Advancement Officer, Major Gifts
Consistently ranked in the top tier of the world’s best business schools and #1 in Canada, the Schulich School of Business is known for its global reach, innovative programming and the diversity of its student body, faculty, and staff. Schulich enrolls approximately 3,000 students annually in undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate business. Located in Toronto, Canada, the School’s multimillion-dollar, award-winning complex is on York University’s main campus. Schulich’s downtown Miles S. Nadal Management Centre is situated in the heart of the city’s financial district.
The Office of Advancement and Alumni Engagement builds long-term and highly engaged relationships with stakeholders including alumni, corporations, foundations, students, faculty, and friends that advance the school’s strategic priorities through volunteerism, mentorship, philanthropy, and other engagement activities. Reporting to the Director, Major Gifts and Campaign (Director) and providing support to the Executive Director, Advancement and Alumni Engagement (Executive Director), the Advancement Officer, Major Giving at the Schulich School of Business is responsible for the full scope of activities related to the cultivation, solicitation, recognition and stewardship of a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors for the Schulich School of Business at York University, with a portfolio focus on alumni, industry partners and foundations.
To be considered for this opportunity, you will bring the following:
Post-secondary education or equivalent combination of education and fundraising experience, specifically in an educational setting. Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) designation an asset. A minimum of five (5) years related experience in professional fundraising, inclusive significant exposure to stewardship and planned giving. University fundraising, individual or alumni giving, and major campaign experience an asset.
For full position details, including skills and knowledge requirements, and to apply to this exciting opportunity visit the External Career Portal (www.yorku.ca/jobs) and refer to posting 108020.
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