Director Donor & Volunteer Engagement

University Advancement (UA) promotes McGill to its global community and to the public, engaging alumni, volunteers and friends of the University, and building on McGill’s record of fundraising success in support of University priorities.

By joining UA, you can be part of a dynamic and exciting team of professionals that is making an extraordinary impact on the world by advancing the philanthropic and engagement ambitions of McGill University.

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Under the direction of the Senior Director, Bequests & Planned Gifts and Donor & Volunteer Engagement and in collaboration with the Assistant Vice-President, Development and Volunteer Partnerships, lead the development and execution of a strategy for the substantive recognition and engagement of donors and senior volunteer leaders across the University.

Lead the development and execution of a strategy for the substantive recognition and engagement of donors to deepen their relationship and amplify their giving to the University. Lead the development and execution of a strategy for the substantive engagement of senior volunteer leaders across the University who can assist in achieving current campaign objectives and moreover be nurtured for enhanced and sustained leadership service in support of the University’s philanthropic goals.

Build and maintain effective collaboration and communication with development staff, Advancement Operations, Advancement Communications, and Alumni Engagement to ensure alignment of activities and timelines and optimal cross-unit efficiencies. Exercise innovative leadership in the development of long-term and annual plans and provide progress reports towards goals. Identify emerging methods and opportunities to recognize and engage McGill’s donor and volunteer community. Conceive, develop and implement innovative plans and activities to support and promote such methods and opportunities.

Serve and work in close collaboration with Advancement’s development team and the Faculties to ensure effective recognition and engagement of our donors and volunteers. Build productive relationships with fundraisers, faculty leadership and administrative units to ensure each donor is meaningfully and strategically recognized and engaged. Play a lead role in the development and strategic use of events that convene donors and volunteer leaders across the University, such as the Leaders Alliance.

Identify the need for technology to support the mission of the department and create greater efficiencies; work with colleagues within University Advancement to build systems and reports and source external vendors and platforms, as necessary. Lead two teams of advancement professionals – Donor Relations and Volunteer Partnerships. Ensure objectives and performance are aligned with strategic priorities of the Development Unit and of University Advancement as a whole.

Act as a subject-matter expert and an ambassador of Advancement. Establish productive relationships with external and internal stakeholders in order to advance Advancement’s mission as appropriate. Provide leadership, professional guidance and strategic advice to senior colleagues in the area of donor relations and volunteer partnerships. Perform other related duties as required.

Foster a culture of philanthropy across the University that promotes the importance of donors in advancing the University’s priorities. Lead the development and execution of a donor-centered stewardship and recognition framework that enhances donor engagement, satisfaction, and long-term philanthropic commitment, while balancing institutional priorities and resources. Work in close partnership…