Advancement - Associate Director Ofadvancement

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 over 35+ 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 Director of Advancement, the Associate Director of Advancement drives Bishop’s College
School’s (BCS) mission forward by spearheading key fundraising initiatives, cultivating meaningful donor
relationships, and executing strategic engagement efforts. This role oversees targeted fundraising campaigns
- including capital projects, endowment initiatives, and special giving programs - while inspiring alumni and
volunteers to strengthen philanthropic support to BCS.

In this role, you will foster and nurture meaningful donor relationships, securing both annual and major gifts,
and enhancing stewardship practices to ensure long-term philanthropic support. Partnering with alumni and
volunteer leaders, you will ignite engagement, build a strong culture of giving, and support the school’s
fundraising and outreach efforts. Your impact will ensure BCS's sustained growth and long-term vision.

**Responsibilities**:
Fundraising & Major Gifts
- Cultivate and nurture strong relationships with major gift prospects, including new parents (in

coordination with Admissions), existing parents & families, external partners and friends of BCS.
- Lead a personalized approach to managing major gift prospects, developing relationships, and

tailoring strategies for engagement.
- Partner with the Director of Advancement to develop and launch high-impact fundraising

campaigns.
- Work with colleagues in the Advancement unit on alumni prospect development and strategy.
- Design and execute innovative stewardship strategies to ensure ongoing engagement and recognition

of major donors.

Endowment Growth
- Work in close coordination with the Director of Advancement to lead and expand endowment

fundraising efforts by identifying new funding initiatives.
- Review existing named endowments and suggest changes to streamline and enhance efficiency.
- Establish large new endowment funds with a minimum threshold of $1M to support financial aid

and other key initiatives.

A Quick Glance
- 250 students
- Grades 7-12 (Forms II-VII)
- 85% Boarding

15% Day
- Co-educational
- 35+ countries
- 8 residences

Contact Information

Bonnie King

Associate Director of Advancement

Full-time/Hybrid
- Prioritize the growth and rebranding of the unrestricted financial aid fund through national and

international marketing.
- Collaborate with the Director of Advancement and school leadership to integrate endowment growth

into broader fundraising strategies and institutional priorities.
- Develop targeted outreach strategies to educate donors on the impact of endowments.
- Oversee proper stewardship of endowed gifts, providing donors with regular impact updates.

Campaign Management
- Elaborate and implement strategies for targeted campaigns to secure funding for capital

projects and special initiatives.
- Lead cross-functional teams (marketing, donor relations, and event planning) to drive campaign

success and foster innovation across departments.
- Track and analyze campaign performance and provide regular updates to leadership and

stakeholders.
- Engage major donors and prospects in specific capital campaign efforts, ensuring impactful

solicitation and consistent stewardship practices.
- Design and launch compelling annual campaigns that highlight achievements and recognition,

tailored to engage donors and drive contributions.
- Partner with school leadership to align campaign objectives with institutional priorities and

contribute to long-term vision and development.
Alumni and Volunteer Engagement
- Craft and implement engagement strategies for alumni, parents, and key stakeholders fostering

enduring relationships.
- Engage and support the Alumni Board to boost alumni involvement and sustained giving.
- Collaborate with team members to build and execute impactful events, direct communications,

and inspire volunteer opportunities to increase community connection.

Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a senior