Employment Opportunity DEVELOPMENT OFFICER ABOUT MARIANOPOLIS COLLEGE Founded in 1908, Marianopolis is a private English-language college in Montreal specializing in pre- university education for about 2,000 students. A gateway to the world's top universities, the College's record of academic excellence, on-time graduation levels and university-acceptance rates into competitive programs is unmatched in Quebec.

As members of a close-knit community, Marianopolis employees have the opportunity to excel professionally and enjoy generous benefits as well as a stimulating environment associated with working at one of the province's premier post-secondary institutions.

POSITION Title: DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Reporting to: Director, Development and External Affairs Classification: Administration Officer Category: Professional Staff Status: Permanent, full time Working Hours: Weekdays, 35 hours Annual Salary: $54,917.00 to $91,114.00 Start Date: As soon as possible NATURE AND SCOPE Under the supervision of the Director, Development and External Affairs, the Development Officer plays a key role in developing and implementing activities related to major gifts and annual fund campaigns and initiatives.

The incumbent actively contributes in building lasting, trusting relationships with donors through the implementation of solicitation, cultivation, retention and stewardship strategies.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Develops, cultivates, stewards, and solicits a portfolio of individual donors, corporate partners, and private foundations at the major gift level to increase the philanthropic revenue of the Foundation Executes strategic plans for fundraising programs, alumni relations,



and solicitation campaigns Effectively communicates Marianopolis' philanthropic priorities and the impact of giving to donors through storytelling Contributes to the development and execution of annual giving strategies Identifies and builds the mid-level and major gifts pipelines Develops and implements innovative approaches to diversify funding sources and support Foundation's revenue growth Prepares and negotiates partnership agreements with donors, in accordance with established guidelines Follows up on philanthropic commitments (pledges, timelines, renewals) Collaborates actively with internal and external stakeholders to maximize development opportunities Develops operational content as needed (presentations, solicitation tools, information packages, activity reports and similar) Maintains accurate donor records and fundraising activity in CRM, including the reports preparation, letters of appreciation and follow up, as required Ensures an active presence and continuous learning of related fundraising activities within Quebec educational sector, to ensure the integration of the best practices Participates in the development and execution of fundraising events, as well as in other College Events PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES Appreciation for the College's mission, vision and values (excellence, community, collaboration, responsibility, and heritage) Service-oriented attitude,



with proven competencies in planning and successful collaboration Demonstrated ability to exercise initiative and judgement while working with prescribed procedures and processes Strong project management skills with ability to handle multiple tasks while meeting required time frames Strong ability to build trusting relationships and exert a positive influence Capacity to actively listen and demonstrate empathy Excellent interpersonal and communications skills (written and oral), with the ability to interact professionally with a variety of stakeholders from within and outside the College.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field Minimum of 3 years of experience in philanthropy, fundraising or any other related field, preferably in an educational setting Microsoft Office Suite (Excel intermediate level, advanced level in Word and PowerPoint) Proficiency with digital tools, philanthropic CRM systems and engagement platforms Robust knowledge of trends and practices in the philanthropic sector Knowledge of the Quebec secondary and post-secondary education sector an asset Fluently bilingual in English and French, both spoken and written APPLICATION Marianopolis encourages applications from qualified individuals, including women, members of visible and ethnic minorities, Indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities.

If we can provide a specific accommodation to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. While we appreciate all applications, we will only contact candidates who are selected to participate in the recruitment process. To apply, please visit our careers portal to upload your CV and your cover letter (incomplete applications will not be considered) by 5 p.m. on Friday, August 28, 2026 .

📌 Development Officer (Montreal)
🏢 Marianopolis College
📍 Montreal