Supervisor, Funds Development - Institutional Giving

Location:

Hybrid/In Office – 30 College St., Toronto

Salary:

$79,526-$99,217 (SV7)

Benefits:

Yes

Union/Non-Union

Non-Union

Supervisor/Non-Supervisory

Supervisory

Reports to:

Director, Governance and Strategy and Chair, Leadership Council

Native Child and Family Services of Toronto, (NCFST) strives to provide a life of quality, well-being, caring and healing for our children and families in the Toronto Indigenous Community. We do this by creating a service model that is culture-based and respects the values of Native people, the extended family, and the right to self-determination and through the integration of holistic, culturally based prevention services that are child centered, family focused, and community driven.

At Native Child, we are guided by our purpose: Honoring Our Roots, Embracing Our Future. We are inspired to be and do our best, recognizing the profound impact we have on our communities, our people, and our shared heritage. Our commitment to preserving and celebrating Indigenous culture drives us to be a leading force in our region. Here, you are welcomed into an inclusive and supportive environment that values each individual's contributions and fosters collective success.

Why You’ll Love It At Native Child

• Competitive Benefits Package, tailored to meet your needs, including health and dental coverage, life, short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Access to Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• A Retirement and Savings Plan that provides you with the opportunity to build and add value to your savings.
• Learning and Development opportunities to fuel your professional growth.
• Maternity leave top-up
• Generous Paid Vacation and Days-off
• A Culturally rounded environment celebrating our roots

Position Summary:Reporting to the Director of Governance & Strategy, the Supervisor, Funds Development, InstitutionalGiving is responsible for leading NCFST's institutional fundraising function and stewarding the full funding lifecycle, from prospect identification and proposal development through funding acquisition, relationship management, reporting, compliance, and stewardship. The role maintains an active portfolio of funders while providing leadership and quality oversight to the institutional giving team.

Working collaboratively across programs, finance, communications, and leadership, the Supervisor partners closely with the Director, Governance & Strategy to advance funding strategies, lead complex funding initiatives, cultivate strategic partnerships, and identify opportunities that advance agency priorities and sustainable revenue growth.

The Supervisor provides direct supervision and mentorship to Institutional Giving staff, fostering consistent fundraising practices, strong portfolio management, data integrity, and achievement of fundraising targets. By balancing frontline fundraising with team leadership, the role strengthens NCFST's institutional fundraising capacity while contributing directly to revenue generation and long-term funder engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Co-develops annualized strategic funding plans for NCFST in partnership with the Leadership Council.
• Leads execution of institutional giving strategy, annual workplans, and fundraising target attainment.
• Oversees institutional giving pipeline, deficit reduction planning, and funding gap analysis.
• Leads multi-portfolio funding opportunities and large complex proposals (e.g., anchor funding, government initiatives, cross-departmental opportunities).
• Maintains an assigned portfolio of funders and strategic partnerships.
• Supervises Institutional fundraising staff and provides coaching, workload coordination, and quality assurance.
• Acts as the primary liaison with internal program leads, finance, communications, and executive leadership for institutional funding matters.
• Provides regular fundraising performance reporting to leadership.
• Maintains Salesforce oversight and ensures data integrity, portfolio tracking, and reporting compliance.
• Acts as the primary liaison with internal program leads, finance, communications, and executive leadership for institutional funding matters.
• Ensures proposal, reporting, handover, and stewardship standards are consistently applied.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Fundraising, Funds Development, Business, Communications, Public Administration, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
• Minimum five (5) years of progressive experience in fundraising, institutional giving, grants management, or a related field, including experience supervising or mentoring staff.
• Certified Fund-Raising Executive designation is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated understanding of Indigenous cultures, histories, and contemporary social issues affecting First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.
• Knowledge of Indigenous child and family wellbeing, child welfare, and the urban Indigenous service sector is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of and commitment to NCFST's mission, values, and guiding principles, with the ability to incorporate them into professional practice and relationships.
• Demonstrated success securing and stewarding government, foundation, corporate, and other institutional funding, including proposal development, relationship management, reporting, and compliance.
• Strong understanding of fundraising principles, ethics, donor stewardship, and institutional funding practices.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, mentor, and develop staff while fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with funders, community partners, leadership, and staff.
• Strong analytical, research, planning, organizational, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to develop strategic partnerships and cultivate productive relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM/database systems; experience with Raiser's Edge or similar fundraising databases is an asset.
• Knowledge of applicable legislation, ethical standards, and best practices related to fundraising, charitable organizations, privacy, and the management of sensitive information.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and act with integrity, humility, transparency, and compassion.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment that values equity, inclusion, and diverse perspectives.
• Knowledge of strategic planning, evaluation, change management, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace health and safety.
• A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Records Check is required

*Please note that the successful candidate is required to complete a background check.

Work Environment:

• Standard office environment; minimal physical demands.
• Class G License and access to a vehicle

Our Commitment:

• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected ground.
• In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Native Child will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities as required. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].
• We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Come join our team - and help create a difference in the community

Closing Date: Nov 11, 2026