Development Officer

Position Number: 50001464 / P1865 
Department: FAS Development
Grade: GR12
Campus: Sir George Williams (Downtown)

Salary: $86,159.93 - $102,917.74 per annum 
Union/Association/HR Policy: CUPEU

Posting deadline: February 10, 2026

Applicants are strongly encouraged to include a cover letter expressing their interest and how their profile aligns with the role

Recognized as one of Montreal’s top Employers, Concordia University is the place to be if you are looking to grow, contribute and innovate in a dynamic and multicultural environment.

Be part of a community that addresses society’s big challenges, supports your personal and professional growth, and makes a real impact in building a more sustainable world.

As a member of our community, you will have access to comprehensive benefits, a defined pension plan and numerous on site well-being facilities such as a state of the art gym and health clinic as well as a variety of educational and cultural opportunities.

SCOPE
Reporting to Principal Director of Development within the Faculty, the incumbent is responsible for building relationships with prospects and donors to secure major gifts ($25,000 and more) for the Faculty and/or university initiatives.    

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES 
•    Identify and qualify potential major gifts donors and develop significant relationships with them with the goal of securing major gifts with the support of the Alumni Engagement unit and other stakeholders.
•    Identify the Faculty priorities and work with communications colleagues to develop the case for support, which clearly explains the Faculty’s investment opportunities in collaboration with the Principal Director of Development.
•    Regularly enter “moves,” contact reports and follow-up actions into the advancement database for the benefit of all users and institutional memory; extract information including biographical profiles, prospect pipeline and other related reports. 
•    Develop a Faculty-specific solicitation strategy in collaboration with key stakeholders; implement the development plan as identified by University Advancement (UA) – while maintaining good working relations with fundraisers, faculty members and staff. Consider the interests of all appropriate areas when developing cultivation/solicitation strategies.
•    Research and support the development of gift proposals aligned with donors’ interests and Faculty priorities.
•    Plan and execute personal canvassing activities including the preparation of solicitation documents, and other pertinent fundraising materials.
•    Recruit, train and support volunteers.
•    Foster collaborative relationships to contribute to the development of cross-disciplinary donor proposals.
•    Ensure that gifts are appropriately stewarded over the short and long term.
•    Participate in the prospect management protocol of University Advancement. 
•    Perform other duties in support of the unit.

QUALIFICATIONS        
•    Bachelor’s degree in a field related to the primary responsibilities and two to four years of experience in a fundraising role with a proven track record in implementing personal canvas programs in the solicitation of major gifts. 
•    Good knowledge (Level 4) of spoken and written English and French to write and edit correspondence, provide and interpret detailed information, and deal with complex situations in both official languages.
•    Good knowledge (intermediate level) of Word, Excel and PowerPoint and knowledge of database systems.
•    Self-motivated and an innovative planner; persuasive and able to influence and convince; detail oriented. 
•    Resourceful and independent yet works well in a team environment.
•    Exceptional interpersonal and listening skills; ability to motivate and inspire others (volunteers and staff).
•    Proven proposal and presentation skills.
•    Previous experience working in a university setting is an asset.

Due to the volume of applications, only selected candidates will be contacted by our Talent Team.

Concordia University is an English-language institution of higher learning at which the primary language of instruction and research is English. Since this position supports academic and administrative functions of the university, proficiency in English and French, as indicated, is required.

IMPORTANT: The language and computer skills of short-listed candidates will be tested.

Territorial Acknowledgement
Concordia University is located on unceded Indigenous lands. The Kanien’kehá:ka Nation is recognized as the custodians of the lands and waters on which we gather today. Tiohtià:ke/Montreal is historically known as a gathering place for many First Nations. Today, it is home to a diverse population of Indigenous and other peoples. We respect the continued connections with the past, present and future in our ongoing relationships with Indigenous and other peoples within the Montreal community.

Employment Equity
Concordia University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, members of sexual minorities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversification; candidates are invited to self-identify in their applications. As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a diversity survey. This information is voluntary and any information collected for this purpose is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources employees. Results will be aggregated and used to help Concordia achieve its goal to see all members of our community not only reflected, but welcomed, included and supported in their efforts to contribute to all areas of university life.

Accessibility
Concordia desires to increase diversity among its community members and we strive to make our recruitment processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants. If you are contacted for an interview and anticipate needing accommodations during the process, please contact, in confidence, [email protected]

Immigration Status
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian and Permanent Residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens.