Director of Development, Corporate & Foundation Relations

Location: hirify.global Vancouver Campus, Vancouver, BC, Canada; onsite

Salary: $10,459.67–$15,675.58 CAD monthly

Company

hirify.global is a university focused on research, innovation, learning, and community engagement.

What you will do

• Lead and coordinate corporate and foundation fundraising activities in collaboration with senior university leadership.
• Develop strategies for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major-gift prospects and donors.
• Manage a portfolio of 75–150 major-gift prospects and conduct donor visits and solicitations for gifts of $50,000 or more.
• Prepare proposals, solicitation materials, and correspondence for priority university projects.
• Manage the donor pipeline and oversee donor recognition, acknowledgement, and stewardship programs.
• Mentor, motivate, and supervise fundraising and support staff, including participation in hiring and performance reviews.

Requirements

• University degree in a relevant discipline.
• At least eight years of related experience, including five years in fundraising, alumni engagement, advancement, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven major-gift fundraising experience and strategic development skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects, formulate strategic plans, work independently, and exercise sound judgement and discretion.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, supervise, and develop the work of fundraising staff.

Nice to have

• Graduate degree or undergraduate degree in commerce, marketing, or economics.
• Three years of experience meeting or exceeding annual metrics at the Associate Director level or equivalent.
• Knowledge of the university environment and academic structure.
• Experience with a centralized fundraising system and Microsoft Office.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time staff position.
• Non-union employment classification.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and respect for diverse perspectives.
• Ongoing position with responsibility for high-impact university fundraising activities.