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Director, Development

Date Posted : 07 / 14 / 2025

Req ID : 44232

Faculty / Division : Office of Advancement

Department : Office of Advancement

Campus : St. George (Downtown Toronto)

About Us :

The Office of Advancement seeks to sustain and enhance the University’s academic mission, leadership, and worldwide impact, by engaging alumni and private-sector stakeholders in the mission of the University. We seek to build mutually beneficial relationships of increasing value and satisfaction over time while seizing new opportunities to strengthen our role in civic and global society, provide a transformational undergraduate learning experience, pave the way for game-changing startups and new industries, drive breakthroughs in health care, and create the knowledge that illuminates humanity. Together, we reimagine the world.

Your Opportunity :

Reporting to the Senior Director, Development, the Director, Development is responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donors at the $100,000 plus level with particular emphasis on securing six and seven-figure gifts. The Director provides strategic leadership and management for the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering’s fundraising team as part of the University of Toronto’s university-wide fundraising campaign.

The Director of Development brings a depth of experience through a full scope of fundraising, from major gift and annual giving strategy development to identification, qualification, cultivation and solicitation of a personal portfolio of major gift prospects. The Director provides strategic vision and leadership in developing, implementing and evaluating a comprehensive advancement program that includes the fundraising pipeline from annual giving to major gifts and gift planning in support of the Faculty’s Advancement priorities and ensures alignment with the Division of University Advancement (DUA) initiatives.

The Director also develops strategic initiatives designed to increase the interest and involvement of donors with the goal of pipeline development by converting non-monetarily engaged to monetarily engaged donors, elevating donors from annual gifts to leadership gifts ($1000+), leadership gifts to major gifts (e.g. $50,000+) and identifies potential planned and principal giving donors.

I. EDUCATION :

University degree with an exceptional combination of education and experience.

II. EXPERIENCE :

Minimum of seven (7) years related experience in progressively more responsible fundraising roles, preferably in the post-secondary education system or not for profit organizations, with a preference given to candidates with science or engineering advancement experience. Comfort with and experience in working internationally. Significant proven managerial and supervisory experience. Knowledge and direct experience interacting and cultivating major gift donors, volunteers, alumni and industry representatives is essential.

III. SKILLS :

Strong computer skills, including word processing, database software and spreadsheet programs. Knowledge of DIS and FIS an asset. Exceptional oral and written communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills. Significant experience putting together Donor Proposals. Ability to work well in a team environment. Detail oriented; strong organizational, research, and analytical skills. Initiative, tact, diplomacy, and creativity required. Ability to multi-task successfully in a hectic and results oriented environment. Proven ability to motivate and manage staff and volunteers; leadership skills are essential.

IV. OTHER :

A comprehensive and global understanding of the Faculty and University of Toronto, as well as general knowledge of the post-secondary education system and the fundraising sector a strong asset. Ability to work some evenings and weekends. Travel will be required.

Work location : This role is currently eligible for a hybrid work arrangement of 3 days per week in office, pursuant to University policies and guidelines, including but not limited to the University of Toronto’s Alternative Work Arrangements Guideline .

Closing Date : 08 / 04 / 2025,11 : 59PM ET

Employee Group : Salaried

Appointment Type : Budget - Continuing

Schedule : Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone : 1AP Broadband Salary Range : $87,384 - $201,658

Job Category : Administrative / Managerial

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Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http : / / uoft.me / UP .

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca .

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