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Director, Development (Cultivation and Principal Gifts)
@ McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario
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McMaster University is hiring a Director, Development (Cultivation and Principal Gifts) to lead the cultivation and advancement of its most significant philanthropic relationships, focusing on principal and transformational gifts. The role works closely with senior leadership and builds the donor pipeline for future campaigns.
Responsabilités :
- Identify and cultivate principal and transformational gift donors
- Advance relationships with senior leadership and the VP University Advancement
- Build the fundraising pipeline for future campaigns
- Lead and manage a team of development professionals
Résumé des exigences :
- University degree required; Master's and CFRE are assets
- Proven record securing $1M+ complex gifts
- 8+ years major giving fundraising experience
- Knowledge of CRA charitable giving regulations
Outils et compétences
Source et dates
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- Date publiée par l’employeur
- 2026-11-10
- Première détection par notre source
- 2026-11-15
- Mise à jour du dossier source
- 2026-11-15
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Détails du poste
| Niveau | Senior |
| Domaine | Développement des affaires |
| Expérience | 8 an(s) et plus |
| Gestion d’équipe | Oui |
| Heures par semaine | 40 (estimé) |
| Milieu de travail | Bureau |
| Position | Surtout assis |
| Exigences physiques | physique faible · ordinateur élevé |
| Langues | English |
| Permis et certifications | CFRE |
| Formation | Baccalauréat (exigé), Maîtrise (préféré) |
Résumé et détails rédigés par l’IA à partir de l’offre; l’offre de l’employeur fait foi.
McMaster University
| Champ | Valeur |
|---|---|
| Offres sur Jobsy | 11 |
Description
Areas of Focus
- Principal Gifts & Donor Cultivation: Working closely with McMaster leadership, the Director will support the identification, cultivation and advancement of McMaster’s most significant philanthropic relationships and opportunities, with a particular focus on principal and transformational gifts.
- Strategic Partnership with Senior Leadership: The Director will work closely with the Vice-President, University Advancement and senior leaders across McMaster to advance priority donor relationships and philanthropic opportunities.
- University-Wide Fundraising & Campaign Leadership: The Director will bring a University-wide perspective to principal-gift opportunities and help build the pipeline required to support McMaster’s future campaign ambitions.
- Collaboration & Fundraising Excellence: Success in this role will depend on the Director’s ability to influence, convene and create alignment across a complex and highly collaborative environment.
Qualifications:
Education:
- A University degree
- CFRE (Certified Fundraising Executive) designation is considered an asset
- A Master’s degree is an asset
Experience:
- Proven track record of success in securing $1M and above complex gifts
- Minimum of 8 years demonstrated experience in major giving fundraising, preferably within the post-secondary system
- Experience leading and managing teams of high-performing, donor-centred development professionals
Knowledge/Skills:
- Must have the following skills and abilities:
- Vision, and the ability to think strategically with a creative and entrepreneurial mindset
- Superior skills in critical analysis, judgement, decision-making, building effective relationships, and communications (oral, facilitation and written);
- High level of initiative, tact and diplomacy
- Excellent judgement and discretion
- Deep understanding of the mission of a research-intensive university
- Superior skills in human resources, volunteer and budget management, with strong financial acumen and comfort with data analytics
- High level of comfort and credibility working with senior academic leaders, as well as donors and volunteers
- Ability to work at the highest strategic levels of the Faculty or Administrative Office/Unit(s), to gain and maintain the trust of senior academic leadership and supporters and also take strategy and move it through to tactics and action
- Experience staffing senior leaders on fundraising visits
- Ability to navigate and be effective within a complex organization that values collaboration in addition to individuality and creativity
- Superior skills and knowledge in attracting and maintaining relationships with donors and supporters
- Superior communication and interpersonal skills; writing winning proposals and associated development materials and correspondence
- Donor-centred and goal-oriented with a reputation for integrity and transparency
- Competencies in understanding tax legislation and the philanthropic landscape
- Strong skills with computers and relational donor databases (Advance)
Must be knowledgeable about:
- University Advancement policies and procedures
- McMaster University policies and guidelines
- Canada Revenue Agency regulations regarding Charitable Giving
How To Apply
To apply for this job, please submit your application online.
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