Senior Development Officer "VIII" (2026-13-23)

University of Windsor • ON, ON

7d • Remote

About The Position

The University of Windsor (the University or UWindsor) is a globally relevant, regionally focused University that welcomes over 16,000 students in a range of comprehensive and research-intensive graduate and undergraduate programs. The University consists of eight academic faculties, which include Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; Science; Human Kinetics; Education; Law; Engineering; Nursing; and Business. The UWindsor campus is home to a medical program offered by Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry. The University employs a passionate and dedicated faculty and staff, numbering approximately 2,500, of whom approximately 600 are tenured or tenure-track faculty. The University’s unique position on an international border between Canada and the United States has contributed to its identity as a diverse university community providing rich cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities for faculty and students. The University is a key player in a wide range of distinctive industrial, entrepreneurial, and cultural activities throughout the City of Windsor and Essex County, and in an evolving network of international academic and industrial partnerships, particularly with leading American universities in Michigan. The Senior Development Officer is responsible for strategically identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding high net-worth donors. This role requires collaboration with senior leadership, faculty, advancement and alumni team members, as well as internal and external stakeholders to drive fundraising efforts, and build long-term relationships to ensure alignment with university-wide priorities.

Requirements

• University degree or College diploma in a relevant discipline (e.g., business, communications, law, science or nonprofit management)
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in major gifts, transformational gifts and/or planned giving with high-net worth donors
• Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing an effective donor engagement strategy
• Expertise in gift agreements and strategic planning for major gift fundraising, capital campaigns, endowments, and scholarship development
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage senior-level stakeholders and diverse audiences
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build long-term relationships with donors, internal and external stakeholders of the university
• Proficiency with donor management software (e.g., Raiser’s Edge) and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• High level of integrity and professionalism, with the ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• Willingness to travel for approved donor meetings and events as required
• Flexibility to work evenings or weekends when necessary for events or special donor meetings.
• Understanding the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion and Decolonization and the ability to work respectively with a diverse student, staff, faculty, alumni and donor populations

Nice To Haves

• Relevant fundraising certificate.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate, solicit, and steward major gift donors and prospects to achieve annual fundraising goals.
• Build and manage relationships with alumni, corporations, foundations, and community partners to secure philanthropic support.
• Develop donor engagement strategies, prepare funding proposals, and oversee a portfolio of high-value prospects and donors.
• Utilize donor management systems and fundraising metrics to track performance, strengthen donor relationships, and drive fundraising results.

Benefits

• Health & Dental Benefits: Extensive coverage to support preventative care and ongoing health needs.
• Out-of-Province/Out-of-Country Coverage: Travel with confidence knowing you are protected beyond Ontario.
• Pension Plan: Participation in a pension plan that supports long-term financial security and retirement planning.
• Tuition Remission: Reduced-cost tuition to help you pursue further education and professional development (for yourself and dependents up to age 26)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, family matters, financial planning, and overall well-being.
• Toldo Lancer Centre Membership: Complimentary access to state-of-the-art fitness and recreation facilities on campus.
• Employee Discounts: Exclusive savings across a variety of vendor and community programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree