DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (BAND LEVEL 8)

March 27, 2026

DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (BAND LEVEL 8)

Faculty of Science

(3-Year Contractual Position)

The University will consider applications from qualified permanent staff who may be interested in a secondment, subject to departmental approval

BACKGROUND

Help change the province and the world through philanthropy and have a career that makes a lasting impact. Join a dynamic team whose outcomes support education and research, change lives, enhance the province's economic growth, and encourage the next generation of leaders.

Memorial University's Faculty of Science is seeking a fundraising professional to be responsible for meeting the annual major gift fundraising goals of the academic unit. The candidate will be responsible for implementing fundraising strategies and initiatives consistent with the University's and unit's strategic priorities and objectives including unit-based fundraising campaigns. This also includes maintaining a portfolio of active donors and prospective donors, with an emphasis on timely and strategic actions, in order to maximize philanthropic revenue.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

Being part of vibrant, diverse community at Memorial situated on a beautiful campus that offers walking trails, recreation facilities, food court, coffee shops, and so much more. Our total rewards include:

• A defined benefit pension plan.
• A comprehensive group insurance plan.
• Plenty of learning and development opportunities to assist you in reaching your career goals, including the ability to avail of funding for undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Employee wellness initiatives such as an Employee Assistance Program, discounted membership rates at The Works (Aquarena and Field House), and an employee blood work clinic to name a few.
• A progressive leave plan including annual leave, family leave, short-term disability and long-term disability that supports your overall well-being. We also offer summer hours, a December holiday break to rejuvenate, and an expansive University holiday schedule.
• Employee social functions that provide an ability to meet and network with other members of Team Memorial across our campuses.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting jointly to the Senior Development Officer (Central) and to the Dean, Faculty of Science, the Development Officer will formulate and implement major gift strategies compatible with a diverse fundraising environment. Responsibilities include designing, implementing, managing, and evaluating strategies and tactics to solicit specific major gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations; developing and executing the full scope of relationship management related activities, including prospect discovery, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, recognition, and stewardship of prospects; creating a sustainable major gifts program with clear moves management objectives; documenting, tracking, and reporting on activities to appropriate internal stakeholders; managing fundraising administration and processes; preparing written materials to support fundraising, including case statements, tailored proposals, progress reports, and prospect correspondence; demonstrating maturity, judgement, and diplomacy in dealing with donors, senior level leaders, and administrative personnel; continually acting as an advocate and ambassador for the University and the academic unit, including representing it externally and at University events held locally, nationally, and internationally; serving as the primary liaison between donors, volunteers, and administrators to maximize private funding; developing an annual plan of goals, metrics, and strategic objectives in collaboration with the Dean and staff in Development; providing status reports to the academic unit; carrying out special projects; and performing other related duties as required.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

Experience (3-5 years) in fundraising or in business development, relationship management, sales, and/or sponsorship; graduation from a four-year college or university is required; or an equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered. Persuasive communication, diplomacy, and negotiation skills that allow success both within the campus environment and in the field are essential, as are the ability to build and maintain productive donor relationships; manage multiple fundraising projects from conception to completion within tightly prescribed timelines; and work both independently and within a team. The successful candidate should have exemplary judgement and maturity, as well as exceptional written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, and be goal-focused. Demonstrated numeracy is an asset, as is knowledge of Memorial University, the respective academic unit, and their unique mandate and responsibilities to the province.

Some evening and weekend work is required. The candidate must be willing and able to travel locally, regionally, and nationally.

SALARY $64,361 – $87,763 per annum (Management and Professional)

CLOSING DATE April 13, 2026 by 5:00 p.m. NST

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women; 2SLGBTQIA+ people; persons whose gender identity or gender expression is nonbinary or otherwise not cisgender; Indigenous peoples; racialized people; Black persons; and persons with disabilities. Memorial is committed to providing an inclusive learning and work environment.

If there is anything we can do to ensure your full participation during the application process, please contact [email protected] directly and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements.

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Please be advised that we are unable to provide updates on current competitions.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.