Associate Vice-Principal (Development) - Queens University

Are you Queen’s University’s next Associate Vice-Principal (Development)? 

This is an opportunity at one of the world's most prestigious universities at a time of real ambition and momentum.

One of the most exciting leadership positions in Canadian higher education, this role is central to Queen's University's ability to grow its philanthropic income across major gifts, corporate partnerships, foundations, and leadership giving.

Queen’s University is one of Canada’s oldest and most distinctive institutions – a university known not just for academic excellence, but for the depth of connection its community feels. Our alumni are among the most loyal, most engaged, and most passionate in the country, and it is that extraordinary foundation on which our philanthropic ambitions are built.

• You will lead a talented team of fundraisers, directing our major and leadership giving, gift planning, corporate and foundation relations, prospect development, and donor experience programs as well as managing a key portfolio of high-value prospects. Key to success will shaping and implementing plans that advance fundraising performance.
• Reporting to the Vice Principal (Advancement) and a member of her Leadership Team, you will work at the most senior levels, acting as a key source of strategic guidance and support for university leaders, academics, and fundraising colleagues across the University.
• This is a chance to build transformational programmes and partnerships that will shape the future of philanthropy at a world-leading university.
• If you have a proven track record in leading multifaceted fundraising teams and managing complex relationships within a large organisation along with substantive philanthropic fundraising experience, we’d love to hear from you!

View the complete job description on the careers webpage.

• Queen’s University is partnering with Erin Hall-Westfall and Joanna Logan of Constellate Global Talent on this search.
• Please visit https://www.weareconstellate.com/current-opportunities to download the candidate pack or contact them on info@weareconstellate.com for further information or a confidential discussion about the role.

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit a résumé and letter of interest via the Queen’s University CareerQ employment portal by clicking here.

This role may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement within the Province of Ontario. Candidates must be able to maintain a regular onsite presence at Queen’s University campus in Kingston, Ontario as required by the position.

Please note that this position requires travel within and outside of Canada to meet with donors, alumni and volunteers, representing the University and the Office of Advancement to internal and external audiences.

The Office of Advancement at Queen’s is committed to embodying the principles of Indigenization, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility and Anti-Racism (I-EDIAA). As an employer, we value equitable opportunities and are working to nurture a culture of inclusion and belonging for all. Additionally, we encourage candidates from equity-deserving groups and those with lived experience of marginalization and oppression (including Indigenous, Black and People of Colour, Women, 2SLGBTQIA+ and Persons with disabilities) to apply. For more information, visit our Human Rights and Equity Office Website: http://www.queensu.ca/hreo

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We seek to provide an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, beginning with the recruitment process and provide accommodations as needed for applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation throughout any stage of the recruitment process, please email advhr@queensu.ca.

Please apply online at:
https://clients.njoyn.com/CL4/xweb/xweb.asp?clid=74827&page=jobdetails&jobid=J0626-0002&BRID=EX452356&SBDID=21474&LANG=1.