Inaugural Director of at Renison

Position: Inaugural Director of Advancement at Renison
Location: Waterloo

Shape the future of Renison University College as the inaugural Director of Advancement and Alumni Engagement. This pivotal role focuses on fundraising strategies and donor relations to foster a thriving philanthropic culture.

Reporting to the President and Vice-Chancellor, you will lead the advancement strategy, focusing on the One Renison Capital Campaign. In this senior leadership position, you will oversee campaign planning, alumni engagement, and donor stewardship initiatives, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities. This role promises to profoundly impact Renison’s long-term sustainability through strategic fundraising and community partnership development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement fundraising strategies for One Renison Campaign

• Strengthen major gift opportunities and donor connections

• Lead planning and execution of campaign communications

• Build and manage a high-performing advancement team

• Foster a culture of philanthropy across the community

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree;
Master’s preferred, CFRE beneficial

• Significant experience in fundraising and advancement

• Proven ability in major gifts and donor stewardship

• Strong relationship-building and communication skills

• Strategic mindset with a results-oriented approach

Lead the charge in enriching Renison's future through extraordinary fundraising and alumni engagement.