Development Leader: Major Gifts & Campaign Strategy

Apra Canada; Windsor; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental benefits

Pension plan

Tuition remission for self and depend

Employee Assistance Program

Toldo Lancer Centre membership

Employee discounts

Job summary

The University of Windsor seeks an Associate Director, Development to lead strategic major gifts and complex fundraising initiatives in support of institutional priorities.

Reporting to the Director of Advancement and Alumni, you will manage top donor portfolios, guide a team of advancement professionals, and partner with campus leadership to shape fundraising plans that drive annual and campaign revenue goals.

Qualifications

• University degree or college diploma in a relevant discipline (e.g., business, communications, law, science or nonprofit management)
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of progressive fundraising experience, with a focus on high-level fundraising and/or principal gifts and campaign development
• Experience managing high‑value donor portfolios with annual revenue expectations in excess of a million dollars
• Experience coaching advancement staff with clear performance expectations and revenue metrics
• Ability to work with senior leaders to prepare and execute high-stakes solicitations
• Experience working in campaign or growth‑focused fundraising settings
• Demonstrated ability to initiate and close significant gifts through direct solicitation
• Strong relationship‑building skills with donors, senior leaders, faculty, and staff
• Experience using advancement databases, CRM systems, and data to inform strategy and decision‑making
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to Indigenization, equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in service delivery

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for major, principal, and complex gift fundraising efforts
• Advance institutional priorities through donor engagement, portfolio strategy, and team leadership
• Manage a select portfolio of top donors and oversee advancement staff to foster a donor‑centered culture
• Ensure fundraising activities align with the mission, values, and long‑term objectives
• Collaborate with university leadership to advance philanthropic priorities
• Oversee donor portfolios, prospect management, and solicitation planning
• Use data and analytics to monitor progress, forecast revenue, and guide decisions
• Maintain compliance with fundraising best practices and institutional policies

Skills

Fundraising

Donor engagement

Portfolio management

Leadership

Communication

Education

University degree

College diploma

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Salesforce CRM

Job description

The University of Windsor seeks an Associate Director, Development to lead strategic major gifts and complex fundraising initiatives in support of institutional priorities.

Reporting to the Director of Advancement and Alumni, you will manage top donor portfolios, guide a team of advancement professionals, and partner with campus leadership to shape fundraising plans that drive annual and campaign revenue goals.