Brock University
DevelopmentOfficer
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“Development Officer at Brock University. Skills: Donor development cycle, Fundraising, Relationship building. Manage donor development cycle. Identify prospects”
What You'll Achieve.
Meet annual fundraising goals; Exceed annual fundraising goals; Meet multi-year fundraising goals; Exceed multi-year fundraising goals; Deliver exceptional results
Industry & Context.
Problem solving skills
Attend events outside business hours, Attend meetings outside business hours, Valid driver's license
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Undergraduate Degree in a relevant discipline, valid G class driver’s license, 1-2 years of experience with annual or leadership gifts, fundraising or other relevant experience, successful track record soliciting and raising, Proven donor cultivation, solicitation and stewardship, Understanding of advancement research, prospect research, Understanding of fundraising principles, relational databases and reporting, Solid computer competency, word processing, spreadsheet, database, social media, internet search, Highly developed written and oral communication skills, face-to-face relationship building, Conflict resolution skills, communicate tactfully, Team player, build relationships, influence individuals at all levels, presentation skills, Excellent time management, organizational skills, prioritize workload, research skills, judgement skills, creative skills, analytical skills, problem solving skills
Nice to Have
Experience with an educational institution
What You'll Do.
Manage donor development cycle
Meet fundraising goals
Exceed fundraising goals
Deliver exceptional results
Implement recognition practices
Implement stewardship practices
Understand strategic priorities
Understand university goals
Achieve fundraising targets
Exceed fundraising targets
Manage prospect portfolio
Develop cultivation strategies
Implement cultivation strategies
Develop solicitation strategies
Implement solicitation strategies
Build relationships with alumni
Cultivate relationships with community partners
Liaise with research team
Develop background materials
Provide briefing materials
Identify opportunities for leaders
Participate in development activities
Provide input to development team
Support development team
Formulate multi-year campaigns
Recommend multi-year campaigns
Prepare updates on gifts
Prepare reports on gifts
Coordinate fundraising activities
Coordinate fundraising events
Execute marketing plans
Execute communications plans
Identify sponsorship opportunities
Identify potential donors
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Development and Donor Relations team; Development research team; Senior leaders; University representatives; Development team
Communication Scope
Written communication; Oral communication; Face-to-face relationship building; Tactful communication; Presentation skills
Full Job Description
Brock University is located on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Agreement. We are one of Canada’s outstanding comprehensive universities, where excellence and innovation thrive! Brock has been recognized as a Top Employer in Hamilton-Niagara for seven consecutive years. We have been ranked #3 as Canada’s Best Employers and top 10 as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity. For 2025, Brock has been proudly recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Company Culture, ranked seventh by Forbes in partnership with Statista. At Brock, you will find a welcoming, inclusive community and an exciting range of meaningful career opportunities. Ignite new possibilities for your career. Break through at Brock. ## Post End Date: June 18, 2026 at 11:59 PM ### ### This job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the Administrative Professional (Employee Group) **About the Role:** Reporting to the Director, Development, the Development Officer is responsible for managing all aspects of the donor development cycle, including identification, engagement, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship for leadership level gifts below $25,000. The role will successfully meet/exceed their annual and multi-year fundraising goals, while serving as a key member of the Development and Donor Relations team and working to deliver exceptional results for the University. The Development Officer will implement proper recognition and stewardship practices based on the level of donation and gift direction. **The Development Officer will:** * Implement activities for all aspects of the donor development cycle (i.e., understanding the University’s strategic priorities and goals, achieving/exceeding annual and multi-year fundraising and performance targets and goals, etc.); * Identi
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