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Posting Reason:

Temporary replacement of a regular position

Job Type:

Employee

Anticipated Duration in Months (for contracts and temporary assignments):

24

Job Family:

Advancement and Alumni Relations

# of Open Positions:

1

Faculty/Service - Department:

Annual Campaign

Campus:

Main Campus

Union Affiliation:

SSUO

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):

2026/06/11

Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD):

2026/06/22

Hours per week:

35

Salary Grade:

SSUO Grade 10

Salary Range:

$80 942,00 - $102 245,00University Advancement plays a pivotal role in fostering meaningful connections between the University and its alumni, donors, and partners. Our team is dedicated to advancing the University's mission by securing philanthropic support, engaging with our vibrant alumni community, and building partnerships that drive innovation and excellence. Through strategic initiatives and collaborative efforts, we help shape the future of the University, ensuring that it continues to thrive as a leading institution of higher education and research. Together, we empower our students, faculty and researchers to make a lasting impact on the world.

Position purpose:

Reporting to the Manager, Advancement and Alumni Relations, the incumbent manages the development, implementation and evaluation of fundraising plans, to maximize revenue generation from individuals and organizations at the leadership- and entry-level major gift stage in the donor life cycle ($5,000 to $25,000, including planned giving).

Manages a portfolio of current and prospective donors and provides fundraising support for a dedicated University hub serving multiple faculties and services. As required, manages special appeals and communications in support of targeted fundraising projects. Shares philanthropic opportunities and develops joint strategies with colleagues and service units, to optimize revenue opportunities.

In this role, you will:

• Develop and manage a portfolio of up to 120 donors and prospects at the leadership and entry-level major gift stage in the donor life cycle ($5,000 to $25,000, including planned giving).
• Meet expected revenue and activity targets annually.
• Initiate and cultivate ongoing relationships with donors and prospects, to renew and upgrade gifts, secure multi-year pledges, acquire new donors and foster their involvement and commitment to the University. Work closely with the director, stakeholder engagement, to identify high net worth potential donors and transfer them to the appropriate senior development staff.
• Establish priorities and work plans by analyzing all relevant data and metrics, focusing on high-ROI potential activities and prospects.
• Prepare and submit regular status reports and recommendations to optimize operations and maximize revenues.
• Develop and maintain a sound knowledge of University, faculty and service goals and priorities.
• Help develop fundraising proposals, concept notes, pitch decks and gift agreements that align with the University’s vision and priorities.
• Working closely with the Donor Relations team, maintain an active stewardship program and ensure all processes and procedures are donor-focused and service-oriented.
• Respond to donor inquiries and comments, and draft correspondence and other communication material, to strengthen the relationships between the University and its partners.
• Work with the Advancement Services office, other development professionals, alumni relations officers and faculty representatives in a donor-centred fashion to manage the donor pipeline and maximize development outcomes. As required, work with the faculties and services to develop and implement targeted cultivation, solicitation and/or stewardship activities.
• In close collaboration with the Annual Campaign unit, play a lead role in co-ordinating special appeals to current or prospective donors as part of initiatives such as class gifts, memorial funds, employee giving or Giving Tuesday.
• Lead the development and execution of communication plans related to targeted fundraising or alumni and community engagement events and initiatives.
• Use social media and other tools to promote such initiatives through a multi-channel communications strategy.
• Record relevant donor information and communications in the constituent database, to share philanthropic information with the Development leadership team and the rest of the University.
• Represent the University professionally, knowledgeably and consistently at both internal and external events, locally and regionally, to attract new philanthropic opportunities.

What you will bring:

• A university degree
• Three years’ professional fundraising or related experience, preferably in an educational, non-profit or sales environment
• Bilingualism — French and English (spoken and written)
• Knowledge of fundraising processes, best practices and current industry trends
• Outstanding oral and written communication and relationship-building skills
• Demonstrated ability to identify and solicit support through personal visits and different types of communication; knowledge of giving vehicles
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, with ability to interact with prospects, donors and other stakeholders
• Creativity, innovation and team orientation, with excellent problem-solving skills, strategic aptitude and sound judgement
• Ability to organize and manage a diverse range of assignments while meeting multiple deadlines, with thorough attention to detail and consistent follow through
• Resourcefulness and autonomy, with comfort working in a team-oriented environment
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft 365 programs
• Experience with Raiser’s Edge or other fundraising databases
• Availability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends, and to travel frequently
• Valid driver’s licence and passport

Key Competencies at uOttawa:
Here are the required competencies for all or our employees at uOttawa:

Planning: Organize in time a series of actions or events in order to realize an objective or a project. Plan and organize own work and priorities in regular daily activities.
Initiative: Demonstrate creativity and initiative to suggest improvements and encourage positive results. Is proactive and self-starting. Show availability and willingness to go above and beyond whenever it is possible.
Client Service Orientation: Help or serve others to meet their needs. This implies anticipating and identifying the needs of internal and external clients and finding solutions on how to meet them.
Teamwork and Cooperation: Cooperate and work well with other members of the team to reach common goal(s). Accept and give constructive feedback. Able to adjust own behaviour to reach the goals of the team.

The University of Ottawa embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are passionate about our people and committed to employment equity. We foster a culture of respect, teamwork and inclusion, where collaboration, innovation, and creativity fuel our quest for research and teaching excellence. While all qualified persons are invited to apply, we welcome applications from qualified Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and LGBTQIA2S+ persons. The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible, barrier-free work environment. The University is also committed to working with applicants with disabilities requesting accommodation during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes. Applicants with disabilities may contact hrtalentmanagement@uottawa.ca to communicate the accommodation need. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Note: if this is a union position: The hiring process will be governed by the current collective agreement related to the union affiliation noted above; you can click here to find out more.

If this is a front-line position with responsibilities to interact with students, selected candidates must be rated at the Low Advanced proficiency level or higher for both oral comprehension and reading comprehension in their second official language. The rating is determined by a proficiency test designed by the Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute.

Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as defined in Policy 129 – Covid-19 Vaccination. This policy was suspended effective May 1, 2022 but may be reinstated at any point in the future depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts.