Major Gifts Officer

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

Salary range for this position:$70000 - $80000 depending on experience.

Why Havergal is the Place to Be

Founded in 1894 and located on abeautiful 22-acre campus in midtown Toronto Canada Havergal College is one ofCanadas pre-eminent independent schools for girls from Junior Kindergartenthrough Grade 12. At Havergal Collegewe believe that great schools are made up of great people. With a rich historyspanning over 130 years we are committed to offering a contemporary liberalarts education which is rooted in the Anglican mission isto prepare young women to make a difference. Through our outstanding academicand cocurricular programs and a cohesive and collegial team of faculty andadministration staff we nurture a culture of capability that fostersself-confidence leadership critical thinking and global-mindedness within ourstudents.

We take pride in attracting and retaininghighly-qualified faculty and administration staff to ensure that our schoolremains at the forefront of educational excellence. Join us in thistransformative journey of education working together to empower young women tomake a positive difference in our world.

We arecommitted to building adiverseworkforce and an inclusive believe that aninclusive environment fosters a culture of mutual respect creativity andinnovation collaboration and accountability. To this end we encourageapplications from all qualified candidates with a diverse range of experiencesand perspectives including women BIPOC (Black Indigenous and People ofColour) peoples LGBTQ2S and persons withdisabilities to join our thriving team. We seek candidates who arecommitted to nurturing a community where integrity compassion inquiry andcourage thrive.

The Position:

Reporting to the Associate Director MajorGifts the Major Gifts Officer will play a key role in advancing Havergalsmajor gift strategy and building meaningful relationships with donors who havethe capacity to make significant contributions to the School.

The Major Gift Officer will manage a personalportfolio of approximately 75100 prospects and donors guiding them throughthe full cycle of engagement from identification and cultivation tosolicitation and stewardship. This is an exciting opportunity for anexperienced fundraiser to help strengthen a culture of philanthropy contributeto strategic initiatives and make a lasting impact on the school community.

Specific Accountabilities:

• Managea personal portfolio of 75100 major gift prospects and donors advancing themthrough all stages of the engagement cycle.
• Identifyassess qualify cultivate solicit and steward donors with capacity to give$25000 and above.
• Collaborateclosely with the Associate Director Major Gifts to develop and proposestrategies for solicitation including recommending gift purpose and levelidentifying those involved in cultivation and ensuring successful solicitationand stewardship.
• Craftcompelling donor-centered proposals that clearly articulate the case forsupport align donor interests with institutional priorities and demonstratethe potential impact of philanthropic investment.
• Createclear accurate and timely gift agreements that reflect donor intent complywith institutional policy and facilitate seamless gift administration andstewardship.
• Maintaindetailed and accurate call reports proposal records and donor information inVeracross to support forecasting and institutional reporting.
• Supportdonor recognition and stewardship plans by preparing briefings assisting onimpact reports recognition activations and event-related materials asrequired.
• Collaboratewith Associate Director Major Gifts and external partners on expandingHavergals Planned Giving program. .
• Contributeto a high-performing team culture collaborating effectively with colleaguesacross the Advancement department and the broader school community.

Qualifications Knowledge and Experience

• Threeor more years of fundraising experience with a primary focus on major gifts orleadership giving.
• Provensuccess cultivating and soliciting gifts of $25000 or more.
• Experiencemanaging a significant donor portfolio and progressing prospects through theengagement cycle.
• Abilityto build and maintain strong relationships across an organization and withdonors.
• Strongwritten and verbal communication skills.
• Strongorganizational and analytical skills.
• Bachelorsdegree required.
• Abilityto work independently while contributing collaboratively to team goals.
• Experienceworking with volunteers throughout the gift cycle is an asset.
• Knowledgeof fundraising best practices in independent schools or the education sector isan asset.

Demonstrated ability and commitment to theCore Competencies of;

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

Allqualified 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 theinitial telephone pre-screening. Candidate consent will be requested before thecall and refusal will not affect your application. If consent is declined anHR member will take manual notes.

Havergal College thanks all applicants those candidatesselected for an interview will be contacted. Havergal College is an equalopportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive barrier-freerecruitment and selection process and work environment in accordance with theAccessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We will be happy towork with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the you require accommodations please contact Cathy LeBlanc at ext. 6526 or by email at accessibility@.