Advancement - Director of Advancement

Overview
Established in 1836 in Quebec, Canada, Bishop’s College
School (BCS) is an IB World School offering the International
Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and certificates. With a
campus bordered by farmland and rolling hills on one side and
by the city of Sherbrooke on the other, BCS is a small,
welcoming community and a “home away from home” to
students from 37 different countries. We create a caring
community of learning and development where cultures
connect and individuals matter. By embracing a rigorous yet
supportive academic program and a well-rounded education
that includes athletics, the arts, leadership and development,
and global citizenship, BCS is preparing students to become
tomorrow’s leaders. We offer a Bilingual Option (English and
French), as well as the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award program,
and are a proud member of Round Square, through which students can go on exchanges
and volunteer abroad.

The Position
Reporting to the Head of School the incumbent is directly responsible for designing,
implementing, managing, and expanding BCS’ philanthropic fundraising strategy. The
Director will manage all components of the strategic fundraising plan including major gifts,
special events, donor stewardship, planned giving, and annual giving, and is expected to
reach or exceed targets established to increase the school’s endowment, fund capital
projects as established by the campus master plan, and fund other projects as determined
by the school’s leadership.

Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and evaluate the Advancement Department’s work and staff members
- Oversee the planning of alumni activities and special events
- Qualify, cultivate, solicit, and provide stewardship to selected major gift donors

and prospects in consultation and partnership with the department and other
stakeholders
- Maintain contact with key individual BCS alumni
- Work with the Head of School to develop effective solicitation strategies for each

constituent group and prospects to lead to positive long-term philanthropic
relationships
- Provide direction for and work in collaboration with the Communications

Department for advancement and alumni communication
A Quick Glance 260 students Grades 7-12 (Forms II-VII) 85% Boarding/15% Day Co-educational 40+ countries 8 residences

Contact Information
Human Resources

80 chemin Moulton Hill,
Sherbrooke, QC J1M 1Z8 CANADA
Phone: 819-566-0227

**Director of Advancement**
- Develop new funding opportunities for projects and programs
- Work with the Advancement staff on tracking each prospect, ensuring that each
- move through the solicitation process with effectiveness and efficiency- Write proposals for major gift prospects
- Serve as campaign director and be responsible for the coordination of all aspects
- of a capital campaign- Develop Terms of Reference and/or Donor Agreements for gifts and naming
- Grow the prospect list and incorporate it into the major gift prospect tracking
- system- Identify, recruit, train, and lead volunteers
- Assist the BCS Boards in the development of Advancement reports
- Be responsible for additional activities as requested by the Head of School.

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s degree augmented by relevant advancement experience and study
- Significant senior experience in program development, event and volunteer
- management- Proven track record in fundraising and major gift philanthropy
- Experience with a donor database (Raiser’s Edge) and prospect management tools
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with various constituent groups,
- volunteers, and community partners- Motivated professional who is goal-oriented and pursues success
- Strong organizational skills, with attention to detail and accuracy, and the ability to
- manage several projects simultaneously- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, with a preference for bilingualism
- Values diversity, equity, and inclusion in the school environment
- Strategic thinker who can communicate and implement the school’s
- vision for growth- Strong commitment to the BCS mission and values

The Process
BCS is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity.

This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Resumes and a letter of interest should be submitted to:
Human Resources
80 chemin Moulton Hill, Sherbrooke, QC J1M 1Z8 CANADA
Phone: 819-566-0227

Résumé
Fondée en 1836 au Québec, Canada, Bishop’s College School
(BCS) est une école du monde de l’IB qui propose le
programme du diplôme du Baccalauréat International et des
certificats. Avec un campus bordé par des terres agricoles et
des collines d’un côté et par la ville de Sherbrooke de l’autre,
BCS est une petite communauté accueillante et une « maison
loin de la maison » pour des élèves de 37 pays différents.
Nous créons une communauté d’apprentissage et de
développement où les cultures se rencontrent et où les
indivi