POSITION: Major Gifts Officer
Starting Date: This is a new position with a start date of August 2026.
Salary Range: $85,000–$105,000
Commensurate with the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications.
Description: Albert College is an independent day and boarding school for students in PK to Grade 12 in Belleville, Ontario. A student’s experience of the five A’s – academics, arts, athletics, active citizenship and adventure – is integral to an Albert College education. We strive to inspire excellence in all five of the A’s, ensuring students develop into global citizens within our close family environment.
Founded in 1857, Albert College is proud of its rich history and strong sense of community. Our global network of more than 3,000 alumni spans generations and reaches across Canada and around the world, reflecting the lasting impact of an Albert College education.
The Major Gifts Officer will advance the vision and strategic plan of Albert College through the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major gift donors and through building strong, long-term philanthropic relationships with members of the Albert College community.
The Major Gifts Officer will:
- Demonstrate exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage effectively and professionally with a diverse range of local and international Albert College community members including donors, parents, alumni, students, faculty and staff.
- Manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors through the full fundraising cycle, including identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship and ongoing relationship management.
- Collaborate with the Director of Development to develop and implement innovative fundraising strategies, applying a strong understanding of philanthropic best practices and donor engagement principles.
- Maintain accurate donor and prospect records and utilize fundraising databases to generate reports, track activity and support data-informed fundraising decisions. Experience with Raiser’s Edge NXT is an asset.
- Demonstrate exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Represent the school with the highest level of professionalism, serving as a trusted ambassador and spokesperson who consistently reflects the core values and mission of the school, positively influencing and inspiring others around them.
Join our Team:
Are you passionate about building meaningful relationships and inspiring philanthropic support? Do you thrive on connecting people to purpose and helping transform vision into impact? Join our development team in a role where your ability to cultivate and steward donor relationships will directly contribute to shaping transformative opportunities for our students and school community.
Along with highly collaborative, mission-driven colleagues and a stimulating environment, Albert College offers the opportunity to:
- Access meaningful professional development opportunities designed to support continuous learning, strengthen skills and foster ongoing growth.
- Enjoy a comprehensive benefits and vacation program including a registered pension plan.
Please submit a resume, covering letter and supporting documents to:
Melanie Barrett, Director of Development
Albert College, 160 Dundas Street West, Belleville, Ontario K8P 1A6 [email protected]
Albert College is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. We welcome applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities. Please contact us if you require this posting in an alternate format. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise us if you require accommodation, and we will work with you to meet your needs.
We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. AI is not used for screening purposes.
