Lead corporate and individual fundraising for Engineering at the University of Waterloo, using major gift strategy and relationship management expertise. This full-time temporary assignment supports Faculty priorities.

The Senior Development Officer works with Engineering's Development and Alumni Affairs team and reports to the Director, Development. You will identify, evaluate, cultivate, solicit, and steward corporate, foundation, and individual donors. The position also supports interdisciplinary priority projects and coordinates strategies across sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop fundraising strategies for corporate, foundation, and individual prospects
- Identify prospects and coordinate prospect research activities
- Create tailored proposals and fundraising materials




- Record meetings and track significant donor moves
- Build corporate relationships through visits, events, and communications

Requirements:

- University degree or equivalent education or experience
- Progressive fundraising experience appropriate to the assigned career level
- Successful record securing and closing major gifts
- Solid communication, presentation, writing, and interpersonal skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and constituent management software

Apply major gift fundraising, proposal development, and relationship-building skills within Waterloo Engineering's advancement team.

📌 Senior University Fundraising Officer (Alton)
🏢 University of Waterloo
📍 Alton