Director of Development

The King's University; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 98,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefit package

Pension

Generous vacation and time off

Job summary

The King’s University in Edmonton, Alberta invites applications for the Director of Development. The role leads the Development team, builds major donor relationships, and drives annual giving, planned giving, and monthly giving programs.

Travel and evening/weekend work are expected as part of donor engagement and community outreach. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in fundraising, strong leadership, strategic planning abilities, and experience with donor databases.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of fundraising experience with a proven track record.
• Ability to develop strategy, set goals, and manage performance.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; capable of donor cultivation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Development team; set goals and implement annual fundraising strategies.
• Cultivate donor relationships and expand institutional support.
• Manage a donor portfolio and solicit major gifts face to face.
• Set policies, monitor performance, and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Represent the university on committees and with external partners.

Skills

Leadership

Fundraising

Strategic planning

Communication

Team management

Education

University degree

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Job description

The King's University offers an exceptional liberal arts education from a Christian perspective. Located in Edmonton, Alberta, King's serves students from across Canada and around the world.Join a dedicated team who have a desire and common mission to see students grow in a dynamic and nurturing Christian environment. People who love working and succeed at King’s serve God gladly, work collaboratively, think creatively, and embrace diversity.

SUMMARY

The Director of Development leads the Development team, sets goals, and implements strategies for annual fundraising for the university. The Director is responsible for developing and executing strategies to build relationships with prospective donors and expand institutional support, generate gifts in support of institutional fund raising goals from an overall portfolio, identify objectives and accountabilities for all Development team members, ensuring effective and efficient use of resources to achieve fundraising targets.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for overseeing Development department staff, fostering a team spirit within the department, and encouraging personal and professional growth among employees.
• Responsible for cultivating relationships with donors within the context of both King’s and the wider community, and translating these relationships into increased involvement and investment in King’s.
• Manage a donor portfolio of approximately 75 families with activities ranging from identifying and qualifying major donor prospects, cultivating and soliciting major gifts face to face, and completing personalized stewardship.
• Establish and implement departmental policies and procedures as it impacts departmental operations.
• Work with members of the Development team on goal setting, identifying and implementing strategies, and measuring and managing performance for annual giving, planned giving, monthly giving, and data management.
• Provide direction and leadership and work with Development and cross-functional staff and faculty team members, volunteers, constituent and support groups and other resources as identified, to ensure Development plans are successfully implemented.
• Participate as a Development department and/or King’s representative on internal and external committees as required and perform other duties as required.
• Serve as a member of the Vice President’s Advancement Leadership Team and provide support as necessary to the Vice President and President with regard to fundraising.
• Community visibility and donor contact form essential elements of this position. Travel is required and may include some evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Alignment with the mission and vision of The King’s University
• A university degree and/or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proven team leadership experience with demonstrated ability to develop strategy, set goals, and manage performance
• At least 5 years of experience in fundraising with a track record of success
• Strong organizational ability and capacity for details
• Superior oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of computer related office tools and database management; experience with Raiser’s Edge or a similar constituent tracking database an asset
• Familiarity with and commitment to Christian post-secondary education required
• Familiarity with one or more of King’s support communities a definite asset
• Professing Christian able to sign King’s Statement of Faith

A condition of employment is assent to the University’s Christian Statement of Faith found at: https://www.kingsu.ca/about-us/careers

The King’s University follows a standardized salary grid.The salary range for the position is $97,537 - $124,094/yr dependent on qualifications and experience.

• A comprehensive benefit package
• pension
• generous vacation and time off

Application Deadline: September 25, 2026

Human Resources

The King’s University

9125-50 Street, Edmonton, Alberta

T6B 2H3

Visit our web site at www.kingsu.ca.

We appreciate all applicants for considering The King's University as a potential employer, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.