Date Posted: 10/03/2024
Req ID: 39941
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Music
Department: Faculty of Music
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Description: A senior fundraising professional with a significant track record of success in increasingly senior advancement leadership positions in large-scale institutional settings, the Director of Advancement at the Faculty of Music leads and manages the Faculty of Music's advancement programs with the goal of increasing fundraising revenues and alumni engagement in support of the Faculty of Music's highest academic and institutional priorities.
The Director of Advancement reports jointly to the Dean of the Faculty of Music and to the Vice President, Advancement (or their designate). The Director of Advancement is a member of the Vice-President, Advancement's University-wide Senior Advancement Leadership Team.
The Director of Advancement is responsible for the development and execution of advancement plans and strategies to accomplish campus fundraising and alumni engagement goals, as well as the related personal and team results, in close consultation with the Dean of the Faculty of Music and the Vice President, Advancement. The Director is accountable to the Dean on the development and fulfillment of the Faculty's advancement plans and strategies that support the Faculty's academic mission. The Director has a functional reporting relationship to the Vice-President, Advancement or delegate that ensures alignment with and accountability to University-wide standards, guidelines, and procedures that protect academic integrity and promote best practice, excellence, and equity in advancement.
The Director of Advancement, Faculty of Music will possess superior solicitation experience and a demonstrated track record of securing significant philanthropic support; a strong commitment to recruiting, developing, and empowering a team of high-performance advancement professionals; and a strong commitment to establishing and supporting efforts to meaningfully engage alumni and volunteers in support of the Faculty of Music's academic mission. The incumbent will demonstrate proactive leadership and team building skills, outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, an ability to work collaboratively with other teams, and a commitment to set and achieve ambitious advancement goals. As such, the Director will also embody a strong commitment to define the leading edge of advancement practice in Canada and to enhance the University's overall reputation for advancement excellence.
Key Result Areas: Develop, lead, and implement annual and multi-year plans and strategies to achieve transformational growth in lifting the Faculty of Music's overall fundraising and alumni engagement results and to advance the Faculty's highest academic, strategic and institutional priorities. Provide exemplary leadership, direction, and mentorship to a team of advancement professionals, in order to increase the impact and effectiveness of staff in advancing the Faculty of Music's goals and to build the Faculty's capacity in major gifts, stewardship, annual leadership giving, and alumni engagement. Work closely with the Faculty of Music's academic leadership to translate academic priorities into compelling funding propositions and alumni engagement propositions. Represent the Faculty of Music's priorities and mission to external constituents as an effective, credible institutional leader. Work closely with the leadership of University Advancement to ensure alignment with the University's best practices for fundraising and alumni relations programs. Minimum Qualifications: EDUCATION: A University degree(s) is required.
EXPERIENCE: 5+ years of direct fundraising experience and a proven track record of executive advancement responsibility and leadership in annual, major and planned giving programs in a large, complex organization, preferably in an educational or medical institution.
SKILLS: Proficient with Microsoft Office suite and experience with ARBOR, Blackbaud CRM, or similar database management systems.
OTHER: Vision, the ability to think and plan strategically, and a creative, entrepreneurial spirit. Excellent attention to detail and superb organizational skills.
This role is not currently eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to University policies and guidelines.
Closing Date: 10/24/2024, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Salaried
Appointment Type: Budget – Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: 1AP — Broadband Salary Range: $87,384 – $201,658
Job Category: Administrative / Managerial
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