Purrpose: Advancement at York leads and inspires meaningful engagement and philanthropic support from alumni and friends to advance the University's mission.

We are also deeply committed to building the reputation of York University as a leading, progressive, research-intensive University uniquely positioned for the betterment of society in the 21st division is comprised of four departments: Alumni Engagement provides programs, services, and engagement to over , York alumni worldwide.

Development & Campaigns leads efforts to promote and secure philanthropic support from alumni, donors, friends, corporations, and foundations.

Advancement Communications & Marketing works to promote and communicate alumni and donor messages along with direct marketing services for alumni and donor engagement.

Advancement Services & Operations is the administrative and technology support unit for all Advancement activities.

Education: Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline.

Experience: 6 years' experience in a leading role managing a successful face-to-face fundraising portfolio. 4 years of management experience required in a unionized setting.

Skills: Understanding of the needs and interests of major donors.

Understanding of all aspects of the gift cycle from identification through to stewardship.

General knowledge and understanding of applicable CRA and legislative requirements related to fundraising activities.

Knowledge of tax laws that impact charitable giving, personal assets, and estates.

Knowledge of post-secondary student services,



student support programs, and student access/retention, particularly with respect to under-represented demographics.

Effective writing skills for a university fundraising environment.

Attention to detail, high standards for quality, ability to balance risk, university policies and donor intent.

Ability to make highly effective/persuasive formal and informal cases of support presentations to diverse groups, large and small.

Demonstrated ability to lead a fundraising team.

Effective communication skills and ability to communicate effectively in a concise creative, and persuasive manner.

Interpersonal skills to interact with a variety of individuals at many different levels.

Effective project management, prioritization, and time-management skills to manage multiple on-going projects simultaneously.

Competency with word-processing and spreadsheet applications, fundraising and prospect management databases and Internet skills.

Diplomacy and negotiation skills.

Effective analytical, research, interpretative and evaluation skills.

Ability to organize, motivate, and work constructively with staff, students, and volunteers.

Ability to provide project leadership to individuals with diverse interests and objectives.

Ability to meet goals at the School's level while fulfilling the needs of the development team.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Able to work effectively with senior volunteers and senior organizational leadership.

📌 Director of Development, AMPD (Ontario)
🏢 York University
📍 Ontario