Development Associate

**Working at Fanshawe College**

**Posting Closing Date**:
September 12, 2025

**Campus Location**:
London, ON

**Department**:
CAM1 Advancement & Alumni

**Employment Group**:
Administrative

**Pay Details**:
$62,020.00 - $77,528.00 Salary

**Worker Sub-Type**:
Fixed term (Fixed Term)

**Time Type**:
Full time

**Remote Type**:
Hybrid

**Contract End Date**:
September 1, 2026

**Hours of Work per Week**:
37.5

**Note**:This position is paid at Payband 7.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Advancement & Alumni, the incumbent is responsible for supporting the strategy and execution of a fundraising portfolio in conjunction with other members of the Advancement team.

The incumbent also supports the Faculty of Creative Industries as primary contact for all advancement activities, including donor relations, prospect identification, identifying fundraising priorities and donor cultivation and stewardship. The incumbent is also responsible for supporting a prospect list, supporting the faculty in the development of their fundraising priorities and supporting the overall advancement activities of the office.

The incumbent is expected to contribute to the realization of the Fundraising priorities of the office and any future fundraising plans established by the Executive Director, Fanshawe College Foundation.

The College is committed to the safety and well-being of all staff, students and visitors. In order to achieve this objective, employees are required to be active in health and safety and incident prevention by adhering to procedures and safe work practices as required by the corporate health and safety management system, and in accordance with relevant Health and Safety legislation and regulations.

**Duties**:
Actively supports a fundraising portfolio for the Faculty of Creative Industries as established in conjunction with the Executive Director of Advancement and the Dean of the Faculty of Creative Industries, including:

- Supports a prospect list of identified prospects and works with them to meet mutually agreed upon fundraising targets, meeting goals and project development goals within the Faculty of Creative Industries
- In partnership with members of the advancement team, actively supports the Faculty of Creative Industries in the development and approval process of fundraising priorities
- As required, works with volunteer groups to support fundraising activities for the Faculty of Creative Industries
- Partner with Faculty leadership to actively cultivate, solicit and steward donors
- Where appropriate, supports advancement event activities in partnership with the events team in Reputation and Brand Management
- Corresponds with assigned donors in a timely manner and ensures all correspondence is properly recorded on the Raisers’ Edge database
- Produces other written materials (in draft) as needed, including, but not limited to, correspondence, speaking and meeting notes, funding proposals, and other communication materials as required
- Handles confidential donor information in a sensitive and ethical manner
- Participates as an effective member of the team

Portfolio Administration
- Actively engages with donors to meet call booking targets for meetings
- Meets regularly with academic partners in the Faculty of Creative Industries
- Completes all Call Reports in a timely fashion and ensures they are filed in accordance with the Advancement office protocols
- Contributes to the database development and integrity
- Supports Alumni engagement activities in conjunction with the Alumni Relations team

**Qualifications**:

- Post-secondary 2-year diploma in Fundraising, Marketing and Communications or a related discipline
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in fundraising required
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills with emphasis on attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with donors, staff, volunteers, external agencies, boards, etc.
- Computer experience literacy in MS Office Suite
- Experience in Raisers’ Edge software

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**Educational Credentials**

While transcripts are not required for the interview, they are mandatory as a condition of employment.

**Equity, Diversity and Inclusion**

Fanshawe College is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equity, value diversity, and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

**Accommodation**

**Land Acknowledgement**

Fanshawe College would like to acknowledge and honour the Anishinaabe, Lotinuhsyuní and Lenape people of southwestern Ontario as the traditional owners and custodians of the lands and waterways where Fanshawe College is located.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.