FROpen positions
Director, Campaigns and Major Gifts
Building on the momentum of CAFC’s recent success—raising $100 million through back-to-back campaigns led by an inspired Board and Campaign Cabinet—CAFC seeks a dynamic, results-driven leader to elevate its major giving efforts as Director, Campaigns and Major Gifts. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, the Director will lead fundraising and campaign strategy, oversee major gift initiatives, and serve as the staff lead for the Campaign Cabinet. They will drive donor identification, cultivation, and solicitation to ensure long-term fundraising sustainability while advancing major and principal giving from individuals and private foundations, bringing a creative and solutions-focused approach to donor engagement.
As a key member of the Development team, the Director will oversee a portfolio of major donors and prospects at the five- to seven-figure level, working closely with the Executive Leadership Team, an engaged Board of Directors, and senior volunteers. They will lead solicitation efforts, develop compelling donor proposals, and work collaboratively to elevate CAFC’s fundraising visibility. Additionally, the Director will mentor and lead a team of up to four professionals, fostering a high-performance, donor-focused culture.
The ideal candidate is a resourceful and forward-thinking fundraiser with extensive experience in major gifts and campaign leadership. They bring ingenuity, fresh ideas, and a proven ability to apply creative problem-solving to secure transformational gifts. Proactively identifying new approaches and ways to connect with donors, they tailor innovative solutions to cultivate meaningful relationships. A skilled communicator and collaborator, they thrive in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment and take a strategic, data-driven approach to fundraising. Passionate about making a lasting impact on the lives of children and youth, the Director will be a key contributor to CAFC’s ambitious vision for the future.
To apply for this position, please submit your application to Alain Pescador ([email protected]) with “Director, Campaigns and Major Gifts” in the subject line.
Impact Lead, Partnership Programs, and Ventures
Reporting to the Director, Innovation, Evaluation and Partnerships, the Impact Lead, Partnerships, Programs, and Ventures is responsible for developing and managing strategic partnerships that align with and advance the Foundation’s mission and Impact Framework. With a focus on achieving outcomes, this role involves building strong multi-sector partnerships, co-designing concepts, stewarding the delivery of programs and ventures, and supporting efforts to sustain and scale programs and ventures.
Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada’s Team Values
We’re dedicated to empowering children and youth to realize brighter futures through our five ‘VOICE’ values:
Vital Learning and Innovation – Trying new things, creating space and time for creativity and professional development, showing humility, cross-team collaboration, and being intentional about change.
Open Communication – Showing respect for others’ ideas and different ways of communicating, creating safe spaces, encouraging participation, building a pervasive practice of giving and receiving feedback, and active listening.
Inclusion and Diversity – Being welcoming, building a diverse team that represents those we serve, showing respect and appreciation of boundaries, seeking diverse perspectives, and adopting an equity and fairness lens.
Care and Compassion – Exercising self-care, empathy for others, showing compassion for our cause and purpose, respecting and encouraging work-life balance.
Empowering Accountability – Taking the initiative to improve and optimize, transparency and sharing information, clarifying expectations, tracking goals, and communicating them.
