Director, Development, Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS)

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Location

Central Campus

Open Date

2026/09/21

Job Type

Continuing

Close Date

2026/11/17

Employee Group

TMG

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Department

UA Health Sciences Advancement

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Salary Grade/Band

Band N

Salary Range

$118078.00 - $177116.00 (annual)

Job Code

006169

Hiring Range

$118078.00 - $154829.00

Existing Vacancy

Yes - Backfilling as Existing

Target Number of Openings

1

35

Schedule

Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm

Education Level

University Degree, Master's degree an asset

Career Level

Minimum of 8 years

Job Description

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster University is seeking a strategic development leader in the role of Director, Development to grow private revenue for the faculty and the University, in support of the faculty’s highest-priority opportunities and McMaster’s broader academic vision. It is our shared values that help us to achieve University Advancement’s vision and mission; they are Integrity, Quality, Respect, Service, Strategy and Teamwork.

Reporting to the Senior Director, Development, the Director, Development leads a portfolio of major and principal gifts, strengthening the Faculty’s relationships, reputation, and resources through high-touch relationship building and revenue generation. The Director serves as a trusted advisor to academic leadership, providing strategic counsel on significant philanthropic opportunities while building, growing,



and stewarding the Faculty’s most important donor relationships and identifying new opportunities aligned with McMaster’s research and educational priorities.

Leading a team accountable for securing a minimum of 25% of University Advancement’s overall private revenue goals, the Director has a primary focus on gifts of $250,000 and above. The portfolio also includes complex principal and transformational gifts ($1M to $10M) requiring collaboration across multiple internal and external partners. In these substantial opportunities, the Director works closely with University Advancement’s senior leaders and other key contributors as part of a coordinated, team-based approach to development strategy and donor engagement.

As an integrated member of the University Advancement team, the Director leads strategies to secure transformative current and future gifts, including major gifts, pledges, bequests, insurance, gifts of securities, and other forms of philanthropic support. This work involves meaningful engagement with prominent Canadian and international leaders, University leadership, key volunteers, and researchers.

The ideal candidate will bring strategic and entrepreneurial thinking, complemented by exceptional judgement, initiative, diplomacy, and communication skills. A highly collaborative and results-oriented leader, the incumbent will be adept at translating strategy into action,



navigating complex organizational environments, and leading professional staff, volunteers, budgets, and data with strong financial acumen.

The hiring range for this position is $130,000 – $145,000 plus incentive performance payeligibility of up to 10% of base salary, along with an excellent perks package . The role requires a minimum of two days per week on campus.

To ensure an ongoing and vibrant University community that meets the needs of our students, staff and faculty and supports the University mission, ability to work on-site continues to be a requirement for most University positions. The University is supportive of exploring flexible work arrangements that effectively balance operational needs and employee interests.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Planning, Strategy, and Leadership

In collaboration with senior Advancement leaders, develop and implement strategies to strengthen major giving and drive sustained revenue growth for the Faculty.

In collaboration with the Senior Director, Development, develop and manage an annual operating plan and budget for the Faculty’s fundraising program, with clear, measurable objectives.

Provide leadership and direction in advancing fundraising plans, campaigns, and strategies that drive revenue growth across the Faculty.

Partner with senior Faculty leadership to develop advancement strategies aligned with academic priorities and build compelling cases for support that inspire significant major gifts.

Collaborate across University Advancement to advance shared financial, strategic, and organizational goals.

Model a culture of collaboration, int

📌 Director, Development, Faculty of Health Sciences (Canada)
🏢 McMaster University
📍 Canada