Director of Development, AMPD

York University; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

York University in Toronto seeks a Director of Development for AMPD to build and run revenue programs that identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward philanthropic gifts. You will report to the AVP Development & Campaigns and work with the Dean to align fundraising with the faculty's priorities.

The portfolio targets $1M–$1.5M annually through alumni, donors, and friends, with expected travel for engagements and events in Canada and beyond.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline.
• 6 years' experience leading face-to-face fundraising.
• 4 years management experience in a unionized environment.

Skills

Donor engagement

Major gifts

Leadership

Proposal writing

Communications

Stewardship

Donor analytics

Team leadership

Campaign management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Fundraising databases

CRM software

Internet skills

Job description

Purrpose

Advancement at York leads and inspires meaningful engagement and philanthropic support from alumni and friends to advance the University’s mission. We are also deeply committed to building the reputation of York University as a leading, progressive, research-intensive University uniquely positioned for the betterment of society in the 21st century. Our division is comprised of four departments:

• Alumni Engagement provides programs, services, and engagement to over 385,000 York alumni worldwide.
• Development & Campaigns leads efforts to promote and secure philanthropic support from alumni, donors, friends, corporations, and foundations.
• Advancement Communications & Marketing works to promote and communicate alumni and donor messages along with direct marketing services for alumni and donor engagement.
• Advancement Services & Operations is the administrative and technology support unit for all Advancement activities.

In support of our mission, the Director of Development, School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD), develops and implements revenue generating strategies and programs that identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward philanthropic donations from alumni, faculty/school, staff, and friends. The role reports to the Assistant Vice-President, Development & Campaigns, and is part of the central Advancement leadership team which is dedicated to fulfilling the philanthropic goals of York University. The role also jointly reports to the Dean and is the Advancement representative serving the Dean to achieve the faculty development and alumni goals. The role executes on revenue generating initiatives, external relations engagement, and stewardship activities. This role individually raises philanthropic dollars through 1:1 engagement and collaboratively works with their development upline to acquire transformational gifts.This portfolio is expected to raise $1M -$1.5M annually with incremental increases overtime. This role raises funds for the School's priority needs including, student support, capital, programming, and research in alignment with the University Academic Plan (UAP) and its Strategic Plan of AMPD. About the FacultyWith more than 50 years of excellence, innovation and leadership, the School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD) at York University is a nationally and globally recognized leader in educating artists, performers and designers for today's evolving creative industries. AMPD offers more than 30 competitive degree programs, supported by 300,000 square feet of premier facilities in Toronto, Canada's cultural capital. Home to approximately 3,000 socially engaged students across a diverse range of creative disciplines and a network of more than 20,000 alumni making an impact around the world, AMPD is committed to preparing the next generation of creative leaders, innovators and practitioners.

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline.

Experience

• 6 years' experience in a leading role managing a successful face-to-face fundraising portfolio.
• 4 years of management experience required in a unionized environment.

Skills

• Understanding of the needs and interests of major donors.
• Understanding of all aspects of the gift cycle from identification through to stewardship.
• General knowledge and understanding of applicable CRA and legislative requirements related to fundraising activities.
• Knowledge of tax laws that impact charitable giving, personal assets, and estates.
• Knowledge of post-secondary student services, student support programs, and student access/retention, particularly with respect to under-represented demographics.
• Effective writing skills for a university fundraising environment.
• Attention to detail, high standards for quality, ability to balance risk, university policies and donor intent.
• Ability to make highly effective/persuasive formal and informal cases of support presentations to diverse groups, large and small.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a fundraising team.
• Effective communication skills and ability to communicate effectively in a concise creative, and persuasive manner. Interpersonal skills to interact with a variety of individuals at many different levels.
• Effective project management, prioritization, and time-management skills to manage multiple on-going projects simultaneously.
• Competency with word-processing and spreadsheet applications, fundraising and prospect management databases and Internet skills.
• Diplomacy and negotiation skills.
• Effective analytical, research, interpretative and evaluation skills.
• Ability to organize, motivate, and work constructively with staff, students, and volunteers.
• Ability to provide project leadership to individuals with diverse interests and objectives.
• Ability to meet goals at the School's level while fulfilling the needs of the development team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Able to work effectively with senior volunteers and senior organizational leadership.

Additional Notes

This position requires the candidate to produce a verification of degree(s), credentials(s), or equivalencies from accredited institutions and/or international equivalents at the time of interview. Regular travel for meetings, conferences, and events. Occasional travel outside of the GTA and Canada may be required for engagement of international donors and alumni.

• Compensation: York's CPM Compensation Framework has a salary grid consisting of 6 or 8 steps (depending on job grade) which is reviewed annually with possible adjustments, and a lump sum Performance Based Recognition Award. Employees will receive the grid adjustment and depending on performance, eligible permanent employees may move to the next step of the grid and may receive a lump sum Performance Based Recognition Award.Visit the CPM Compensation page on the HR Website to find out more about York's CPM Compensation Program.

The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), Indigenous Peoples and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. York University is committed to a positive, supportive and inclusive environment. York University offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you are contacted by York University regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if you require accommodation. We are committed to enhancing our environmentally and socially responsible practices for the benefit of all members of the York community. Our long term perspective recognizes our responsibility to be innovators and to continually work as a community to reduce our ecological impact. York University employees must apply to jobs through the Employee Career Portal - YU Hire. If you are a current York University employee and/or are using your rights under a collective agreement to view and/or apply to jobs, you MUST log into YU Hire to access the York University Employee Career Portal.

PLEASE NOTE: This job posting is for an existing vacancy. Applications must be received by 11:55 pm EST on the posted deadline date, if applicable. Posting deadlines can be updated, or modified, at any time based on hiring needs. Please refer to the York U Career Portal when confirming posting deadlines.