Job title

Vice President, Community Giving & Operations

Department

Community Giving & Operations

Reports to

President & CEO - KHP Foundation

Salary range

$168,000 - $180,000 plus Employee Incentive Program

Job type

Full-Time, Permanent, Hybrid working 3-4 days per week

Location

Toronto, Ontario

Posting period

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

The opportunity

Are you motivated by the chance to help all young people in Canada access mental health support and Feel Out Loud at Kids Help Phone (KHP)?

The Vice President, Community Giving & Operations is a senior executive leader responsible for driving sustainable revenue growth, operational excellence, and fundraising innovation across community giving, signature events, annual giving, digital fundraising, and fundraising operations. Overseeing a portfolio generating more than $10M annually, this role leads the development and execution of strategies that expand donor and community engagement, strengthen fundraising performance, and support long-term organizational growth.

As a member of the Executive Committee and Operations Leadership Team, the Vice President provides enterprise leadership in strategic planning, fundraising operations, business intelligence, and technology-enabled fundraising. Working collaboratively across the Foundation and KHP, the role ensures revenue-generating initiatives, operational priorities, and donor engagement strategies are aligned with organizational goals, funding priorities, and long-term sustainability objectives. It'll take courage, collaboration, innovation, resilience and trust.

If you're interested in giving more young people's feelings a place to go with KHP Foundation, you can explore this opportunity today.

The responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for Community Giving and Operations, aligning events, annual giving, fundraising operations, digital fundraising, and community partnerships with organizational priorities and long-term revenue growth goals.
• Lead annual and multi-year planning, revenue strategy, performance measurement, and business intelligence to drive fundraising growth and executive decision-making.
• Oversee Events and Annual Giving portfolios, ensuring achievement of revenue targets and delivery of exceptional donor experiences, stewardship, and engagement strategies.
• Champion digital transformation and fundraising innovation, leveraging technology, analytics, and AI-enabled solutions to enhance donor engagement and operational effectiveness.
• Provide executive oversight of fundraising operations, including systems, data governance, reporting, forecasting, and enterprise fundraising platforms.
• Serve as a key advisor to the CEO, Board, and committees, providing strategic insights, revenue analysis, and support for governance and fundraising initiatives.
• Build and strengthen relationships with donors, sponsors, volunteers, community partners, and other stakeholders to expand philanthropic opportunities and community engagement.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

• Act as an ambassador for the Foundation, representing the organization at events and supporting integrated marketing, communications, and fundraising initiatives.

The qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in fundraising, operations, annual giving, community partnerships, or related fields.
• Proven track record of delivering $10M+ in annual philanthropic revenue across diversified fundraising channels, ideally including events, annual giving, digital fundraising, and community partnerships.
• Strong expertise in operational planning, financial management, data-informed decision-making, and governance support.
• Strong enterprise systems thinking, with the ability to connect fundraising strategy, technology, data, donor experience, finance, marketing, and operational execution.
• Proven ability to lead transformation, including operating model change, technology adoption, process redesign, culture change, and cross-functional implementation
• Deep knowledge of fundraising platforms such as Raiser's Edge NXT, Raisin, Mailchimp, CRM/data systems, and data-driven fundraising strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, multi-disciplinary teams with strategic vision, operational discipline, and a strong people leadership orientation.
• Exceptional relationship management skills with community partners, sponsors, volunteers, donors, and board-level stakeholders.
• Ability to foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, inclusion, and donor-centricity across the Foundation.

Preferred / Advantageous:

• Experience leading through organizational transformation, campaign transitions, technology implementation, or operating model change.
• Background in digital fundraising, AI/ML-enabled innovation, integrated marketing, or audience segmentation strategies.
• Familiarity with Imagine Canada standards, CRA regulations, fundraising compliance, and national-scale nonprofit financial operations.
• Strong public speaking, presentation, and media representation skills.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and French is a significant asset.
• Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) or equivalent designation is an asset.

Don't meet every qualification listed? Studies often report that equity-deserving people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every requirement. KHP Foundation is dedicated to building a more diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't align with every qualification, we welcome you to apply anyway. You may have the qualifications / experience for this role or other opportunities at KHP Foundation.

The application process

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Compensation and benefits

Salaries at KHP Foundation are determined by candidate experience, qualifications and specific skill sets, as well as market and operational considerations. Benefits at KHP Foundation may include:

• Hybrid work model
• Comprehensive employee benefits program
• Emergency travel assistance
• CAAT Pension Plan
• Wellness programs
• Recognition awards
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)