Director of Development

Date Posted: 02/17/2026
Req ID: 46934
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Office of Advancement
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

About Us:

The Faculty of Arts & Science is at the heart of Canada’s leading university, with more than 35,000 undergraduate and graduate students. It is one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world, through its combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs.

Our history shows that the shared commitment of the Faculty of Arts & Science and its supporters advance progress and deepen understanding on the issues that matter. The campaign fuels curiosity, innovation, and discovery—spanning explorations of diverse cultures and histories, ethical AI, quantum computing, climate change, democratic foundations, and developments in memory care. Across these priorities and more, we are raising support for student access and success, academic programs and teaching excellence, research and innovation, and the infrastructure and spaces that sustain them. We can only achieve our mission through the dedication and excellence of our staff and faculty. Join the most ambitious university campaign in Canadian history.

Your Opportunity:

Reporting to the Senior Director of Development, the Director of Development provides leadership in the development and implementation of current and deferred major gift fundraising programs for the Faculty of Arts and Science, including a strategic focus on securing donations of $100,000+ and above. The Director of Development manages major gifts officers, who are members of the major gift development team. The Director of Development’s portfolio and strategic emphasis will centre on the Munk School of Global Affairs Public Policy. The Munk School is a world-leading, interdisciplinary hub for research, teaching, and public engagement dedicated to addressing major global challenges. It unifies those passionate about global affairs to research, discuss, and shape solutions for a fast-changing world.

The incumbent identifies and cultivates prospective donors and solicits major gifts. The Director leads annual strategy setting and conbtributes insights into campaigns, typically project based, designed to secure significant philanthropic support from individuals, corporations, and foundations. They identify potential senior volunteers and oversee volunteer relations. The Director will prepare and accompany senior leadership on donor calls and provide ongoing, professional advice to program directors regarding fundraising strategies and approaches.

The Director of Development ensures appropriate stewardship following each gift to sustain donor involvement, interest, and support. Because the active participation of members of the university community and volunteers is essential to the success of the program, the incumbent is expected to engage effectively with faculty, staff, donors, and volunteers.

Required Qualifications:

EDUCATION:

• A university degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Graduate degree an asset.

EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of seven (7) years of recent and related years of progressively more senior experience in Advancement, preferably in an Educational Institution setting.
• Demonstrated success in major gifts, gift planning, and annual giving fundraising required.
• Experience in strategic fundraising planning and execution.
• Experience in a post-secondary environment is an asset.
• Experience in proposal writing and presentation to donors.
• Experience with data management systems.
• Demonstrated experience and success managing, motivating, and mentoring key stakeholders, bringing out the best in teams and individuals.
• Demonstrated strong client service orientation and experience fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.

SKILLS:

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Excellent leadership and mentoring skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build new and long-term relationships with prospects, donors, and senor level volunteers.
• Excellent computer skills (e.g. Microsoft office).
• Strong organizational skills, detail oriented with a strong follow through.

OTHER:

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, colleagues, senior university administrators, colleagues, staff, students, and external contacts.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills.
• Tact, diplomacy, judgment, and the ability to analyse and problem solve.
• Ability to work in a hectic and results oriented environment.
• Creative abilities to be resourceful, cost-efficient and intuitively driven.

This role is currently eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to University policies and guidelines, including but not limited to the University of Toronto’s Alternative Work Arrangements Guideline.

Closing Date: 03/08/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Salaried
Personnel Subarea: PM
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: 1AP -- Broadband Salary Range: $88,957 - $205,288
Job Category: Administrative / Managerial

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.