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Development Officer, Major Gifts
St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
Ottawa, ON · St Josephs Foundation
- Full-time
…Foundation is accredited through Imagine Canada’s Standards Program for its excellence in fundraising, financial accountability and transparency, governance, volunteer involvement and staff…
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Penticton, BC
- Full-time
…fundraising activities, staff scheduling, donor relations, and volunteer coordination. The successful candidate will work closely with staff, volunteers, community partners, donors, and the…
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Christmas Kettle Assistant
The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory
Orillia, ON
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McMaster University

Associate Director, Alumni Engagement

Hamilton, ON, Canada

Full-time

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Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 4, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 5, 2026

Original job description

About McMaster:

At McMaster University, we are driven by a shared purpose: advancing human and societal health and wellbeing. Through world-class research, transformative education, and meaningful community impact, we are addressing some of the world's most complex challenges and creating positive change locally and globally.

Consistently ranked among Canada's top universities and recognized internationally for research excellence, innovation, and student success, McMaster is home to more than 37,000 students, over 250,000 alumni worldwide, and a vibrant community of scholars, researchers, learners, and partners. From pioneering discoveries in health sciences and engineering to advancing social innovation and community wellbeing, McMaster's impact extends far beyond our campus.

As we look toward the future, philanthropy will play an increasingly important role in enabling the University's aspirations. Through strategic partnerships with donors, alumni, foundations, corporations, and community leaders, McMaster is creating opportunities to accelerate discovery, enhance student experiences, support breakthrough research, and strengthen its impact on society.

About University Advancement:

University Advancement serves as the bridge between McMaster's mission and the philanthropic community that helps bring that mission to life. Through alumni engagement, fundraising, stewardship, advancement services, and strategic partnerships, University Advancement fosters meaningful relationships that create lasting impact for the University and the communities it serves.

Guided by a commitment to excellence, collaboration, and innovation, University Advancement is building a culture of philanthropy and lifelong engagement that supports McMaster's strategic priorities and future ambitions. The division is entering an exciting period of growth and opportunity as it continues to strengthen fundraising capacity, deepen donor engagement, and position the University for future campaign success.

About the role:

The Associate Director, Alumni Engagement is a key member of the Advancement team and plays a critical role in strengthening the University's reputation by cultivating meaningful and lifelong relationships with alumni. This position leads the development and execution of strategic alumni engagement initiatives that inspire connection, foster pride, encourage lifelong learning, and create opportunities for alumni to engage with the University and one another.

Working collaboratively with faculty leadership, University Advancement colleagues, volunteers, and alumni, the Associate Director will build and grow a comprehensive alumni engagement program that advances institutional priorities and strengthens alumni participation across a broad range of activities and experiences.

Portfolio Focus: Faculty, Affinity Groups and Leadership

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning and Program Development

Partner with faculty/unit leadership and University Advancement colleagues to establish annual and long-term goals and objectives for alumni engagement.
Develop strategic plans and measurable targets to evaluate, strengthen, and activate alumni relationships.
Benchmark alumni engagement initiatives against leading practices and continuously assess programming effectiveness, return on investment, and outcomes.
Identify opportunities for innovation and growth within the alumni engagement portfolio.

Building a Robust Alumni Engagement Program

Build and cultivate strong relationships with alumni through communications, events, volunteer opportunities, targeted outreach, and engagement activities.
Design and deliver a broad range of alumni programs, events, lifelong learning opportunities, and engagement experiences that foster connection, loyalty, and pride.
Leverage traditional and emerging engagement channels to expand alumni outreach and encourage meaningful interaction.
Maintain and strengthen alumni networks while developing targeted strategies for diverse alumni segments.
Collaborate closely with annual giving, major gifts, and planned giving teams to support alumni participation in philanthropy.
Develop compelling and effective communications and digital content, including event invitations, newsletters, email campaigns, and engagement materials.
Represent the University and the McMaster Alumni Association at events, meetings, and public engagements.

Team Leadership

Foster a culture of collaboration, service, innovation, and inclusion in support of the University's academic and research mission.
Demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and Indigenous engagement in leadership practices and program delivery.
Recruit, engage, support, and recognize alumni volunteers, ambassadors, and committees.
Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management to Alumni Engagement Officer(s).
Manage relationships with senior volunteers, advisory groups, and committees.
Collaborate effectively with colleagues across University Advancement, faculties, and administrative units.

Administration and Operations

Ensure compliance with University policies and procedures related to advancement activities and revenue generation.
Develop and manage budgets, ensuring resources are allocated effectively to achieve program objectives and outcomes.
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
Monitor industry trends, alumni engagement practices, and stakeholder expectations to enhance program effectiveness.
Develop and refine policies, procedures, and practices that contribute to a positive alumni experience.
Maintain accurate records of alumni engagement activities and volunteer participation using CRM and relational database systems.
Lead or participate in University Advancement projects, committees, and strategic initiatives as required.
Contribute to senior-level planning discussions and provide leadership support in the Associate Vice-President's absence when appropriate.

Qualifications

Education

Undergraduate degree required.
Degree from the University is considered an asset.
Advanced degree at the master’s or doctoral level is considered an asset.

Experience

Minimum six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in alumni engagement, advancement, relationship management, stakeholder engagement, or a related field.
Experience working with senior leaders and executive stakeholders.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Understanding of alumni engagement within a post-secondary or academic environment.
Knowledge of university operations and advancement principles.
Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and Indigenous engagement.
Strategic thinker with a creative, entrepreneurial mindset.
Strong analytical, organizational, project management, and decision-making skills.
Exceptional relationship-building abilities with demonstrated tact, diplomacy, discretion, and sound judgment.
Experience engaging senior executives, volunteers, donors, and community stakeholders.
Ability to thrive within a complex and highly collaborative environment.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
Experience developing strategic engagement plans, proposals, and communications materials.
Strong understanding of digital engagement tools, CRM platforms, and data analytics.
High degree of integrity, transparency, and accountability.
Advanced computer skills, including experience with relational databases and constituent relationship management systems (e.g., Advance).

What You'll Bring

You are a relationship-builder who is passionate about creating meaningful connections and delivering exceptional engagement experiences. You bring a strategic mindset, strong leadership capabilities, and a commitment to fostering a vibrant and connected alumni community. You thrive in collaborative environments, embrace innovation, and are motivated by creating impact through engagement, partnership, and community building.

To ensure an ongoing and vibrant University community that meets the needs of our students, staff, faculty, and alumni community and supports the University mission, the ability to work on-site continues to be a requirement for most University positions.

Associate Directors within the Office of Alumni Engagement are required to work on-site a minimum of four days per week.

Pay Transparency Statement

The posted hiring range represents McMaster's typical hiring range for this position. Actual starting salary will depend on factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, internal equity, and market conditions.

Individuals with extensive experience, deep specialized expertise, and/or those who can demonstrate exceptional past performance, as applicable, may be hired at a higher rate within the full range, in accordance with the University compensation policies.

How To Apply

To apply for this job, please submit your application online.

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Responsibilities

Lead strategic alumni engagement planning and deliver programs, events, communications, and lifelong learning opportunities that strengthen alumni relationships and participation. Manage staff, volunteers, budgets, and stakeholder partnerships while maintaining engagement records and supporting University Advancement priorities.

Requirements

An undergraduate degree and at least six years of progressively responsible experience in alumni engagement, advancement, relationship management, stakeholder engagement, or a related field are required. Candidates should bring experience working with senior leaders and strong strategic, communication, leadership, project management, relationship-building, and CRM skills; a university degree and an advanced degree are assets.

Skills

Alumni Engagement
Strategic Planning
Program Development
Relationship Building
Team Leadership
Volunteer Management
Project Management
Communications
Digital Engagement
CRM Platforms
Data Analytics
Budget Management
Stakeholder Engagement
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Indigenous Engagement
Performance Management
Event Planning

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Keywords

Alumni Engagement
University Advancement
Fundraising
Donor Engagement
Strategic Planning
Program Development
Engagement Metrics
Return On Investment
Lifelong Learning
Volunteer Management
Annual Giving
Major Gifts
Planned Giving
Digital Communications
Event Planning
Budget Management
Performance Management
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Indigenous Engagement
CRM
Advance
Relational Databases
Data Analytics
Stakeholder Engagement
Higher Education

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