Part of University Health Network (UHN), Canada's hospital, UHN Foundation raises funds for research, education and excellence in patient care at Toronto General and Toronto Western hospitals, Toronto Rehab and The Michener Institute of Education at UHN. The Foundation's donor community is UHNITED to help change the status quo of healthcare - helping recruit and train the brightest medical minds from around the world, develop new treatments for disease, and advance bold medical research. UHN's Toronto General Hospital has been ranked the hospital in the world on Newsweek's 2025 World's Best Hospitals list, citing its leadership in transplantation, cardiac and vascular care, and surgical innovation. UHN is the only publicly funded hospital in the top five - also making it the world's publicly funded hospital. The Foundation's vision and mission is to enable global leadership and innovation in health by developing strong relationships with UHN stakeholders. They are committed to supporting UHN's vision to create a healthier world by embodying the values of integrity, accountability, collaboration and inclusion. Together with their donors, UHN Foundation is helping Canada's hospital reimagine healthcare.

The Chief Development Officer (CDO) at the UHN Foundation is responsible for leading fundraising operations, HR management, talent development, alignment and cross-functional collaboration to support the Foundation's revenue-generating activities. The CDO fosters a culture of engagement, collaboration, and action through coaching and empowerment and clear communication across teams, ensuring that each department works seamlessly toward common goals. The CDO provides coaching and leadership to direct reports, empowering them to lead their respective fundraising programs while driving operational excellence and organizational effectiveness. As a key member of the executive leadership team, the CDO will ensure the Foundation's fundraising efforts are aligned with strategic priorities and deliver sustainable growth in revenue. Working in close collaboration with the Chief Strategic Philanthropy Officer (CSPO) to ensure alignment across strategic and operational fundraising priorities.

This is a compelling opportunity for an individual with an exceptional ability to build high performing teams, create strong morale and foster a sense of belonging while communicating an inspired vision and purpose. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and self-starter with a proven track record managing a business with relevant complexity and scope. You bring deep leadership experience defining and driving alignment to a strategic plan and a reputation for integrity, creativity, innovation and empowerment. Past success and experience with major gifts and fundraising, including understanding of the competitive philanthropic landscape in the broader Greater Toronto Area and across Canada, as well as identifying, engaging and nurturing prospects, existing donors and strategic partnerships to ensure UHN Foundation's long-term sustainability will be key to success.

To Apply

To explore this opportunity further in confidence, please submit your resume and letter of interest online at .

For further information, please contact Sarah Shaikh, Engagement Manager, at . We would like to thank all applicants but regret that we are only able to personally contact those individuals whose backgrounds best match the requirements for the role.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

University Health Network Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019, and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Odgers and University Health Network Foundation throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.