Director of Development

Sep 26

Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto, ON

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Description

Toronto Metropolitan seeks a highly strategic and diplomatic Director of Development to support evolving advancement priorities within the portfolio of the Office of the Vice-President Research and Innovation. As a senior development leader within the broader, integrated University Advancement team, the new Director will intentionally build relationships, leverage innovative approaches and drive philanthropic revenue development within the OVPRI.

Responsibilities

Reporting jointly to the Vice-President, University Advancement and the Vice-President, Research and Innovation, the new Director will work collaboratively with leaders within the two offices to formulate strategies, develop programs, and execute campaigns and initiatives to raise donor revenue in support of the OVPRI’s priorities. The Director, Development OVPRI will be charged with leading, advancing and enhancing the relationships and resources of Toronto Metropolitan University with a focus on philanthropic relationship building and revenue generation related to institutional SRC priorities.

The new incumbent will model a culture of collaboration, integration and service to design and execute campaigns to identify, cultivate and solicit new support for research. This includes attaining ambitious private donor revenue goals on an annual basis, with a focus on gifts in the range of $250K+. Consistent with our team approach to development strategy, the Director will also work with senior leadership on gifts of $1M+, which have a mid-to-high degree of complexity and involve several internal and external partners.

Working collaboratively with advancement and research leadership, the Director will support the development of multi-year strategies that frame the University’s unique strengths and opportunities, align with University-wide strategic trajectories, integrate alumni and development strategies, maximize support, and rally the community around a compelling vision for longer-term aspirations and goals.

Leadership Competencies

Acts with Integrity: Demonstrates behaviors aligned with high ethical standards and personal integrity and acts in accordance with TMU values.
Builds Relationships of Trust & Collaboration: Actively builds a culture of trust and fosters meaningful relationships.
Leads Inclusively: Creates an inclusive environment where everyone is respected, recognized, empowered to achieve their potential, and valued for their differences.
Drives Vision & Results: Creates and implements a vision grounded in sound decision-making to achieve desired outcomes.

Requirements

To help us learn more about you, please provide a cover letter and resume describing how you meet the following required qualifications:

Post-secondary degree in a relevant discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Five to seven (5-7) years’ experience of progressively responsible fundraising and development management.
Demonstrated experience and success in major giving fundraising, preferably within the post-secondary system or other complex organizational environments.
Demonstrated ability to identify and implement major gift strategic planning and solicitation strategies; successful track record in raising gifts of $500,000+
A proven commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and Indigeneity, with the ability to apply this lens to fundraising leadership, strategy and tactics.
Superior communication and interpersonal skills; writing winning proposals and associated development materials and correspondence.
Donor-centered and goal-oriented with a reputation for integrity and transparency.
Ability to work at the highest strategic levels of the Office of Vice-President Research and Innovation and University Advancement, to gain and maintain the trust of senior leadership and supporters and also take strategy and move it through to tactics and action.
Superior skills in critical analysis, judgement, decision-making and building effective relationships.
Vision and the ability to think strategically and use a creative and entrepreneurial mindset to meet goals, drive new initiatives and enhance existing programs
High level of initiative, tact and diplomacy.
Ability to navigate and be effective within a complex organization that values collaboration in addition to individuality and creativity.
The ability to quickly develop a deep understanding of the mission of a research-intensive university.
Knowledge of and/or experience with funding sources outside of Canada advantageous.
Working knowledge of complex information systems, prospect tracking, research, tax laws, basic financial planning and deferred giving programs.
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Salesforce-based databases.
A flexible schedule, which allows for after-hours events and meetings.

The position also requires the following:

Exceptional interpersonal/social interaction skills;
Superior communication (oral and written) skills;
Presentation skills;
Computer literacy;
Motivational skills;
Organizational and analytical skills;
Creativity and imagination;
Deep understanding of the mission of a research-intensive university;
Knowledge of donor motivation and recognition strategies, identification, recruitment, management and training of volunteers;
Prospect identification skills, knowledge of research methodology and skills in the evaluation, rating and moves management of prospects.

Salary Range and Employee Benefits

Work Location: Hybrid (3 days in-person/on-campus and remote), based on operational requirements and subject to change

End Date: 2 years from start date Hours of Work: 36.25 Salary Scale: $106,214 - $169,666

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About the Organization

At the intersection of mind and action, Toronto Metropolitan University is on a transformative path to becoming Canada’s leading comprehensive innovation university. Integral to this path is the placement of equity, diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our institutional culture. Our current academic plan outlines each as core values and we work to embed them in all that we do serving a highly diverse student body.

Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) welcomes those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will assist us to expand our capacity for diversity in the broadest sense. In addition, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada, we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

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