Director of Development, Corporate & Foundations

Western University; London; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in London, Ontario, seeks a Director of Development for Corporate & Foundations. This temporary contract role focuses on complex fundraising strategies and collaboration with corporate partners and philanthropic foundations. The ideal candidate has significant experience in securing high-value financial agreements and strong project management skills.

Qualifications

• 8 years’ experience in securing financial agreements from corporations and foundations.
• Experience with strategic planning development and implementation.
• Experience fundraising in academic or non-profit environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the discovery, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship efforts for corporate and philanthropic foundations.
• Develop and manage complex fundraising strategies.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to meet fundraising goals.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication Skills

Project Management

Organizational Skills

Negotiation Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications or Public Relations

CFRE certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Client/Donor Relations Management Software

Job description

Director of Development, Corporate & Foundations

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Salary Grade 17 : $80,000 - $95,000, commensurate with experience.

Please note, this is a 3 year, temporary full time contract opportunity.

About Western

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

About Us

The Western Advancement division plays a leading role in strengthening awareness of and support for the University’s mission and goals by leading alumni relations and fundraising efforts across campus and beyond. All departments within the Division build enduring alumni and public trust through understanding and support for Western University in a coordinated campus-wide effort that results in the engagement and funding needed to make an impact. There are 3 departments within the Division – Departments of Development, Alumni Relations and Advancement Operations.

Responsibilities

The Director of Development, Corporate and Foundations will play a key role on the Development Team and have a focus on complex visionary gifts. The Director will lead and participate in the full scope of development activities, relating to the discovery, cultivation, solicitation, recognition, and stewardship of a portfolio of corporations, philanthropic foundations, and related stakeholders to the University. The role will design, develop, implement, evaluate, and manage effective, innovative, and complex visionary fundraising strategies, which support the goals of the University-wide Development team. They will ensure efforts are focused and coordinated to meet the deliverables of fundraising priorities and that progress is continual towards meeting multi-year goals.

Qualifications

Education :

• Undergraduate Degree; Honours Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications or Public Relations is preferred
• Accreditation through Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) designation preferred

Experience :

8 years’ experience developing proposals and securing 5, 6 and 7 figure financial agreements from corporations and foundations within the charitable sector

Experience with strategic planning development and implementation

Experience with community engagement is preferred

Experience fundraising in a university or other complex non-profit environment would be an asset

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

Ability to effectively collaborate in the achievement of a fundraising or revenue- generating campaign and realize targets, preferably in an academic setting

Demonstrated oral and written communication skills with an emphasis on proposal development and presentation to internal and external contacts

Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects at once from conception to completion with tightly prescribed timelines

Ability to establish and build healthy working relations and partnerships with clients, peers and external stakeholders

Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage activities both for self and others effectively

A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution and people management skills

Flexible, resourceful, creative and pro-active work style with a can-do, enthusiastic attitude

Emotional Intelligence (to ensure own work-life balance and good collegial relationships are maintained)

Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning and professional development to stay informed about fundraising initiatives and the unit’s missions and objectives

Results-oriented with an ability to handle many tasks and maintain a high level of individual and team performance

Flexibility to work outside of regular business hours and travel frequently

Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office and a client / donor relations management software

Western Values Diversity

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups / visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone [phone].

Please Note :

Interested applicants are asked to visit : https : / / recruit.uwo.ca for further information and to apply online referencing job #40290 by 11 : 59PM on August 7, 2025.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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Director

Employment type

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Contract

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Business Development

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