Director of Development, AMPD

CPM: This is an open posting. We are collecting applications from all interested persons

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G

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Hiring Salary Range:$129,061 - $140,106 (FTE annual)

Job Category

Advancement / Alumni Relations / Development

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Purrpose:

Advancement at York leads and inspires meaningful engagement and philanthropic support from alumni and friends to advance the University's mission. We are also deeply committed to building the reputation of York University as a leading, progressive, research-intensive University uniquely positioned for the betterment of society in the 21st century.Our division is comprised of four departments:

• Alumni Engagement provides programs, services, and engagement to over 385,000 York alumni worldwide.
• Development & Campaigns leads efforts to promote and secure philanthropic support from alumni, donors, friends, corporations, and foundations.
• Advancement Communications & Marketing works to promote and communicate alumni and donor messages along with direct marketing services for alumni and donor engagement.
• Advancement Services & Operations is the administrative and technology support unit for all Advancement activities.

In support of our mission, the Director of Development, School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD), develops and implements revenue generating strategies and programs that identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward philanthropic donations from alumni, faculty/school, staff, and friends. The role reports to the Assistant Vice-President, Development & Campaigns, and is part of the central Advancement leadership team which is dedicated to fulfilling the philanthropic goals of York University. The role also jointly reports to the Dean and is the Advancement representative serving the Dean to achieve the faculty development and alumni goals. The role executes on revenue generating initiatives, external relations engagement, and stewardship activities. This role individually raises philanthropic dollars through 1:1 engagement and collaboratively works with their development upline to acquire transformational gifts.This portfolio is expected to raise $1M -$1.5M annually with incremental increases overtime. This role raises funds for the School's priority needs including, student support, capital, programming, and research in alignment with the University Academic Plan (UAP) and its Strategic Plan of AMPD.

About the FacultyWith more than 50 years of excellence, innovation and leadership, the School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD) at York University is a nationally and globally recognized leader in educating artists, performers and designers for today's evolving creative industries. AMPD offers more than 30 competitive degree programs, supported by 300,000 square feet of premier facilities in Toronto, Canada's cultural capital. Home to approximately 3,000 socially engaged students across a diverse range of creative disciplines and a network of more than 20,000 alumni making an impact around the world, AMPD is committed to preparing the next generation of creative leaders, innovators and practitioners.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline.

Experience:

6 years' experience in a leading role managing a successful face-to-face fundraising portfolio. 4 years of management experience required in a unionized environment.

Skills:

• Understanding of the needs and interests of major donors.
• Understanding of all aspects of the gift cycle from identification through to stewardship.
• General knowledge and understanding of applicable CRA and legislative requirements related to fundraising activities.
• Knowledge of tax laws that impact charitable giving, personal assets, and estates.
• Knowledge of post-secondary student services, student support programs, and student access/retention, particularly with respect to under-represented demographics.
• Effective writing skills for a university fundraising environment.
• Attention to detail, high standards for quality, ability to balance risk, university policies and donor intent.
• Ability to make highly effective/persuasive formal and informal cases of support presentations to diverse groups, large and small.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a fundraising team.
• Effective communication skills and ability to communicate effectively in a concise creative, and persuasive manner. Interpersonal skills to interact with a variety of individuals at many different levels.
• Effective project management, prioritization, and time-management skills to manage multiple on-going projects simultaneously.
• Competency with word-processing and spreadsheet applications, fundraising and prospect management databases and Inter