Senior Director, Development Administrative / ManagerialAbout us: The Office of Advancement seeks to sustain and enhance the University’s academic mission, leadership, and worldwide impact, by engaging alumni and private-sector stakeholders in the mission of the University. We seek to build mutually beneficial relationships of increasing value and satisfaction over time while seizing new opportunities to strengthen our role in civic and global society, provide a transformational undergraduate learning experience, pave the way forgame-changing startups and new industries, drive breakthroughs in health care, and create the knowledge that illuminates humanity. Reporting to the Executive Director, Advancement, the Senior Director, Development is a key member of the senior management team responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donors, with a focus on principal gift donors, to achieve high level goals.

The Senior

Director will also provide leadership and management for the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering’s comprehensive fundraising program.With general oversight from the Executive Director, Advancement, the incumbent is accountable for the preparation, implementation and management of the annual Faculty-wide development plan and ensuring the achievement of annual and campaign goals and objectives; provides leadership, guidance and advice to faculty and academic directors with respect to complex fundraising projects; prepares briefing materials for senior leadership; manages complex fundingopportunities, project budgets and the Development team budget; leads in the training of volunteers in cultivation and solicitation activities as well as responsible for making solicitation calls.The Senior Director hires, trains, develops and manages a dynamic and high-performing team of development professionals and liaises closely with departmental staff involved in advancement activities.



Accomplished track record as a successful fundraiser and demonstrated experience interacting with major gift donors, volunteers, alumni and industry representatives a robust asset. Strong computer skills, including word processing, database software and spreadsheet programs.

Knowledge of DIS and FIS an asset. A comprehensive and global understanding of the Faculty and University of Toronto, as well as general knowledge of the post-secondary education system and the fundraising sector a strong asset. Ability to work some evenings and weekends.Diversity Statement The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community.

We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary.

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.ca.indigenous Substantiation Process The University of Toronto has implemented a process to substantiate Indigenous Membership/Citizenship/Enrolment for candidates who identify as Indigenous.

For more information about this process, please refer to the Indigenous Substantiation Website.Engineer, Developer, Manager, Database, Engineering, Technology, Management, Research #

📌 Senior Director, Development (Winnipeg)
🏢 University of Toronto
📍 Winnipeg