foster an organization-wide culture of philanthropy.
Apply a deep understanding of 2SLGBTQIA+ youth realities, trauma-informed storytelling, and equity-centered fundraising; ensure CRA compliance, Donor Bill of Rights, and ethical practices.