[Hiring] Vice President, Philanthropy @Heart & Stroke

Role Description

Relevant to the Senior Vice President, Quebec, the Vice President, Philanthropy – Quebec will provide strategic leadership and management for philanthropic development across the province. This role combines leadership of the Quebec Development team with direct responsibility for a portfolio of major donors and prospects, focusing on securing significant gifts and supporting the Foundation’s priorities.

The Vice President will also contribute to the Foundation’s organizational strategy and regional performance as a member of its senior leadership groups. Working closely with the Senior Vice President, the Quebec Provincial Advisory Board, volunteers, and internal teams, the incumbent will:

• Develop donor relationships.
• Identify new fundraising opportunities.
• Support the growth of philanthropic revenue.

Qualifications

• University degree.
• At least 10 years of fundraising experience in a bilingual market.
• Demonstrated success in soliciting and securing major gifts of $100,000 or more.
• Experience managing donor relationships throughout the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship process.
• Experience developing philanthropic plans and contributing to fundraising budgets and financial performance monitoring.
• Experience recruiting, training, and collaborating with volunteers or fundraisers.
• Experience leading a major gift campaign is an asset.
• Full bilingual proficiency in French and English.
• CFRE designation and involvement in a relevant professional association are assets.
• Familiarity with the codes of ethics, policies, and procedures of AFP, CAGP, and APRA.

Requirements

• Strategic thinker who can see the bigger picture while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to work with multiple databases.
• Proven ability to develop donor relationships and secure significant philanthropic contributions.
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing proposals, grants, letters, donor communications, and volunteer briefings.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with volunteers, board members, donors, and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborative leadership style, with the ability to coach and develop a team.
• Ability to balance strategic planning and team leadership with direct donor engagement.
• Commitment to professional fundraising ethics and responsible donor stewardship.

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead philanthropic development across Quebec.
• Engagement with a broad network of researchers, healthcare professionals, and community partners.
• Support for professional development and team collaboration.

Company Description

Founded in 1952, Heart & Stroke is a Canadian health charity dedicated to preventing heart disease and stroke, saving lives, and improving recovery for people affected by these conditions. Through its research funding, public education, advocacy, and partnerships, the organization works to advance cardiovascular and brain health and improve health outcomes across Canada.

• More than 70 years of experience advancing heart and brain health through research, education, advocacy, and public engagement.
• A substantial investment in medical research to support scientific discoveries and improve the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery of heart disease and stroke.
• A national mission focused on reducing the impact of cardiovascular disease and stroke and improving health outcomes for Canadians.
• A broad network of researchers, healthcare professionals, community partners, volunteers, and donors working toward shared health objectives.
• A commitment to translating research into practical solutions, increasing public awareness, improving healthcare systems, and addressing barriers to equitable access to care.
• A philanthropic foundation built on individual and institutional giving, fundraising initiatives, and long-term donor relationships that help sustain its research and health-impact priorities.