Company: CNIB Foundation

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary: $137072 – 171340 per year

Job date: Tue, 19 Aug 2025 22:46:50 GMT

Job description: Vice President, Philanthropic PartnershipsToronto, ONReports to: Chief Revenue OfficerCompensation: $137,072 – $171,340Direct Reports: YesJoin us in our mission to change what it is to be blind in Canada.Founded in 1918, CNIB is one of Canada’s oldest charities. We believe our new strategic plan, The Way Forward, will once again revolutionize the way we serve and support our community from coast to coast. Working with us means that you’ll be part of an ambitious, diverse team that’s committed to changing what it is to be blind today.We’re looking for a mission-driven Vice President, Philanthropic Partnerships who is passionate about creating more accessible, inclusive, and equitable communities across Canada where people with low vision have unlimited opportunities and can experience life free from barriers and discrimination.Your Impact at CNIB

• Lead a high-performing national team of major gift officers, corporate fundraisers, foundation leads, and events professionals to execute CNIB’s philanthropic strategy.
• Develop and implement customized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for major donors, foundations, and corporate partners.
• Act as a senior representative of CNIB with donors, board members, and sector leaders to inspire investment and partnership.
• Collaborate with internal departments and department leaders to identify funding needs and proactively match them with philanthropic opportunities.
• Drive the development and national rollout of planned giving strategies, marketing, and advisor engagement.
• Lead the planning and execution of donor events nationally, ensuring they align with cultivation and stewardship priorities.
• Ensure strategic collaboration and role clarity with the VP, Integrated Fundraising to support a unified fundraising strategy.
• Oversee and accountable for financial performance, budget forecasting, and long-term growth planning.
• Implement national processes for moves management, prospect clearance, and donor pipeline development.
• Monitor and develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and leverage analytics to guide team success.

RequirementsWho you are:Education and Certifications

• Post-secondary degree in business, nonprofit management, communications, or a related field or experience preferred.

Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience in fundraising, with national scope.
• Proven success in securing six- and seven-figure gifts, including complex and multi-year agreements.
• Experience leading teams across major gifts, corporate partnerships, and donor events.
• Familiarity with planned giving strategies and foundation grant processes
• Excellent leadership, collaboration, and project management skills.
• Expertise in direct response fundraising, digital acquisition, donor retention, monthly giving, and gaming.
• Advanced knowledge of data segmentation, testing methodologies, and performance analytics.
• Strong understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements in fundraising and charitable gaming.
• Proficiency in CRM platforms (preferably Salesforce) and fundraising technologies.
• Personal or professional experience relating to blindness and sight loss is considered an asset.
• Personal or professional experience working with assistive technology and/or accessible environments is considered an asset.

BenefitsPerksWe offer industry leading comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards packages and a wide range of perks, including:

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements and schedules.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth, including internal inclusion, diversity equity and accessibility (IDEA) initiatives.
• Competitive paid time off inclusive of annual vacation entitlement, additional paid holidays, wellness days, and personal days.
• Group insurance benefits include dental, health and vision care.
• Employer-sponsored pension plan.
• Years of service awards and year-round rewards as part of our employee recognition program.
• Enticing internal employee referral program.

Be Part of Our MissionIf this sounds like the role for you, please visit our website to submit an application. Be sure to include a resume, cover letter, and mention how you heard about this opportunityClosing date: August 25, 2025Please note that while we invite applications from all interested and qualified applicants, we are unable to follow-up with every applicant.Working Together for ChangeOur diversity is our strength – we take pride in our inclusive workplace. We are committed to recruiting and selecting candidates through fair, transparent, and accessible practices. We strongly encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, people who are blind, partially sighted, or Deafblind, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.CNIB is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities and will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process.Learn more about our mission .

Job Summary: Vice President, Philanthropic Partnerships at CNIB

Location: Toronto, ON
Reports To: Chief Revenue Officer
Compensation: $137,072 – $171,340
Direct Reports: Yes

About CNIB

Founded in 1918, CNIB (Canadian National Institute for the Blind) is a leading charity dedicated to transforming the experience of blindness in Canada. With its new strategic plan, The Way Forward, CNIB aims to foster a supportive and inclusive environment for individuals with low vision.

Role Overview

The Vice President of Philanthropic Partnerships will lead a dynamic team focused on major gifts, corporate partnerships, and events. The role involves developing strategic fundraising initiatives and partnerships to enhance funding opportunities and ensuring effective collaboration across departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Manage and inspire a national team of fundraising professionals.
• Fundraising Strategy: Develop tailored strategies for major donors, foundations, and corporate partners.
• Representation: Serve as a senior representative at donor engagements and partnerships.
• Collaboration: Work with internal teams to align funding needs with philanthropic prospects.
• Event Management: Plan national donor events aligned with fundraising goals.
• Financial Oversight: Monitor budget performance and growth strategies.
• Performance Monitoring: Establish KPIs and utilize analytics to assess team success.

Qualifications

• Education: Post-secondary degree in relevant fields preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years in fundraising leadership, with proven success in securing significant gifts.
• Skills: Strong leadership, collaboration, and project management abilities, alongside knowledge of compliance regulations and fundraising technologies.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements and schedules.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Competitive paid time off and group insurance benefits.
• Employer-sponsored pension plan and employee recognition programs.

Commitment to Diversity

CNIB values diversity and encourages applications from historically marginalized groups, including individuals with disabilities and those identifying as part of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Accommodations are available throughout the hiring process.

Application Process

Interested candidates should visit the CNIB website to apply by August 25, 2025, including a resume and cover letter.

For further information about CNIB’s mission, please check their website.