EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT AND ALUMNI AFFAIRS - TRINITY COLLEGE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO

TRINITY COLLEGE
IN THE UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO 
TORONTO, ONTARIO

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT AND ALUMNI AFFAIRS

Founded in 1851, Trinity College at the University of Toronto is a small undergraduate college with approximately 1700 students. Trinity's heritage is rooted in the Anglican tradition, although its students come from diverse religious and cultural backgrounds. The College has a tradition of providing a unique and stimulating environment for its students, in a small college setting within Canada's largest University, the University of Toronto. Alumni/ae have distinguished themselves in many fields including business, politics and public service, and the College prides itself on the dedication and loyalty of its alumni and friends. Please visit our web site for more information: http://www.trinity.utoronto.ca.

Trinity College invites applications for the position of Executive Director of Development and Alumni Affairs. The successful candidate will work in close contact with the Provost, senior staff and senior volunteers, and be responsible for planning and leading development, alumni affairs and outreach activities of the College. 

Responsibilities:
• Enhancing the College’s capacity for fundraising by giving vision to, presenting tested strategies and directing the Annual Fund and major fundraising campaigns; 
• Taking an active and leading role in solicitation, Major Gifts and Planned Giving;
• Devising and implementing cultivation, stewardship and awareness programs;
• Providing overall direction to Alumni Affairs and its programming and outreach activities both nationally and internationally;
• Working with the Director of Communications to ensure the implementation of a comprehensive communication strategy and the production of the Trinity alumni magazine and effective fundraising material; 
• Working with the Executive Committee of the Alumni Association and Development Committee;
• Managing the office and supervising staff. 

Qualifications:
• The successful candidate must be a well-organized senior professional, demonstrating superior analytical skills and having the ability to reach out to graduates with a broad range of ages and diverse backgrounds. 
• Five to ten years of progressive leadership experience in development and alumni affairs, preferably in a university environment, or have comparable experience in the charitable sector. 
• A dynamic growth-oriented individual with exceptional leadership skills and a demonstrated track record of outstanding success in advancement revenue generation. 

This position is offered as a five-year contract, renewable, beginning January 1, 2010, or earlier by mutual agreement. Some travel will be required.

A resume and covering letter may be submitted in confidence by mail to Ms. Jill Willard, Human Resources Officer, 6 Hoskin Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1H8 or FAX to (416) 978-2749, or e-mail to provost@trinity.utoronto.ca. Applications will be received at least until August 14, 2009. A job description is available by calling (416) 978-2689.

While we thank all applicants, our office is only able to respond to those candidates under active consideration. It is the policy of Trinity College to encourage applications from qualified women and men, members of visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. 

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