Senior Development Officer

Location: Southwestern Ontario

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Job

Requisition  Type:

Full time Employee Group:

Staff Job Category:

Advancement and Alumni Engagement

Employment Type:

Permanent Department:

Faculty of Mathematics
- Dean of Mathematics Office
- Development Hiring Range:$87,620.25 - $Posting Information:

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

The internal posting deadline for this position is September 24, 2026 at 11:59

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Job Description:

Primary Purpose Accountable to the Director of Advancement, Faculty of Mathematics, and working in cooperation with the Development and Alumni Affairs team, the Development Officer will be responsible for the corporate and individual fundraising of gifts within the Faculty of Mathematics. Primary responsibilities carried out as a member of the Development team and as a member of the Faculty of Mathematics, will include: identification, evaluation, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of corporate, foundation and individual donors for the University of Waterloo’s Faculty of Mathematics, and interdisciplinary priority projects.

Key Accountabilities Portfolio & Prospect Management Develops and maintains a good working knowledge of the faculty, and the University of Waterloo’s activities, priorities and needs in both teaching and research.

Has a thorough working knowledge of the Faculty of Mathematics fundraising priorities and the University of Waterloo’s priority projects and progress.

Using this knowledge, and in consultation with the Director, coordinates fundraising strategies for the corporate, foundation, and individual sectors, including cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of prospects.

Actively seeks out new prospects for the faculty and coordinates prospect identification and research activities.

Has knowledge of giving vehicles and non-complex gifts, refers planned giving.undefined

Communications & Coordination Creates fundraising materials suitable for presentation to prospective contributors by soliciting technical content from faculty members and working with the Faculty of Mathematics Communications team, Office of Advancement, Creative Services, and University Relations as required.

Develops proposals for projects tailored to the specific interests of corporations, foundations, individuals and associations in conjunction with the faculty.

Maintains/updates the database by ensuring that meeting notes are recorded and significant moves are tracked in the system.

Gives direction and advice to student fundraising initiatives (including sponsorship) within the Faculty.

Coordinates special projects and campaigns as assigned.

Provides functional direction to administrative staff involved in these activities, where applicable.undefined

Relationship Management Establishes and maintains relationships with the corporate sector (donations officer, senior officers, etc.), including calls to companies, arranging site visits to campus, special events, announcements, information exchanges.

Recruits, trains and manages volunteer teams as assigned.

Supports the work of the Senior Advancement Officer in coordinating communications and building relationships with students, young alumni and graduates.undefined

Required Qualifications Education University  degree or equivalent education or experience undefined

Experience3-5 years of progressive fundraising experience in…