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Associate Director of Fund Development

The Alzheimer Society of Toronto’s vision is a world without Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Our mission is to alleviate the personal and social consequences of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and to promote research.

Our Values:

Collaboration Accountability Respect Excellence

Reports to: Director of Leadership Giving

The role of the Alzheimer Society of Toronto is to offer support, information, and education to people with dementia, their families, and their caregivers, to increase public awareness of dementia, to promote research, and to advocate for services that respect the dignity of the individual.

The Associate Director of Fund Development will play a key role in driving the fundraising efforts of the Alzheimer Society of Toronto. Working collaboratively within a dynamic team, this position is responsible for managing and advancing various fundraising programs, with a focus on annual individual giving and sponsorship, to support the organization’s mission.

What You’ll Be Doing:

The primary accountability of the role is Annual Giving: The role will be expected to lead, manage and grow general annual giving programs, up to and including intermediate gifts (<$5K), monthly giving program, corporate giving partnerships and government grants and charitable funding.

As part of this responsibility, the successful candidate will be expected to:

• Develop and execute strategies to increase the number of donors and donor retention.
• Develop and support the preparation of compelling communications, reports, and proposals to support fundraising efforts
• Cultivate relationships with donors, corporate partners, and government agencies
• Analyze and manage campaign data to assess effectiveness and inform future strategies.
• Maintain updated donor information and moves management in Raisers Edge CRM on a regular basis
• Collaborate with the fundraising team and the Development Manager to plan, implement, and oversee successful fundraising initiatives.
• Supervise the Development Manager role while setting clear goals from the fundraising plan 
• Work within the complexities of a federated funding model to coordinate, comply, and optimize resource distribution

This is a hybrid role which requires a minimum of (2) days in the office per week. 

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, business management, communications or a related field is required. 
• Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible fundraising experience.
• Advanced certifications or training in fundraising, philanthropy, or nonprofit management (e.g., CFRE certification) are a plus.
• Proven success in managing annual campaigns and achieving fundraising targets.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and Raiser’s Edge or other fundraising databases
• Demonstrated initiative and results-driven mindset.
• Highly detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with data management systems; proficiency with Raisers’ Edge preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment and independently as needed.
• Excellent time management skills

What We Offer:

• A generous employer paid benefit plan
• A Defined Contribution Pension Plan with up to 5% employer matching after one year of service
• Paid Personal Days (2) & Equity Floater Days (3) per fiscal year, that can be used at any time
• Hybrid working arrangements: include working from home, choice of offices and flexible hours
• Paid professional development opportunities

Hiring Zone: $84,000 - $92,000

Commitment to Equitable Recruitment

The Alzheimer Society recognizes the value and dignity of each individual and ensures everyone has genuine, open, and unhindered access to employment opportunities, free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process, in accordance with the Human Rights Code and AODA.

Our values include justice and connection and are the guideposts we use for decision-making of all kinds. We believe that this will guide the organization toward a place of inclusion for all - where equity and access to essential supports and services becomes the reality.

The Alzheimer Society welcomes those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity and social justice and we encourage applications from First Nations, Inuit and Métis, Indigenous Peoples of North America, Black and persons of colour, persons with disabilities, people living with dementia, care partners and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+.

Closing Date: June 20th, 2025