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About the Role

This role offers an opportunity to help power UNICEF Canada's major giving growth at a pivotal moment for children worldwide. As part of the Major Gifts team, you will connect generous Canadians to UNICEF's lifesaving work, advancing the mandate of UNICEF, the world's most powerful force for children.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of major donors and high-value prospects across Vancouver and British Columbia, advancing relationships from identification through cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship toward an annual revenue goal of $1M+.
• Identify, cultivate, and solicit individual and family foundation donors, renewing and upgrading current gifts while building new multi-year commitments.
• Engage regional volunteers, lead donors, and WomenUNlimited members to expand networks, open doors, and strengthen the major gifts pipeline.
• Identify 1-2 new prospects for the $1M+ transformational giving pipeline annually through proactive prospecting and strategic relationship planning.
• Support the development of compelling, customized proposals for humanitarian emergencies, For Every Child unrestricted giving, and priority UNICEF programs.
• Advance regional engagement and collective giving opportunities to deepen donor relationships, build a community of major gift donors, and drive new revenue opportunities.
• Create and execute annual stewardship and recognition plans with a focus on multi-year and high-value donors.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure high-value partnerships are understood, prioritized, and integrated across UNICEF Canada campaigns and initiatives.
• Leverage organizational events, campaigns, and key moments to strengthen engagement and increase fundraising revenue.
• Represent UNICEF Canada at local, regional, and community events to grow the organization’s high-value donor network across British Columbia.
• Support the Director, Development in translating multi-year and annual plans into focused fundraising action.
• Maintain clear visibility on revenue opportunities by managing solicitation plans, donor activity, next steps, and progress in the database.
• Contribute to the design and delivery of organizational priority initiatives and strategic engagement activities.
• Stay informed about UNICEF’s global work, leadership, priorities, and programs.
• Ensure Raiser’s Edge records are current, accurate, and useful for reporting, relationship tracking, forecasting, and prospect management.
• Travel and attend UNICEF Canada fundraising events, including occasional evenings and weekends.

Requirements

• A university degree or college diploma in a related discipline.
• A minimum of five to seven (5-7+) plus years of relevant work experience in major gifts fundraising or a related field.
• Exceptional relationship management skills.
• Tact, diplomacy, and strong judgment are essential.
• Proven ability to make strategic decisions through ambiguity and a high tolerance for complexity.
• Ability to prioritize, manage multiple deliverables, and maintain focus on donor relationships.
• Experience working with senior leadership, Board volunteers, and UHNW donors and prospects.
• Experience in moves management, tracking relationships, and running reports with Raiser’s Edge or similar CRM databases.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking.
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office, Teams, and RE/NXT CRM database).
• A valid driver’s license with a vehicle, or access to a vehicle.
• The ability to communicate effectively, work in a collaborative environment, be strategic, detail-oriented, resourceful, and cost-efficient.

Skills

• Major gifts fundraising
• Relationship management
• Strategic decision-making
• Prioritization
• Public speaking
• Microsoft Office
• Teams
• Raiser's Edge/RE NXT CRM database

Location

• Vancouver
• Toronto

Work Type

• Permanent
• Full-time
• Fixed-Hybrid

Experience Level

• 5-7+ years

Education Level

• University degree or college diploma in a related discipline

Salary/Compensations

• $83,000 - $93,000 annually

Benefits

• Extended Health/Dental benefits
• Healthcare Spending Account
• Wellness Account
• Life, AD&D, & Long-Term disability insurance coverage
• Employer match contributions (5%) to a Group Pension Plan
• Access to parental leave top-up
• Minimum 3 weeks of annual vacation (increases with time served)
• 1 additional day per year of service (max 30)
• 10 paid sick days
• 2 personal days
• 9 to 11 employee wellness days
• Discounted rate for a GoodLife gym membership
• Access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Access to a comprehensive global learning platform
• Internal leadership development, training, & mentorship programs

About the Company

• UNICEF is the world’s most powerful force for children, providing and advocating for education, health, nutrition, protection from violence and abuse, clean water, sanitation, and vaccines across 190 countries and territories.
• UNICEF Canada is one of 32 National Committees, fundraising for UNICEF’s highest priorities and working with governments and the private sector to advance the rights and well-being of children and youth.
• UNICEF Canada is launching a bold new Strategic Plan in 2026 and is committed to being an employer of choice with an inclusive, ambitious, compassionate, and high-impact culture.

Equal Opportunity

• UNICEF Canada is an inclusive workplace and is committed to championing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
• Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process.
• Each candidate is evaluated by our experienced team to ensure a fair and thoughtful hiring experience.
• Successful candidates must receive clearance by a police background check (including a vulnerable sector screen).