JOB DESCRIPTION:

In this newly created position, McMaster University is seeking a highly strategic and experienced Executive Director, Advancement to support the DeGroote School of Business (DSB) in their advancement priorities. The Executive Director, Advancement for the DeGroote School of Business (EDA – DSB) will lead a high-performing integrated team to increase revenue.

Reporting to the Associate Vice-President, Pan-University Advancement, who oversees all Faculties and Units, and working within the DeGroote School of Business, the Executive Director will work alongside academic leaders, external volunteers/stakeholders, the DeGroote School of Business Advancement team and University Advancement, to formulate and execute strategies and initiatives to raise private revenue in support of DSB’s highest priorities.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

McMaster University is seeking a results-driven, visionary leader for the position of Managing Director, Advancement Operations and Strategy. Applicants have an opportunity to lead a growing advancement department of McMaster, delivering its first transformative campaign, and to build a team that will be the foundation of the institution’s advancement function onward. We seek a combination of strategic thinking, operational expertise, and strong leadership –?to guide the development and execution of key strategies, and a solution-oriented culture within Advancement. The Managing Director, Advancement Operations and Strategy, reports to the Vice President and, as a member of the Advancement Executive Team, drives strategy and business planning, oversees growth and expansion, manages change, and ensures governance, risk, and fiduciary responsibilities.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Manager, Donor Relations is a leader of donor relations and engagement initiatives. Reporting to the Director, Donor Relations in University Advancement (UA), the Manager plays a collaborative role in the strategic development of these activities, as well as leading the operational implementation in support of their objectives and the overall institutional mission.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

As a key member of the UA team, Advancement Services & Operations Intern’s specific area of focus is on gift processing and maintaining up-to-date biographical information within the University’s database of alumni, friends and funders. The University Advancement intern plays a key role in the planning and delivery of all advancement-related activities as part of the Records team within Advancement Services and Operations. This role provides support to the Manager, Advancement Records within the department and facilitate the efficient and effective operation of the office.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Reporting into the Chief Development Officer (Programs), the Director of Advancement, Bequests and Planned Giving is responsible for developing and overseeing a comprehensive planned giving program for McMaster University and creating planned giving strategies for the university and its units. This position is responsible for the development and monitoring of McMaster’s planned giving policies, marketing efforts, and fundraising strategies to enhance and grow the philanthropic base of planned gifts to support McMaster’s strategic priorities.