Chief Fund Development Officer

Morgan Campbell Founder and Managing Partner

mc@morgancampbellexecsearch.com 403-561-0223

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About Kids Brain Health Network

Since 2009, Kids Brain Health Network (KBHN) has driven transformative projects and real-world solutions that improve outcomes for children and youth living with neurodisabilities, and their families. This innovative, evidence-informed work made KBHN the first national research network in Canada dedicated to children's neurodisabilities.

Established in 2016, Kids Brain Health Foundation (KBHF) is the charitable arm of KBHN. The Foundation exists to improve outcomes for children and youth living with neurodisabilities by accelerating the implementation, scale, and spread of evidence- based interventions. Working in close partnership with KBHN, KBHF mobilizes philanthropic capital to bridge the gap between research and real-world impact— partnering with communities, service providers, researchers, industry, and government to make life-changing interventions accessible in homes, schools, and communities nationwide.

Since their inception, KBHN and KBHF have invested more than $100 million in national initiatives advancing early diagnosis, expanding access to effective therapies, and strengthening family supports.

KBHF is now entering a critical phase of growth—expanding beyond traditional grantmaking toward venture philanthropy, sustainable social enterprise support, and innovative funding mechanisms that enable lasting systems change. As part of this evolution, the Kids Brain Health Innovation Fund (KBH-IF) launched in 2025 to accelerate the growth, scale, and spread of tested, effective innovations emerging from the KBHN and KBHF portfolios.

Together, these three entities form KBH+, an integrated national platform delivering impact for children with neurodisabilities. Through coordinated efforts across government funding, philanthropy, and impact investing, KBH+ drives discovery, mobilizes funding, and scales proven solutions to advance early identification, effective interventions, and access to family supports across Canada.

KBHF operates through KBH+’s three interconnected entities, each with a distinct yet complementary mandate:

KBH Network

Funded by the Government of Canada’s Strategic Science Fund, it funds a range of programming, including research grants, strategic implementation and scale-up grants, and operational support across all three KBH entities.

KBH Foundation

The philanthropic arm — responsible for fundraising, donor stewardship, community engagement, and grant- making in support of pediatric neurodisability.

KBH Innovation Fund

The impact investment vehicle — mobilizing capital and partnerships to accelerate innovation and translation of research into real-world outcomes for children, youth, and families.

The opportunity

Chief Fund Development Officer (CFDO)

Kids Brain Health Foundation; (KBH+)

Location: Remote (Canada-based) with national travel

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

The Chief Fund Development Officer (CFDO) is a senior executive leader responsible for shaping and executing KBHF’s philanthropic strategy at a national level. This role is central to advancing the Foundation’s vision: ensuring that proven interventions reach the children and families who need them—at scale.

The CFDO will design and steward sophisticated, results-driven fundraising strategies, cultivate transformational donor and corporate partnerships, and position KBHF as a trusted vehicle for high-impact, evidence-driven philanthropy. Working closely with the CEO and Foundation Board, the CFDO will establish ambitious but achievable philanthropic growth objectives and be accountable for building the strategies, partnerships, and fundraising infrastructure required to achieve them.

Key responsibilities

Philanthropic Strategy & Venture Philanthropy

• Design and lead a comprehensive, multi-year fund development strategy aligned with KBHF’s mission and growth objectives.
• Attract and mobilize philanthropic capital to accelerate the implementation, scale, and spread of evidence-based interventions.
• Advance venture philanthropy approaches that support the implementation, scale, and sustainability of evidence-based programs.
• Structure and deploy funding mechanisms available to public foundations, including grants, recoverable grants, and mission-aligned investments.
• Support sustainable social enterprises that advance KBHF’s impact goals.
• Refine and evolve KBHF’s case for support, donor value propositions, and impact narratives to reflect emerging opportunities, donor interests, and organizational priorities.

Donor-Advised Funds & Endowments

• Establish, manage, and grow donor-advised funds (DAFs) and endowment funds.
• Partner with donors to design giving strategies that align impact, legacy, and long-term sustainability.
• Ensure compliance with CRA regulations governing public foundations and endowed funds.

Major Gifts & Corporate Partnerships

• Personally cultivate, solicit, and steward major and principal gift donors, family foundations, private foundations, donor-advised fund holders, and corporate partners.
• Secure corporate philanthropic partnerships to support national implementation and scale.
• Position KBHF as a compelling, high-impact investment opportunity grounded in evidence and outcomes.

Sponsorship & Signature Events

• Lead sponsorship solicitation for KBHF’s national conference and Foundation 10th Anniversary gala event (October 20, 2026).
• Work with the KBHF Board and Fundraising & Events Committee on planning impactful events across Canada.
• Develop sponsorship strategies that align corporate visibility with meaningful impact.

Communications & Public Engagement

• Lead the Foundation’s philanthropic communications strategy in partnership with the KBHN communications team to increase national awareness of KBHF’s mission and impact.
• Identify opportunities to increase public awareness and philanthropic engagement through digital campaigns, media, events, and thought leadership, converting awareness into philanthropic engagement.
• Ensure donor-facing messaging, stewardship communications, and fundraising campaigns align with KBHF’s storytelling reflecting evidence, outcomes, and lived impact.

External Partnerships & Capacity Building

• Coordinate and manage externally contracted grant writing and fundraising professionals.
• Provide leadership to a part-time development coordinator and other contracted resources.
• Ensure alignment, performance, and accountability across internal and external partners.

Financial Management & Planning

• Develop and manage the Foundation’s annual fundraising and development budget.
• Monitor campaign, sponsorship, consultant, and development expenditures to ensure effective stewardship of resources.
• Provide revenue forecasting, pipeline analysis, and budget reporting to the CEO and Foundation Board.
• Support long-term financial sustainability through diversified revenue strategies.

Governance, Stewardship & Accountability

• Work closely with the CEO and Boards to foster a strong culture of philanthropy.
• Support Board members in donor engagement through briefing materials, coaching, and strategy.
• Support the continued evolution of Foundation governance, philanthropic policies, and best practices consistent with public foundation regulations and sector standards.
• Ensure rigorous donor stewardship, impact reporting, and regulatory compliance.

Experience & Attributes

• Senior leadership experience in fund development, including major and principal gifts.
• Strong understanding of public foundation governance and CRA regulations.
• Track record of building trusted relationships with donors, corporations, and partners.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate evidence into compelling philanthropic narratives.
• Demonstrated success managing multiple stakeholders, consultants, and complex initiatives.
• Deep alignment with KBHF’s mission and values.
• Experience with venture philanthropy, impact investing, social finance, or other innovative philanthropic funding models is an asset.
• Experience establishing and managing DAFs and endowment funds is an asset.

Leadership competencies

The following competencies describe the leadership qualities we are seeking in our next CFDO:

Strategic Philanthropic Leadership

Sees beyond traditional fundraising to identify innovative opportunities for philanthropic investment, partnerships, and sustainable revenue growth. Aligns funding strategies with organizational priorities and long-term impact objectives.

Relationship Building & Influence

Builds authentic, trusted relationships with donors, family foundations, corporate partners, community leaders, Board members, and colleagues. Communicates with credibility, warmth, and confidence, inspiring others to invest in a shared vision.

Entrepreneurial and Growth Mindset

Actively seeks new opportunities, embraces innovation, and is comfortable building initiatives from the ground up. Demonstrates creativity, resilience, and a willingness to explore emerging approaches to philanthropy and social impact.

Strategic Communication & Storytelling

Translates complex research, evidence, and impact into compelling narratives that engage donors, partners, and the broader community. Understands how to connect mission, outcomes, and investment opportunities in meaningful ways.

Leadership & Collaboration

Leads through influence, collaboration, and accountability. Builds capacity in others, fosters a culture of philanthropy, and works effectively across teams, Boards, and external partners to achieve shared goals.

Mission Alignment

Demonstrates a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for children and youth with neurodevelopmental disabilities and their families. Brings passion for evidence- based solutions, equity, and creating lasting social impact.

Adaptability & Resilience

Thrives in a dynamic and evolving environment. Comfortable navigating ambiguity, managing competing priorities, and responding to emerging opportunities while maintaining focus on long-term goals

KBH+ Team Charter

As a team, we make a tangible difference in the lives of kids and youth with neuro- disabilities and their families — helping them reach their fullest potential.

Our work is designed to create meaningful change and lasting impact. We set ambitious goals and constantly ask how KBH+ can move the needle toward 100-fold growth — expanding from serving hundreds of kids to hundreds of thousands who could benefit.

We embrace a growth mindset, pushing ourselves and KBH+ to think bigger, build capacity, seize opportunity, and create exponential value.