Salary Range $74,800.00 To $93,551.00 Annually

Position Manager, Development Communications

Location London, ON (in office)

Position Type Full-time, 3 year renewable contract.

Status This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Hiring Range $74,800 - $93,551

Application Deadline Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST.

About Ivey Business School We acknowledge that Ivey Business School is located on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabek, Haudenosaunee and the Lūnaapéewak, on lands connected with the Dish with One Spoon Covenant Wampum between the Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee and the London Township and Sombra Treaties of 1796. With this, we respect the longstanding relationships that Indigenous Nations have to this land, as they are the original caretakers. We acknowledge historical and ongoing injustices that Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Métis and Inuit) endure in Canada, and we accept responsibility as a public institution to contribute toward revealing and correcting miseducation as well as renewing respectful relationships with Indigenous communities through our teaching, research and community service.

Ivey Business School (www.ivey.ca) at Western University (www.uwo.ca) is Canada’s leading provider of real-world, case-based business education. Drawing on extensive research and business experience, Ivey’s faculty provides the best classroom experience, equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and capabilities they need to confidently take on today’s leadership challenges and opportunities through Case-Method Learning. Ivey offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs, as well as Executive Education at campuses in London, Toronto, and Hong Kong.





The Advancement department plays a pivotal role in nurturing enduring relationships which foster meaningful engagement, financial support, advocacy and leadership among alumni and other stakeholders globally. The development team, within the Advancement department, raises philanthropic and sponsorship support for Ivey, generally raising over $15 million annually.

Position Overview The Manager, Development Communications is an experienced communications professional who plays a crucial role in supporting the Development team's efforts to raise philanthropic funds for the Ivey Business School through creative and persuasive communications. With a deep appreciation and understanding of the value of curating inspired and compelling storytelling, the specialist focuses on incorporating this into all donor proposals and briefs. This approach is seamlessly woven into their tactical execution and active participation in gift strategy discussions. Naturally curious, the Manager, Development Communications drives collaboration and conducts research to create individual donor proposals, tailored donor reports, and fundraising collateral that aim to inspire further philanthropic support. Self-motivated and passionate about business and higher education, they have a strong desire to be a valuable member of a supportive and engaging team.



This position is focused on personalized written communications pieces and not on social media or digital content creation.

Key Responsibilities

Proposal Development

Design, develop and produce sophisticated proposals for major and principal gift prospective donors within exceptionally tight deadline environments.

Develop strategies that enable Ivey leadership to present fully developed, donor-ready concepts that reflect the unique points of common interest between donors and Ivey.

Evaluate and identify the need for additional information in proposals and related materials, undertaking required research on specific fundraising priorities and strategic initiatives and coordinating with Advancement staff and faculty to ensure the accuracy and comprehensiveness.

Serve as an internal resource by providing comprehensive, up-to-date information about fundraising priorities and strategic initiatives.

Consult with, interview, and incorporate feedback from faculty members and development staff on proposals and related materials.

Prioritize and manage production schedule for proposals and related materials; disseminate timing and status of materials within Development.

As needed, collaborate with prospect managers in preparing grant proposals for Foundation submissions, with the goal of soliciting funds from organizations whose funding priorities are aligned with Ivey.

Stewardship, Campaign Materials, and Fundraising Support

Lead the development and ongoing evolution of Ivey's campaign materials including the case for support and related fundraising collateral working closely with faculty members and senior leaders to articulate emerging funding priorities throughout the lifespan of the campaign (5-7 years), and collaborating with marketing and d

📌 Manager, Development Communications (London)
🏢 Ivey Business School
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