Director, Development and Alumni Engagement, Faculty of Science (Education)

TL;DR

Director, Development and Alumni Engagement (Education): Leading the fundraising and alumni relations strategy for the Faculty of Science to meet annual financial goals with an accent on major gift solicitation and donor portfolio management. Focus on building strategic partnerships with industry leaders and mentoring a team of career fundraisers to secure sustained investment in scientific research.

Location: Onsite at hirify.global Vancouver Campus - Vancouver, BC, Canada

Salary: $10,155.00 - $15,842.17 CAD Monthly

Company

hirify.global is a world-leading research university committed to excellence in research, innovation, and learning.

What you will do

• Operationalize fundraising strategy across the Faculty and advance leadership gift account strategies.
• Manage a personal portfolio of 75-150 major gift prospects, conducting 125-200 annual visits.
• Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and mentorship to a team of career fundraisers.
• Develop compelling cases for support to convert shared interests into sustained investment for science education and research.
• Collaborate with senior administration, including the VP Development and University President, to maximize private and public sector support.
• Oversee administrative functions, including donor recognition and stewardship programs.

Requirements

• University degree in a relevant discipline is required.
• Minimum of 8 years of related job experience, including 5 years in fundraising or alumni engagement.
• Proven success in building meaningful relationships within industry and managing major gift portfolios.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate complexity and ambiguity.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills for liaising with corporate executives and senior administrators.
• Commitment to enhancing awareness and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Nice to have

• Graduate degree or undergraduate degree in commerce, marketing, or economics.
• 3+ years of experience meeting annual metrics at the Associate Director level.
• Thorough knowledge of the university environment and academic structure.
• Experience working with a centralized fundraising system.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to employment equity, inclusion, and fairness in the workplace.
• Collaborative environment valuing genuine collegiality and energy.
• Opportunity to lead a high-performing program within a prestigious global institution.
• Support for a diverse workforce and professional growth in a research-driven environment.