Application Deadline: August 10, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Communities Served: Brant, Haldimand-Norfolk, Halton, Hamilton, and Niagara
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Salary Range: $85,000 - $90,000
Position Status: Existing Vacancy
Work Model: Office-based in Brantford with flexible work arrangements, subject to operational needs
The Regional Director, Brant & Haldimand-Norfolk is the senior fundraising leader for the region, responsible for driving revenue growth, strengthening community partnerships, and leading a high-performing fundraising team. This role develops and executes regional fundraising strategies, builds relationships with corporate partners, major donors, volunteers, and community leaders, and identifies new opportunities to grow United Way's impact. As a member of the Resource Development Leadership Team, the Regional Director helps shape organizational strategy while serving as a trusted ambassador for United Way throughout the Brant community.
Responsibilities:
- Lead fundraising strategy and revenue growth across Brant and Haldimand-Norfolk, with accountability for annual targets, forecasting, and long-term sustainability.
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing fundraising team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Build and grow strategic relationships with corporate partners, major donors, community leaders, and key stakeholders to increase investment and community impact.
- Identify and secure new fundraising opportunities, partnerships, and revenue streams that strengthen United Way's presence across the region.
- Engage and support senior volunteers, including Campaign Cabinet, Major Giving Cabinet, Women United, and other volunteer leaders to maximize fundraising success and community influence.
- Collaborate across the organization to align fundraising strategies, deliver an exceptional donor experience, and achieve shared organizational goals.
- Represent United Way Golden Horseshoe as the senior fundraising leader in the region, strengthening our visibility, reputation, and relationships throughout the community.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 7 years' progressive fundraising, business development, partnership development, or leadership experience, preferably within a complex nonprofit or community organization.
- Strong knowledge of the Brant community, with an established network of relationships and an understanding of the local business, philanthropic, and community landscape.
- Demonstrated success leading fundraising strategies, corporate partnerships, workplace campaigns, leadership giving, or major gift programs.
- Proven experience leading, coaching, and developing high-performing teams.
- Exceptional relationship-building, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills with donors, volunteers, executives, and community partners.
- Strong strategic thinking, financial management, forecasting, and performance management capabilities.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and public speaking skills.
- Experience working with CRM systems, donor management platforms, and fundraising reporting tools.
- Post-secondary education in a related field is required. Business or fundraising designations are considered an asset.
For further information about United Way Golden Horseshoe, please visit our website: uwgh.ca
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
