Overview
Donor Engagement Officer Jobs in Kingston, Canada at Queen’s University
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Job Summary
A Brief Overview
The Donor Engagement Officer strengthens donor relationships and fosters deeper engagement with Queen’s community of supporters. Their work builds donor satisfaction, long-term loyalty, and sustained philanthropic support.
This role leads and supports a range of donor relations activities—relating to acknowledgement, recognition, stewardship, and engagement—with a focus on delivering a meaningful and positive donor experience. This includes but is not limited to the development of the advancement of the naming program and ongoing work in donor communications and events.
The Officer upholds the university’s reputation for excellence in donor relations, ensuring donors feel valued, recognized, informed of their impact, and integrated with the university community, ultimately inspiring continued and increased giving to the university.
Working closely with the Director, Donor Experience, and collaborating with Central Advancement and benefit areas, the Officer ensures donor experience activities are executed and aligned with industry standards and strategic goals. Building strong internal partnerships is essential to advancing the university’s fundraising and engagement priorities.
This position recommends, creates, and implements key aspects of development programs, including developing and implementing goals and strategies to maximize funding for priorities. This position identifies, evaluates, and recommend approaches to gaining or deepening relationships with current and prospective donors.
The schedule for this position requires the incumbent to work evenings and weekends.
Job Description
What you will do
Title: Donor Engagement Officer
Company: Queen’s University
Location: Kingston, Canada
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