Manager, Development

5 months ago


Hamilton, Canada McMaster University Full time

Are you ready to lead revenue growth to support McMaster’s student communities? Are you a bold, collaborative, and inclusive leader who can support a team of advancement professionals, and partner with academic and administrative champions to generate excitement and build capacity in a fast-paced, campaign-driven environment? Are you passionate about identifying and rallying support from some of the McMaster’s most valued funders in helping the Department of Student Affairs address support foundational pillars of our campus community that include equity and inclusion, mental health and wellness, student access and success and entrepreneurship?

If so, McMaster University, ranked as one of the world’s top 70 universities, is looking for you We are recruiting a Manager, Development to provide 14-month leadership coverage in support of private revenue generation for the Department of Student Affairs in the form of major, bequest, and principal gifts.

Our purpose is the discovery, communication, and preservation of knowledge. We value integrity, quality, inclusiveness, and teamwork in everything we do. University Advancement is an integrated department that encompasses the areas of Development, Alumni Advancement, Stewardship and Advancement Services & Operations; areas that coordinate activities and work as a team to build relationships, reputation and resources.

**Student Affairs**

Consistently ranked as one of the top research universities in Canada and one of the country’s most innovative, McMaster believes in creating an innovative and stimulating learning environment where students can prepare themselves to excel, both at the university and beyond. The Student Affairs division provides a range of programs and services as part of an engaging, supportive and inclusive student experience. Student Affairs includes Athletics and Recreation, Housing and Conference Services, Indigenous Student Services, Equity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism, Black Student Success Centre, Student Accessibility Services and Student Case Management, Student Success Centre (including International Student Services, Career Services, and First Year Transition), Access Strategy, Student Wellness Centre, and the Forge.

**About the position**

The Manager, Development is a new position that will report to the Executive Advisor, Development, University Advancement and work closely with the AVP, Students & Learning and Dean of Students, and the Executive Director and Assistant Dean of Student Success. The successful incumbent will be an experienced relationship professional and will be responsible for several funder relationships, focusing on gifts ranging from a minimum of $250K+, and leading to the overall quantitative impact to the Department. Consistent with a team-oriented approach to development strategy, this role liaises with both internal and external partners on development approaches, with strategic support from the Executive Advisor, Development and University Advancement’s senior leaders.

This role requires a proven track record of success in securing complex $250K - $1 million+ current and planned gifts and leading others to the successful attainment of ambitious fundraising goals. Throughout your experience, you have been recognized for proactively championing partnerships, as well as attracting and maintaining relationships with donors and supporters. You must possess superior critical and strategic thinking and decision-making skills. Additionally, this role requires a community-centred and funder and goal-oriented approach with solid understanding of Canadian philanthropic environment, legislation, and available charitable vehicles, including familiarity and experience working with planned gifts, including bequests.

Critical to the success of this role will be effective communication and interpersonal skills, writing winning proposals and associated development materials. The successful incumbent will have a demonstrated understanding of human resources, project management, volunteer and budget management and strong financial acumen.

**Primary Responsibilities**

You will be accountable for a wide-ranging portfolio charged with advancing and enhancing the relationships, reputation, and resources of the Department through relationship building and revenue generation over the term of the contract. You provide strategic fundraising leadership to secure and grow the Department’s base of major supporters, and to steward these funders in a manner to inspire meaningful and authentic long-lasting relationships with the University.

**Qualifications**
- Minimum 6 years of demonstrated experience in major giving fundraising, preferably within the post-secondary or healthcare system
- University Degree required / Master’s Degree or advancement designation is an asset

**How To Apply**

**Employment Equity Statement**

McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga



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