Interim Associate Director, Philanthropy

Location: Toronto, ON or Montreal, QC

Salary: $112,176 (pro-rated to contract length)

At the core of Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Canada’s identity is a commitment to medical ethics, independence, neutrality, and impartiality. We go where people’s medical needs are greatest. These ideals have driven every aspect of our work – from medical care and logistical coordination, to finance and communications – since MSF was established in 1971.

MSF Canada is looking for a committed leader for our Philanthropy team who:

enjoys cultivating relationships with diverse teams of fundraising professionals and donors
is energized and motivated through fundraising for a leading medical humanitarian organization with far reaching impact
sees the big picture and thrives in creating and implementing strategies to meet goals

The successful candidate will:

know how to inspire, motivate, coach, and manage a dynamic and diverse team of passionate fundraisers and sets an example of professional leadership
have senior professional management experience in the philanthropic sector, motivating and stewarding a portfolio of high-level donors with experience closing five and six figure gifts from first-time donors
demonstrably possess our core competencies including commitment to the MSF principles (neutrality, impartiality, and independence); cross-cultural awareness; analytical thinking; planning and organizing; strategic vision; and people management and development
possess excellent written and oral communication skills, including proficiency in public speaking and presentations
integrate lived experience and/or experience in organizational change oriented towards improved Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and Anti-Oppression/Anti-Racism (AOAR) and models EDI and AOAR values through leadership and integrates them into all internal and external aspects of the role
have a working experience with a humanitarian aid organization, or knowledge of humanitarian aid programs

MSF Canada’s positive and innovative office culture is grounded in core values of humanity, integrity, and results.  Our working conditions include:

a hybrid working model (minimum 40% in office and up to 60% work from home)
an open concept, shared office space with bookable workstations (consisting of sit/stand desks, swivel chair, laptop with dock and double monitors) and various sized meeting rooms
a commitment to incorporating equity, diversity, and inclusion in everything

MSF Canada proudly offers all employees a comprehensive total rewards program including:

Health Spending Account
Lifestyle Spending Account
Group insurance (Life, Dependent Life, AD&D)
Peace of Mind plan (prescription drugs, accidental dental, hospital care, etc.)
Starting 4 weeks of vacation per year
Annual professional development budget
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Applications will be received until the position is filled.

A detailed job description is available here.

We appreciate interest from individuals belonging to equity seeking groups and we encourage individuals to self-identify if they wish. MSF Canada is a people-focused humanitarian organization that is proud to offer a diverse, collaborative, and inclusive work environment. We strongly believe this approach enhances our work and we are committed to equity in employment. We thank you for your interest in MSF Canada.

NOTE: Any questions or concerns regarding accommodation and accessibility may be addressed to ask.hr@toronto.msf.org.

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