Chief Development Officer Role at McMaster University
McMaster University
Full-time
Management & Operations
Location
hamilton, on, Canada
Posted
June 27, 2026
Job Description
Join McMaster University as Chief Development Officer (Programs) to transform philanthropy through strategic fundraising initiatives. This senior role emphasizes impactful donor engagement and institutional alignment.
In this key position, you will report to the Vice-President, University Advancement, and play an essential role in advancing McMaster’s fundraising ambitions with 10-15 years of experience in complex organizations. You'll develop strategies to secure major gifts and cultivate donor relationships, supporting McMaster's mission of addressing significant health and societal challenges. Your oversight will be integral in aligning philanthropic strategies with institutional goals.
Key Responsibilities:
• Spearhead major fundraising and donor engagement efforts
• Align institutional priorities with philanthropic opportunities
• Cultivate relationships with principal giving partners
• Oversee large-scale fundraising campaigns and strategies
• Lead and mentor...
In this key position, you will report to the Vice-President, University Advancement, and play an essential role in advancing McMaster’s fundraising ambitions with 10-15 years of experience in complex organizations. You'll develop strategies to secure major gifts and cultivate donor relationships, supporting McMaster's mission of addressing significant health and societal challenges. Your oversight will be integral in aligning philanthropic strategies with institutional goals.
Key Responsibilities:
• Spearhead major fundraising and donor engagement efforts
• Align institutional priorities with philanthropic opportunities
• Cultivate relationships with principal giving partners
• Oversee large-scale fundraising campaigns and strategies
• Lead and mentor...