Donor Relations Officer, MLSE Foundation

** Powered by Passion. United by Purpose. Build for Impact.
** At Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership (MLSE), we exist to deliver the ultimate fan experience by lifting trophies, spirits, and communities – united as one.

We're more than a workplace. We are a team of passionate people, boldly building the future of sport and entertainment, together. We believe in the power of play, the strength of collaboration, and the energy that comes from showing up with purpose.

From the ice to the pitch, the hardwood to the digital arena, we’re proud to be the driving force behind the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL), the Toronto Raptors (NBA), Toronto FC (MLS), Toronto Argonauts (CFL) and development teams with the Toronto Marlies (AHL), Raptors 905 (NBA G League), Toronto FC II (MLS NEXT Pro League) and Raptors Uprising Gaming Club, the Toronto Raptors Esports franchise in the NBA 2K League.

We bring these teams – and world-class entertainment – to life at our iconic venues, including Scotiabank Arena, BMO Field, Coca-Cola Coliseum, Ford Performance Centre, BMO Training Ground, and OVO Athletic Centre. Off the field, we serve up elevated dining at e11even, Real Sports, and our signature club spaces like Hot Stove Club, Scotia Club, and Platinum Club.

Through MLSE Foundation and MLSE Launch Pad, we use the power of sport to help youth facing barriers reach their full potential. Since 2009, we’ve invested more than $45 million into Ontario communities -- and we’re just getting started.

This is what it means to be One MLSE: a culture where everyone plays a role, everyone belongs, and everyone contributes to something bigger than themselves.

So, if you're ready to play with purpose, grow with passion, and win as one, we’d love to have you on our team.
* We know that great candidates come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Even if you do not meet every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply. Your unique perspective, transferable skills, and lived experience may be exactly what we’re looking for.

*** Job Description
**** About MLSE Foundation
** MLSE Foundation believes in the power of sport to change lives. With the support of MLSE’s teams and community partners, we invest in programming, capital projects, and partnerships that expand opportunity for youth across Ontario. As MLSE Foundation enters a multiyear campaign period and deepens its major gifts work, this role plays a pivotal part in strengthening donor relationships and fueling long term philanthropic growth.
** Position Overview
** As the Donor Relations Officer, you will manage and advance an annual major gifts pipeline of donors typically in the $25K–$100K range that supports the success of MLSE Foundation’s Major Gifts and Foundations portfolios.  You will contribute directly to the overall ~$4.5M annual Major Gifts target, providing end-to-end donor lifecycle support from cultivation through solicitation and stewardship‐to‐end donor lifecycle support.

You will act as a senior fundraising resource to the Director, Fund Development, supporting campaign cabinet activity, high value donor engagement, and cross portfolio major gift opportunities.  You will be a cornerstone of MLSE Foundation’s major gifts engine, helping to shape donor relationships that drive long-term impact across Ontario. Your work directly fuels program innovation, equity driven community investment, and the Foundation’s most ambitious campaign in its history.
** RESPONSIBILITIES
* *** Major Gifts Portfolio Management
*** Manage and advance a $1M portfolio of major gift prospects and donors, ensuring disciplined movement through qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
* Conduct donor meetings, create customized cultivation plans, and collaborate with senior leaders on high value solicitations.
* Identify prospects for multi-year commitments aligned with organizational and campaign priorities.
** Campaign & Cross Portfolio Fundraising Support‐Portfolio Fundraising Support
*** Serve as a senior resource in preparing campaign cabinet members for donor meetings, briefings, and strategic follow-ups.
* Support cross portfolio opportunities by collaborating…