Leadership Giving Officer

Description:

Queen’s Student Alumni Association is seeking a Leadership Giving Officer to contribute to its fundraising and philanthropic advancement efforts. This is a strategic and relationship-driven role focused on managing a diverse portfolio of donor relationships, including individuals, corporations, foundations, and private-sector businesses.

The incumbent will report to the Interim Director, Individual Giving and will be tasked with developing, executing, and evaluating leadership gift fundraising initiatives for university-wide priorities. As a central fundraising professional, the Leadership Giving Officer will help drive financial support aligned with Queen’s institutional goals through proactive engagement and stewardship.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify, evaluate, and implement strategies for donor engagement and long-term relationship building.

• Manage communications and outreach plans for different donor groups.

• Solicit major gifts and contributions while articulating Queen’s strategic objectives.

• Draft compelling donor proposals, impact reports, and case statements to support fundraising efforts.

• Collaborate with advancement teams across various faculties and university departments.

• Maintain accurate and timely records of donor and fundraising activities using the development database.

• Organize volunteer fundraising committees and support donor recognition initiatives.

• Develop fundraising content across multiple platforms including email, print, and web.

• Participate in strategic planning and performance reporting activities related to fundraising.

• Travel and variable working hours including evenings and weekends are required.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent).

• 3–5 years of professional experience in relationship management, fundraising, or advancement.

• Experience with fundraising strategies, donor lifecycle management, and philanthropic trends.

• G-Class driver’s license and valid passport with no travel restrictions.

• Criminal background clearance.

• CFRE certification (considered an asset).

• Experience in data analysis, donor trends, and equity-focused engagement strategies is a plus.

Skills and Attributes:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build rapport across diverse stakeholders.

• Strategic thinker with a results-oriented mindset.

• Proficiency in project planning, donor data management, and digital fundraising tools.

• Empathetic, equity-aware, and sensitive to diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

• Ability to prioritize tasks, solve problems proactively, and manage complex responsibilities independently or collaboratively.