Senior Development Officer

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and cultivate major gift prospects to support the university's mission and the Defy Gravity campaign
• Develop and implement tailored fundraising initiatives and stewardship programs for gifts of $50,000 and above
• Meet face-to-face with current and potential donors to discuss giving interests and strategic opportunities
• Write donor-facing materials including funding proposals, acknowledgements, recognition communications, and briefing notes
• Collaborate with academic leaders, senior volunteers, and advancement colleagues to structure gift opportunities
• Manage sensitive and confidential information while tracking donor interactions through detailed call reports and solicitation plans

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or an acceptable combination of equivalent experience
• Minimum of five years of experience in a staff fundraising role
• Proven track record of managing a substantial pool of major gift donors
• Demonstrated experience in the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of donors at the $50,000+ level
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Strong organizational, analytical, and decision-making skills in complex environments
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment with occasional evening and weekend flexibility

About the Company

University of Toronto Mississauga is the second largest campus of Canada’s top-ranked university and a leading research institution in Ontario’s Peel Region. We are a community of over 18,000 students and 3,400 faculty and staff dedicated to life-changing research, innovation, and student success.