Stewardship and Communications Officer

Position Title: Stewardship and Communications Officer
Department: Advancement
Position Type: Full-time Continuing
Classification: MPE Band C
Salary Range: $50,485.50 to $61,659 (based on 37.5 hours per week)
Posting Date: July 24, 2026
Closing Date: August 7, 2026, at 1:00 PM AST

Position Description

St. Francis Xavier University, one of Canada’s leading universities is seeking a Stewardship & Communications Officer. Reporting to the Director, Advancement, the Stewardship & Communications Officer will support and cultivate solid relationships between the University and its donors, resulting in a long-term engagement and philanthropic support. Working in a team environment, the incumbent will contribute to various stewardship communications, including reports.

Responsibilities

• The collaborative development of custom stewardship plans for individual and corporate principal gift donors.  Stewardship planning encompasses gift acknowledgement, recognition, and appreciation, and accountability and reporting, including overdue pledge reporting


• Works with the Director, Development and liaises with Alumni, Faculty, and Advancement teams to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate stewardship plans for major donors. 


• Provides communications support to major gift officers in preparation for donor visits.  Includes preparing donor profiles, giving history and any media information critical to the visit.


• Assists the Director of Advancement to develop reports for requesting and managing data for donor communication pieces


• Support ongoing efforts to leverage events organized within the university as opportunities for donor engagement and recognition and provide staff with the tools and training on how to use these events to engage donors in a meaningful way

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, with a focus on Communications, Business, Public Relations


• Three to five years relevant working experience.


• Fund raising/relationship development experience is an asset


• Strong writing capabilities with the specific ability to create and present written proposals, interpersonal skills, marketing experience, and has demonstrated skills and knowledge in social media and digital communications


• Knowledge of fund development and related development phases (identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation).

To apply for this opportunity, click the "Quick Apply" button and upload your cover letter and resume as a single combined PDF document (maximum 6 MB). Only one file can be uploaded per application.

StFX is located in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People.

Our institution is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), racialized persons (especially African Nova Scotians), persons with disabilities, those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQIA+ and any others who would contribute to the diversity of our community. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

We are also committed to the elimination of barriers to participation for persons with disabilities. Should you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact People and Culture at [email protected] or 902-867-5038.  

About St. Francis Xavier University

Established in 1853, St. Francis Xavier University (StFX) is consistently recognized as one of the best universities in Canada. StFX exceeds the needs of today’s undergraduates by providing the very best academic experience -- outstanding teaching, exceptional hands-on research opportunities, and global exchanges -- all within Canada’s most vibrant and inspiring residential campus. Here, the focus is on the academic and personal development of every student, making community and social engagement a large part of the learning experience. Our students are academically strong and highly engaged in every aspect of life, determined to make a positive impact on the world.

In 2026, Maclean's annual university rankings put StFX #1 for reputation across Canada in the primarily undergraduate category. For more, visit www.stfx.ca.

About Antigonish, Nova Scotia

The beautiful and historic town of Antigonish is located within the northeastern corner of Nova Scotia. Only a 15-minute drive from the ocean and a two-hour drive to major urban centres, Antigonish is a family-friendly community with a diverse and growing population and provides access to excellent education at all levels. The town is surrounded by rolling countryside and beautiful beaches and is a hotspot for outdoor recreation, sports and other active lifestyle activities. Antigonish supports a vibrant culture in the arts with music, performing arts, visual arts and crafts, and fabulous festivals happening throughout the year. For more information visit www.townofantigonish.ca or www.visitantigonish.ca.