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The Canadian Women’s Foundation is Canada’s public foundation for gender justice and equality. We advance this by growing support for grassroots feminist action, partnering with communities and organizations to improve conditions, and building diverse leadership and knowledge for sustainable change.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Director, Feminist Grantmaking to join the Community Initiatives team. This position reports to the Vice President, Community Initiatives.

The Director, Feminist Grantmaking is responsible for leading the implementation of the Canadian Women’s Foundation’s grantmaking strategy to advance gender justice in Canada. They will oversee the execution of feminist grantmaking practices, ensuring that funding is distributed equitably, effectively, and in alignment with the Foundation’s strategic priorities, theory of change, and impact measurement framework.

Working closely with a core team of Grant Managers, the Director will develop and refine systems for grant applications, funding allocation, reporting, and evaluative data collection. They will also play a key role in tracking and reporting on equity benchmarks and other funding key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure accountability, transparency, and continuous learning.

Since 1991, thanks to our generous supporters and donors, the Foundation has raised more than $260 million to fund over 3,300 life transforming programs across the country. As a leading voice for women, girls and gender-diverse people in Canada, the Canadian Women’s Foundation is committed to getting gender equality issues front and centre in the hearts and minds of people in Canada. For more information about the Foundation, visit our website. To learn more about what we offer to employees and why you should apply, visit Work With Us.

We strongly encourage applications from women, Two Spirit, trans, and nonbinary people who identify as Black and/or racialized, First Nations, Métis, and Inuit, living with disabilities, and/or members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

· University graduate in a related field (social sciences/humanities) OR equivalent combination of training, expertise, and lived experience.

Experience, Skills & Abilities

· At least 7-10 years of experience in grantmaking, philanthropy, or nonprofit funding roles, with at least 4 years in a leadership capacity.

· Strong knowledge of feminist philanthropy, gender justice funding, and equity-focused grantmaking models.

· Experience overseeing large-scale funding programs, including multi-year grants and government-funded initiatives.

· Experience working within a fundraising foundation is an asset.

· Proven experience developing and implementing funding policies, systems, and evaluation frameworks.

· Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to intersectional feminism and its application in community programming.

· Communication & External Engagement: Strong communicator with experience representing organizations publicly and collaborating with grantees, donors, and sector partners. Ability to work bilingually in English and French is preferred.