Senior Manager, Annual and Leadership Giving
Apply NowCompany: Branksome Hall
Location: Toronto, ON M4E 3Y1
Description:
Employment Terms: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: May 2025
Join a dynamic and vibrant community where you're not just working, but are inspired to grow, create, and make a difference every step of the way! At Branksome Hall, a leading IB World School for girls in Toronto, you'll be surrounded by more than 900 bright students and 230 passionate colleagues, all in an atmosphere that thrives on innovation, collaboration and creativity. Our core values - Sense of Community, Inclusiveness, Creativity, and Making a Difference - will ignite your passion and inspire you to reach new professional heights.
Get ready to embark on a truly rewarding career where your impact will help shape a better, brighter future!
The Opportunity:
Branksome Hall is making history with the Make Way Campaign, the largest campaign in the school's history, which has already exceeded goal and raised over $37 million to date, including a $5-million donation that is among the largest to a Canadian girls school. The top priority for the Make Way Campaign is the construction of the Innovation Centre and Studio Theatre (iCAST), a groundbreaking 32,000 square-foot space designed to redefine STEM and entrepreneurial learning for the future. It will open its doors in 2026.
Reporting to the Director of Development & Campaign, the Senior Manager, Annual and Leadership Giving will be a key player in Branksome Hall's transformational fundraising Campaign. They will drive the development, implementation, and growth of all aspects of the Annual Giving program, which raises between $1 million to $1.5 million yearly. With a focus on maximizing revenue for key priorities, this role offers a unique opportunity to build meaningful relationships with prospects, donors and volunteers. As part of the Advancement & Community Engagement team, the Senior Manager will also play a vital role in identifying major gift prospects and supporting their cultivation, helping to inspire significant philanthropic contributions.
This is more than a position - it's a chance to make a lasting impact.
Key Accountabilities include, but are not limited to:
Candidate Profile:
Why Join Branksome Hall:
Joining Branksome Hall will change your life. Along with highly collaborative, mission-driven colleagues and a stimulating environment, Branksome Hall offers the opportunity to:
Target Hiring Range: $81,952 - $105,000
How to Apply:
Bring your vision, passion and creativity to Branksome Hall. Tell us about yourself and how you will make a difference in the lives of girls by submitting your application to our careers page. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis beginning April 9th, 2025 and the posting will remain active until the position is filled.
Applications (resume and cover letter) can also be sent to:
Branksome Hall - Human Resources
10 Elm Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
M4W 1N4
Branksome Hall is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the position. Branksome Hall is strongly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion within its community and welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America, persons with (dis)abilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas, and champion diversity in its broadest sense. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates engaging in all parts of the recruitment and selection process at Branksome Hall.
We thank all applicants in advance; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
To learn more about Branksome Hall, visit our website at: branksome.on.ca.
Start Date: May 2025
Join a dynamic and vibrant community where you're not just working, but are inspired to grow, create, and make a difference every step of the way! At Branksome Hall, a leading IB World School for girls in Toronto, you'll be surrounded by more than 900 bright students and 230 passionate colleagues, all in an atmosphere that thrives on innovation, collaboration and creativity. Our core values - Sense of Community, Inclusiveness, Creativity, and Making a Difference - will ignite your passion and inspire you to reach new professional heights.
Get ready to embark on a truly rewarding career where your impact will help shape a better, brighter future!
The Opportunity:
Branksome Hall is making history with the Make Way Campaign, the largest campaign in the school's history, which has already exceeded goal and raised over $37 million to date, including a $5-million donation that is among the largest to a Canadian girls school. The top priority for the Make Way Campaign is the construction of the Innovation Centre and Studio Theatre (iCAST), a groundbreaking 32,000 square-foot space designed to redefine STEM and entrepreneurial learning for the future. It will open its doors in 2026.
Reporting to the Director of Development & Campaign, the Senior Manager, Annual and Leadership Giving will be a key player in Branksome Hall's transformational fundraising Campaign. They will drive the development, implementation, and growth of all aspects of the Annual Giving program, which raises between $1 million to $1.5 million yearly. With a focus on maximizing revenue for key priorities, this role offers a unique opportunity to build meaningful relationships with prospects, donors and volunteers. As part of the Advancement & Community Engagement team, the Senior Manager will also play a vital role in identifying major gift prospects and supporting their cultivation, helping to inspire significant philanthropic contributions.
This is more than a position - it's a chance to make a lasting impact.
Key Accountabilities include, but are not limited to:
- Strategic lead in developing and executing the Annual Giving business plan including engagement, solicitation strategies for donor acquisition, lapsed donors, retention and upgrade opportunities, and developing the rollout calendar.
- Identify new and creative opportunities to enhance the Annual Fund program.
- Develop goals, forecast revenue and manage the program budget.
- Ability to track, analyze, interpret and present fundraising data to optimize strategies.
- Develop a comprehensive Marketing plan and implement social media initiatives, digital solicitations,engagement campaigns and maintenance of landing and donation pages for the Annual Fund.
- Manage a personalized Annual Leadership Giving Program of annual gifts up to $25,000 and maintain a portfolio of prospects for personalized solicitation activities.
- Provide strategic input with the planning and execution of Annual Fund Stewardship activities.
- Collaborate with the Major Gifts team to develop and implement a strategic annual fund plan that generates leads and identifies major and planned gifts.
- Working collaboratively with the Advancement team, plan events in support of the Annual Fund.
- Oversee specific campaigns including Reunion Giving, Graduation Year Class Gift program, the employee giving program, among other initiatives.
- Manage a number of volunteers for specific Annual Fund campaigns and develop,launch and manage a parent peer-to-peer fundraising program for our parent community.
- Collaborate with outside vendors on marketing materials for campaigns.
Candidate Profile:
- University degree or related college certificate required
- 5-7 years of experience in managing Annual and Leadership Giving programs
- Experience in the education sector is an asset
- Developed and implemented digital fundraising, social media and engagement strategies
- Demonstrated history of project management with ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
- Experience with volunteer management
- Excellent proofreading and editing skills with strong attention to detail
- Superior written and strong verbal communication
- Planning, budgeting and forecasting skills
- Ability to manipulate, analyze and manage data/gift information
- Understanding of relevant CRA regulations, gift vehicles and their charitable tax implications
- Advanced knowledge of Raiser's Edge and Microsoft Office software and applications
- Operation of graphic software, Constant Contact, and Thankview is preferred;
- Ability to build queries and maintain dashboards would be considered an asset.
Why Join Branksome Hall:
Joining Branksome Hall will change your life. Along with highly collaborative, mission-driven colleagues and a stimulating environment, Branksome Hall offers the opportunity to:
- Earn a competitive salary and generous vacation, taxable lunch benefit, health & dental benefits and pension plans, including contributions to the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan (OTPP) for eligible employees;
- Join a strong community with a commitment to students and to the growth and development of employees through ongoing professional development and mentorship;
- Engage with a network of internationally renowned industry experts, leaders and entrepreneurs;
- Access state-of-the-art facilities and resources to support wellness, such as the Athletics and Wellness Centre.
Target Hiring Range: $81,952 - $105,000
How to Apply:
Bring your vision, passion and creativity to Branksome Hall. Tell us about yourself and how you will make a difference in the lives of girls by submitting your application to our careers page. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis beginning April 9th, 2025 and the posting will remain active until the position is filled.
Applications (resume and cover letter) can also be sent to:
Branksome Hall - Human Resources
10 Elm Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
M4W 1N4
Branksome Hall is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the position. Branksome Hall is strongly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion within its community and welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America, persons with (dis)abilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas, and champion diversity in its broadest sense. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates engaging in all parts of the recruitment and selection process at Branksome Hall.
We thank all applicants in advance; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
To learn more about Branksome Hall, visit our website at: branksome.on.ca.