Leadership Legacy Giving Manager
About the role
Who We Are For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.
Mission Statement The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.
Job Description As the Leadership Legacy Giving Manager, you’ll build meaningful relationships with donors who are passionate about making a lasting impact. You’ll lead donor engagement from start to finish—identifying, cultivating, and stewarding generous supporters—while maximizing philanthropic gifts to advance The Salvation Army’s mission. This is a rewarding opportunity to connect people’s desire to give with causes that truly change lives.
Key Accountabilities
- Research, qualify, and manage a pipeline of prospects and donors, fostering strong relationships that drive philanthropic support.
- Lead discovery meetings, prepare reports, and create customized proposals to engage and solicit donors.
- Manage relationships in collaboration with territorial and divisional teams to ensure alignment and strategy.
- Develop and execute strategies for meaningful donor engagement, dedicating 60% of time to in-person contacts.
- Oversee the legacy donor cycle, meeting annual targets for both revocable and irrevocable planned gifts.
- Collaborate with program leads to design and implement strategic fundraising frameworks, aligning with best practices and trends.
- Prepare and present fundraising materials, including proposals, cases for support, briefing notes, solicitation plans, and stewardship resources.
- Support senior leadership involvement in fundraising by providing briefing materials and strategic guidance.
- Record and track all donor interactions in Raiser’s Edge NXT while staying up to date on fundraising trends, legislation, and tax implications for major and planned gifts.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education And Experience Qualifications
- Post-secondary diploma/degree in Marketing, Business Administration or Fundraising CFRE or working toward CFRE designation preferred.
- Minimum five (5) years’ of progressive fundraising experience in major gifts, corporate fundraising securing donations and sponsorships at the leadership level with gifts of $100,000 and greater.
- Proven project management experience, including planning, budgeting, monitoring, and analysis.
- Strong ability to plan, lead, and deliver projects to achieve expected outcomes.
- Highly collaborative with a track record of building effective partnerships across the organization.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing reports and presentations.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); graphic design skills considered an asset.
- Strong problem-solving and time management skills to handle diverse demands effectively.
- Committed to supporting and promoting The Salvation Army’s mission, vision, and values.
Compensation The target hiring range for this position is $65,776.57 to $82,220.71 with a maximum of $98,664.86.
Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.
The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.
About The Salvation Army in Canada
The Salvation Army is an international Christian organization that began its work in Canada in 1882 and has grown to become the largest non-governmental direct provider of social services in the country. The Salvation Army gives hope and support to vulnerable people today and every day in 400 communities across Canada and more than 120 countries around the world. The Salvation Army offers practical assistance for children and families, often tending to the basic necessities of life, provides shelter for homeless people and rehabilitation for people who have lost control of their lives to an addiction.
Leadership Legacy Giving Manager
About the role
Who We Are For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.
Mission Statement The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.
Job Description As the Leadership Legacy Giving Manager, you’ll build meaningful relationships with donors who are passionate about making a lasting impact. You’ll lead donor engagement from start to finish—identifying, cultivating, and stewarding generous supporters—while maximizing philanthropic gifts to advance The Salvation Army’s mission. This is a rewarding opportunity to connect people’s desire to give with causes that truly change lives.
Key Accountabilities
- Research, qualify, and manage a pipeline of prospects and donors, fostering strong relationships that drive philanthropic support.
- Lead discovery meetings, prepare reports, and create customized proposals to engage and solicit donors.
- Manage relationships in collaboration with territorial and divisional teams to ensure alignment and strategy.
- Develop and execute strategies for meaningful donor engagement, dedicating 60% of time to in-person contacts.
- Oversee the legacy donor cycle, meeting annual targets for both revocable and irrevocable planned gifts.
- Collaborate with program leads to design and implement strategic fundraising frameworks, aligning with best practices and trends.
- Prepare and present fundraising materials, including proposals, cases for support, briefing notes, solicitation plans, and stewardship resources.
- Support senior leadership involvement in fundraising by providing briefing materials and strategic guidance.
- Record and track all donor interactions in Raiser’s Edge NXT while staying up to date on fundraising trends, legislation, and tax implications for major and planned gifts.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education And Experience Qualifications
- Post-secondary diploma/degree in Marketing, Business Administration or Fundraising CFRE or working toward CFRE designation preferred.
- Minimum five (5) years’ of progressive fundraising experience in major gifts, corporate fundraising securing donations and sponsorships at the leadership level with gifts of $100,000 and greater.
- Proven project management experience, including planning, budgeting, monitoring, and analysis.
- Strong ability to plan, lead, and deliver projects to achieve expected outcomes.
- Highly collaborative with a track record of building effective partnerships across the organization.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing reports and presentations.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); graphic design skills considered an asset.
- Strong problem-solving and time management skills to handle diverse demands effectively.
- Committed to supporting and promoting The Salvation Army’s mission, vision, and values.
Compensation The target hiring range for this position is $65,776.57 to $82,220.71 with a maximum of $98,664.86.
Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.
The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.
About The Salvation Army in Canada
The Salvation Army is an international Christian organization that began its work in Canada in 1882 and has grown to become the largest non-governmental direct provider of social services in the country. The Salvation Army gives hope and support to vulnerable people today and every day in 400 communities across Canada and more than 120 countries around the world. The Salvation Army offers practical assistance for children and families, often tending to the basic necessities of life, provides shelter for homeless people and rehabilitation for people who have lost control of their lives to an addiction.