Director, Development
Job Title: Director, Development ( Full-time,Ongoing)
Location: Any SaskPolytechnic Location
Closing Date: August 31, 2025
Apply to: https://careers.saskpolytech.ca/postings/61670
Job Description
Reporting to the Associate Vice President, Advancement, the Director, Development provides collaborative leadership to a team of Advancement professionals for Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s fundraising programs, including major giving and campaigns,
legacy giving, and leadership giving.
This position is responsible for significantly increasing and diversifying fundraising revenue
by leading the development and implementation of fundraising programs and activities in support of Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s strategic plan with the key goal of achieving transformational growth and performance of the overall fundraising portfolio.
This role understanding the trends and practices to continually improve fundraising performance, providing inspirational leadership and collaborative implementation of the business model for fundraising programs at Saskatchewan Polytechnic. The Director, Development will manage a portfolio of major and principal gift prospects, and contributes to the institution’s strategic directions by leading and motivating staff.
As a member of the Advancement leadership team, the Director, Development works collaboratively within Advancement to ensure: Development of a comprehensive Advancement strategic plan to meet the overall fundraising goals and objectives of Saskatchewan Polytechnic and ensure best-practices are adopted in all strategic, operational, and policy matters.
All fundraising functions are implemented and complementary to alumni engagement efforts.
Provides an integral and influential role in institution-wide fundraising initiatives, working with senior leadership to identify fundraising opportunities that support broad institutional priorities that align to the Saskatchewan Polytechnic vision and mission. Collaboration with senior leadership to coordinate and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies enhancing relationships, leading to increased fundraising revenue generation.
The common goal of Advancement is to build community and support by connecting with the institution’s stakeholders (alumni, donors, volunteers, faculty, staff, students, and friends) through strategies and programs designed to build engaging and enduring relationships that promote advocacy and philanthropic support for Saskatchewan Polytechnic.
Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree or other advanced education strongly preferred. A recognized professional accreditation such as CFRE would be considered an asset.
The successful incumbent will bring a minimum of five years of directly related progressive fundraising experience focusing on major gift fundraising as well as leading change in a complex, rapidly changing environment and experience in promoting teamwork, collaboration and partnership in an inclusive manner. All candidates must display a proven track record of success in cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major giving prospects.
Required Competencies
- Leads Transformation
- Anticipates emerging trends and creates opportunities that shape and transform the organization and polytechnic sector in Canada.
- Inspires Courage & Innovation
- Models and enables creative thinking, curiosity, and calculated risk-taking to create new solutions.
- Cultivates Strong Relationships
- Builds strong and trusting relationships and brings a stakeholder and learner-centric mind set and focus to all elements of the organization.
- Drives Operational Excellence
- Leverages business insight, financial acumen, and operational rigor to maximize productivity and build long-term, sustainable success.
- Builds Leadership & Culture
- Brings authenticity, emotional intelligence, and accountability to develop leadership effectiveness in individuals, teams, and our culture.
- Knowledge and Expertise
- Demonstrates proficiency in the knowledge and skills specific to the position and uses expertise to serve the objectives of both the group and organization as a whole.
Salary Range: $135,263.00 to $165,293.00