Major Gifts Officer

We are seeking an individual who
is inspired by our mission and whose beliefs align with our core values of
integrity, compassion, inquiry and courage, and reflects our core competencies
to join Havergal College as Major Gifts Officer. This is a full-time, permanent position.

Salary range for this position:
$70,000 - $80,000 depending on experience.

Why Havergal is the Place to Be

Founded in 1894 and located on a
beautiful 22-acre campus in midtown Toronto, Canada, Havergal College is one of
Canada's pre-eminent independent schools for girls from Junior Kindergarten
through Grade 12.  At Havergal College,
we believe that great schools are made up of great people. With a rich history
spanning over 130 years, we are committed to offering a contemporary liberal
arts education, which is rooted in the Anglican tradition. Our mission is
to prepare young women to make a difference. Through our outstanding academic
and cocurricular programs, and a cohesive and collegial team of faculty and
administration staff, we nurture a culture of capability that fosters
self-confidence, leadership, critical thinking and global-mindedness within our
students.

We take pride in attracting and retaining
highly-qualified faculty and administration staff to ensure that our school
remains at the forefront of educational excellence. Join us in this
transformative journey of education, working together to empower young women to
make a positive difference in our world.

We are committed to building a
diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace. We believe that an
inclusive environment fosters a culture of mutual respect, creativity and
innovation, collaboration and accountability. To this end, we encourage
applications from all qualified candidates with a diverse range of experiences
and perspectives, including women, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of
Colour) peoples, LGBTQ2S+, and persons with
disabilities to join our thriving team.  We seek candidates who are
committed to nurturing a community where integrity, compassion, inquiry and
courage thrive. 

The Position:

Reporting to the Associate Director, Major
Gifts, the Major Gifts Officer will play a key role in advancing Havergal's
major gift strategy and building meaningful relationships with donors who have
the capacity to make significant contributions to the School.

The Major Gift Officer will manage a personal
portfolio of approximately 75–100 prospects and donors, guiding them through
the full cycle of engagement from identification and cultivation to
solicitation and stewardship. This is an exciting opportunity for an
experienced fundraiser to help strengthen a culture of philanthropy, contribute
to strategic initiatives, and make a lasting impact on the school community.

Specific Accountabilities:

• Manage
  a personal portfolio of 75–100 major gift prospects and donors, advancing them
  through all stages of the engagement cycle.
• Identify,
  assess, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors with capacity to give
  $25,000 and above.
• Collaborate
  closely with the Associate Director, Major Gifts to develop and propose
  strategies for solicitation, including recommending gift purpose and level,
  identifying those involved in cultivation and ensuring successful solicitation
  and stewardship.
• Craft
  compelling, donor-centered proposals that clearly articulate the case for
  support, align donor interests with institutional priorities, and demonstrate
  the potential impact of philanthropic investment.
• Create
  clear, accurate and timely gift agreements that reflect donor intent, comply
  with institutional policy, and facilitate seamless gift administration and
  stewardship.
• Maintain
  detailed and accurate call reports, proposal records and donor information in
  Veracross to support forecasting and institutional reporting.
• Support
  donor recognition and stewardship plans by preparing briefings, assisting on
  impact reports, recognition activations and event-related materials as
  required.
• Collaborate
  with Associate Director, Major Gifts and external partners on expanding
  Havergal's Planned Giving program. .
• Contribute
  to a high-performing team culture, collaborating effectively with colleagues
  across the Advancement department and the broader school community.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

• Three
  or more years of fundraising experience, with a primary focus on major gifts or
  leadership giving.
• Proven
  success cultivating and soliciting gifts of $25,000 or more.
• Experience
  managing a significant donor portfolio and progressing prospects through the
  engagement cycle.
• Ability
  to build and maintain strong relationships across an organization and with
  donors.
• Strong
  written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong
  organizational and analytical skills.
• Bachelor's
  degree required.
• Ability
  to work independently while contributing collaboratively to team goals.
• Experience
  working with volunteers throughout the gift cycle is an asset.
• Knowledge
  of fundraising best practices in independent schools or the education sector is
  an asset.

Demonstrated ability and commitment to the
Core Competencies of;

• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Integrity & Trust
• Learning Agility
• Communication
• Growth Mindset
• Inclusive Excellence

All
qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and express their interest to HC Careers no later than January 23, 2026.
This posting is for an existing vacancy. We use an AI transcription tool for note-taking during the
initial telephone pre-screening. Candidate consent will be requested before the
call, and refusal will not affect your application. If consent is declined, an
HR member will take manual notes.

Havergal College thanks all applicants in
advance. Only those candidates
selected for an interview will be contacted. Havergal College is an equal
opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free
recruitment and selection process, and work environment in accordance with the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We will be happy to
work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring
process. If you require accommodations, please contact Cathy LeBlanc at
ext. 6526 or by email at