Position Description

Reports to: Executive Director
Team: Senior Leadership Team
Location: Greater Toronto Area (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-time (37.50 hours/week)
Compensation: $80,000–$85,000 per year
Start date: August 2026

About AFC

Ambassadors For Christ (AFC) In Canada’s mission is to nurture students toward a courageous faith in Jesus that motivates them to live beyond themselves. This is done with an emphasis on fully honouring their Chinese identity and surrounding community. We are in a season of growth - strengthening our staff team and leadership bench while seeking creative ways to fund our work and build a more sustainable and impactful future.

Why Join AFC?

• Be part of a growing ministry making a meaningful impact among students
• Shape and build a core function that will influence long-term sustainability 
• Work alongside a collaborative and mission-driven leadership team 

The Opportunity

The Director of Development will build and lead AFC’s fund development function—shaping strategy, cultivating partnerships, and establishing sustainable revenue streams to support long-term ministry impact.

As part of the Senior Leadership Team, you will work closely with the Executive Director and senior leaders to grow funding, strengthen donor engagement, and build a culture of stewardship across the organization.

This is a builder role—ideal for someone who wants to design, not just execute.

What You’ll Do

• Build and execute AFC’s fund development strategy 
• Translate organizational strategy into annual and campaign-level fundraising plans
• Cultivate and steward relationships with donors, churches, and partners
• Partner with the Executive Director on major gifts and key initiatives
• Strengthen a culture of stewardship and fundraising across the organization
• Implement systems and processes (including CRM) to support sustainable growth

Is This Role For You?

• Are you a person of mature Christian faith, with a commitment to stewardship, integrity, and meaningful ministry partnerships?
• Do you love engaging donors, partnering with individuals, churches, and community leaders—particularly within the Chinese Christian community—and building relationships rooted in trust and shared mission?
• Can you strategically develop and lead fund development initiatives that grow awareness, deepen engagement, and generate sustainable support across diverse cultural contexts?
• Are you a builder of systems and frameworks—especially within small to mid-sized nonprofit or ministry contexts—rather than simply an executor?
• Are you a compelling storyteller and persuasive communicator—someone who can articulate vision with authenticity and speak or teach in ministry settings with empathy and clarity?

Key Outcomes 

• Build and advance a qualified donor pipeline across major gifts, churches, and foundations
• Improve donor retention and deepen engagement year-over-year
• Establish and operationalize core fundraising systems within a year including selecting and integrating a new CRM for the organization
• Achieve annual fundraising targets aligned with the strategic growth plan 
• Generate new revenue equivalent to salary after the first year

What We’re Looking For

• 5–10+ years in fundraising, development, or related work
• Proven ability to build and grow donor relationships
• Experience developing fund development strategy and building systems/functions
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Alignment with AFC’s mission, values, and statement of faith
• Cultural awareness within the Chinese Christian community (or willingness to learn)
• Cantonese/Mandarin language skills and GTA ministry networks would be strong assets

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest and alignment with AFC’s mission to hr@afccanada.org. Indicate in the subject line: Director of Development Application. Only qualified applicants will be notified.