Philanthropy Officer, Breast Cancer Canada

Philanthropy Officer

Location: GTHA & Surrounding Areas, Ontario

Remote Opportunity

For over 30 years, Canada has known them as the Breast Cancer Society of Canada. But just as the research they fund is always evolving, the organization you know has also evolved to become Breast Cancer Canada. What hasn’t changed is their laser-focused commitment to advancing innovative breast cancer research – especially research geared towards precision oncology.

Breast Cancer Canada (BCC) is poised to grow into a national organization with immense impact. The vision of ending breast cancer is one shared by many, especially those whose lives have been touched by breast cancer. The organization realizes that it cannot achieve the dream alone. It needs the generous support of time, talent, and treasure from many to bring the shared vision to life. BCC gets closer to making this vision a reality through each partnership, including: breast cancer researchers, patients and families, community members, organizations, volunteers across Canada, Board members, and staff. It is through them and in them that BCC finds its voice, passion, energy, and momentum.

Reporting to the VP, Philanthropy, you will contribute to the collective revenue goals of the Philanthropy team, by inspiring major gifts in support of the Breast Cancer Canada (BCC) mission. You will leverage an existing donor database while researching new prospects and developing a growth strategy to establish a donor pipeline to achieve 125 -150 prospects, supporting the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donors who have capacity to support BCC with annual and multi-year gifts. While most existing prospects and donors are in the range of $5,000 - $25,000, the goal and opportunity is to secure larger donations as well.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing national organization with room for advancement in a dynamic and expanding team. As a key contributor to Breast Cancer Canada's (BCC) mission, you will play a crucial role in building our major gifts portfolio and shaping the future of philanthropy. You will drive revenue growth by inspiring major gifts, leveraging our existing donor base while researching and developing new prospects. Your focus will be on establishing a robust donor pipeline of 100+ prospects and securing both annual and multi-year major gifts.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TEAM

• Minimum five years of experience working in major gift fundraising working with individuals, foundations and corporate prospects and donors
• Strong grant writing skills, with the ability to identify funding opportunities and prepare successful grant applications to support organizational programs and initiatives
• Exceptional organizational, planning and administrative skills
• Experience building donor pipelines through data mining of existing database and securing new donors
• Experience using research platforms such as iWave and Foundation Search
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Self-starter - exceptionally adept at remote working (100% remote except for donor meetings)
• Ability to work with senior volunteers and exercise diplomacy and good judgment
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and strong person-to-person relationship-building skills
• CRM experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and familiarity working on the Google platform
• Ability to work effectively in a remote environment, demonstrating independence and strong time management skills within a small but growing team
• Willingness to work flexible hours and to travel when necessary for donor meetings and/or fundraising events across the country
• CFRE or equivalent an asset
• Proficiency in French an asset

Education

• A post-secondary education or comparable combination of equivalent work and education

WHAT BREAST CANCER CANADA OFFERS YOU IN RETURN

• Compensation - salary range of $70,000 to $85,000 (commensurate with experience)
• Matching RRSP contribution up to 5%
• Opportunity for growth in this small and growing, fast-paced national organization
• Strong health benefits including drug, vision and dental
• A health spending account
• Remote/virtual office environment in a national organization
• Opportunity to build your portfolio and be part of creating a dynamic major gifts program
• Opportunity for career advancement within a progressive and expanding organization
• In place to support this position are:

o A new comprehensive major gifts plan including a multi-year campaign

o A pipeline of prospects

o A compelling Case for Support

o A strong tenured CEO and VP Philanthropy who bring deep fundraising expertise

Breast Cancer Canada is strongly committed to diversity within its staff, Board and volunteers, and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons living with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

APPLICATION PROCESS

This search is being conducted on behalf of Breast Cancer Canada by crawfordconnect, a search firm specializing in recruiting for Canada’s non-profit sector.

Key Contact: Gillian Horbal, Senior Search Consultant, gillian@crawfordconnect.com

Qualified applicants are invited to email their resume and cover letter (PDF or Word) by July 13, 2026, to gillian@crawfordconnect.com.

Although the deadline has been set for July 13th, 2026, we encourage early applications. The posting will be taken down with sufficient qualified candidates.

We thank all applicants for applying however, only qualified candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. If someone you know may be interested in this position, feel free to forward this information – we’d be pleased to connect with them.

This is an existing vacancy. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not used in the candidate assessment or selection process.