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Havergal College

Advancement Officer, Donor Engagement


Posted On: January 18, 2024
Closing On: February 11, 2024

Location: Toronto
Employment Type: fulltime
Level: beginner
Salary Range: $65,000-$75,000


We are seeking an individual who is inspired by our mission and whose beliefs align with our core values of integrity, compassion, inquiry and courage, and reflects our core competencies to join Havergal College as Advancement Officer, Donor Engagement. This is a full-time position.

Why Havergal is the Place to Be

Founded in 1894 and located on a beautiful 22-acre campus in midtown Toronto, Canada, Havergal College is one of Canada’s pre-eminent independent schools for girls from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12.
At Havergal College, we believe that great schools are made up of great people. With a rich history spanning over 125 years, we are committed to offering a contemporary liberal arts education, which is rooted in the Anglican tradition. Our mission is to prepare young women to make a difference. Through our outstanding academic and co-curricular programs, and a cohesive and collegial team of faculty and administrative staff, we nurture a culture of capability that fosters self-confidence, leadership, critical thinking and global-mindedness within our students.

We take pride in attracting and retaining highly-qualified faculty and administration staff to ensure that our school remains at the forefront of educational excellence. Join us on this transformative journey of education, working together to empower young women to make a positive difference in our world.

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace. We believe that an inclusive environment fosters a culture of mutual respect, creativity and innovation, collaboration and accountability. To this end, we encourage applications from all qualified candidates with a diverse range of experiences and perspectives, including women, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Colour) peoples, LGBTQ2S+, and persons with disabilities to join our thriving team.  We seek candidates who are committed to nurturing a community where integrity, compassion, inquiry and courage thrive.

The Position:

Under the direction of the Director, Development, and in partnership with the advancement team, the Advancement Officer, Donor Engagement supports the coordination of and executes cultivation and stewardship activities, including events, tasks and initiatives, including the comprehensive gift acknowledgement, recognition, and impact update efforts of Havergal College to ensure that donors are engaged, thanked, recognized and made aware of the impact of their donations,  fostering long-term engagement and on-going investment. Program engagement, gift acknowledgement, recognition, and impact updates include managing the protocols for, and execution of accurate, timely, and meaningful expressions of engagement, gratitude, ongoing monitoring of the deliverables associated with the donation, and collecting and shaping the information that speak to the impact of those donations for reporting purposes to the school and to its donors. This involves demonstrating accountability in accordance with donors’ expectations in consultation with the agreement formally articulated by Havergal, conveying ongoing appreciation, and reporting on the impact of donor’s gifts in fulfilling the mission, values and strategic priorities of Havergal.

To learn more about this opportunity, the expectations, qualification requirements and How To Apply please visit our website at www.havergal.on.ca

All qualified candidates are encouraged to express their interest no later than February 11, 2024.

Havergal College thanks all applicants in advance. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Havergal College is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process, and work environment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We will be happy to work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require accommodations, please contact Cathy LeBlanc at 416-483-3519 ext. 6526 or by email at accessibility@havergal.on.ca.