Development Officer

1 week ago

Oshawa, Ontario, Canada Ontario University Athletics Full time $25,000

Appointment Type:
Full-Time Continuing

The Senior Development Officer (SDO) plays an important role in developing and stewarding Ontario Tech University relationships; in securing private sector donations; and in recruiting and leading senior volunteers.

The SDO may manage Faculty specific or University wide fundraising initiatives, and special projects.


Under the leadership of the Director of Philanthropy, the SDO works closely with academic and administrative leaders and volunteers to identify and qualify prospects and to strategically engage, cultivate and solicit financial support and planned giving for university priorities that align with donor interests.

this includes soliciting donations, sponsorship and funding, either independently or in concert with senior university leadership, volunteers, faculty and staff, appropriate to donor interests and university priorities.


Major Gift Development:

Works to identify and qualify new individual, corporate, foundation and institutional prospects and develops successful cultivation and solicitation strategies.

Develops strategy, coordinates and communicates complex plans to move donor prospects through various stages of gift consideration and toward a contribution of significant support.

Creates briefing notes for faculty, senior administration and volunteer solicitors for meetings and events.

Identifies gift planning potential within the prospect pool and works with gift planning staff to secure deferred and outright planned gift commitments.

Provides input to joint campaign and philanthropic partnerships pipeline strategy as appropriate to assist with prospect clearance and ensures that cultivation and solicitation strategies are donor-centered.

connects with past graduates for potential speaking engagements and provides ongoing donor engagement strategies.
Identities, recruits, develops, and leads senior volunteers.

Works with volunteers to assist in developing strong corporate and communityrelationships and advancing the strategic funding priorities of the university.

Reaches out to community stakeholders and shares information about the university, its mandate, present and future strategic plans.

Provides expertise and advice on donors, external volunteers, the development of lists and strategy for cultivation, stewardship, engagement and Alumni events.

Superior writing, presentation and persuasive communications skills
Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills
Advanced computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office software applications and client/donor relations management software
Working knowledge of project and relationship managemen
Working knowledge of Raiser Edge database
Verification of Academic credentials may be required
Minimum five years of major gift fundraising experience in a healthcare, political or academic setting with demonstrated track record in negotiating and closing major gifts $25k + level

This position falls within the bargaining unit represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) and will be subject to the terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the university and the OPSEU.

To the extent that policies are not included in the collective agreement, employment will also be governed by the university's policies which may also be found on our website and which may be amended from time-to-time.

OntarioTech University is actively committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, indigenizationand decolonization (EDIID), and welcomes applications from all qualifiedcandidates, while especially encouraging applications from First Nations,Metis, Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons,persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or2SLGBTQ+.

however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents, Indigenous Peoples in Canada, and those eligible to work inCanada, will be given priority.

If you require accommodation, please contact Julie Day , Health and Disability Management Specialist.

For more information about the universities policies for accommodating employees with disabilities please review the university's Accessibility Policy The university acknowledges the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation which is covered under the Williams Treaties.

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