Manager of External Relations

CAIS; London; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Matthews Hall in London, Ontario seeks a Manager of External Relations to lead fundraising, admissions and events. The role focuses on data-driven advancement, donor stewardship and active engagement with families and alumni.

Strong collaboration and integrity are essential in this independent school setting. The position involves managing admissions data, coordinating outreach, planning Open Houses, and supporting governance and events such as galas and parent receptions.

Qualifications

• Experience with Advancement, Admissions and Events at an independent school.
• Experience with donor research, data collection and management, and the effective use of data.
• Admissions management, planning, marketing, and communications experience.

Responsibilities

• Data management using Raiser's Edge and donor reporting.
• Coordinate fundraising initiatives, donor acknowledgement and stewardship.
• Plan and coordinate Open Houses and admissions events.
• Onboard new students and manage admissions inquiries from inquiry to enrolment.
• Lead and support major events: gala, alumni events, and school ceremonies.

Skills

Fundraising

Data management

Donor research

Admissions

Event planning

Communications

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Job description

Located in the beautiful Forest City, Matthews Hall is a longstanding, co-educational JK to Grade 8 school founded in 1918 in London, is a member of the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP), the Canadian Accredited Independent Schools (CAIS) and the Ontario Conference of Independent Schools (CIS).

POSITION: Manager of External Relations

START DATE: December 2026

DESCRIPTION

Matthews Hall is currently seeking a Manager of External Relations to join our team. The ideal candidate has professional experience with Advancement, Admissions and Events at an independent school. Experience with donor research, data collection and management, and the effective use of data, along with admissions management, planning, marketing, and communications, will be considered an asset. A record of integrity, collaboration, teamwork and professionalism, as well as evidence of an excellent rapport with children and parents, will be important considerations when filling this vacancy.

All Matthews Hall employees are required to uphold the core values that guide our school’s mission: community, excellence, inclusion, joy of effort, personal growth, respect and responsibility and a spirit of caring.

Duties include

Advancement

• Data Management using Raiser’s Edge
• Fundraising - coordinate and conduct research and outreach initiatives, gift acknowledgement & stewardship
• Ongoing receipting for all gifts
• Audit, Donor and Enrolment reports
• Advancement Committee – attend meetings and minute
• Ambassadors – coordinate the school and class ambassador program
• Alumni research and database updates, and correspondence

Admissions

• Support families through the admissions process
• Manage inquiries
• Maintain up to date data on the admissions process from inquiry to enrolment
• Plan and Co-ordinate Open Houses
• Onboarding new students

Event Management and Support

• Annual Fundraising Gala – Manage, attend and participate in 10 meetings and ongoing work
• New Parent Reception – Manage and attend
• WinterFest
• Alumni Night at Boler
• Coffee with the Head of School
• Founder's Day
• Graduation
• Grand Day
• Grade 9 Yearbook Signing Day

We offer a competitive benefits package, a collegial workplace and an atmosphere that joyously embraces the learning journey. Each member of the team is valued and encouraged to participate in the life of the school. Remuneration is commensurate with experience with a range from $60,000 - $90,000.

We thank all applicants.

However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please no phone calls or email inquiries.