Position: Associate Director, Stewardship
Location: London, ON (on-site)
Position Type: Full-time, 3-year renewable contract.
Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy on-site at Ivey Business School.
Hiring Range: $85,309 - $106,636
Application Deadline: Tuesday, September 15th, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST
About Ivey Business School:
We acknowledge that Ivey Business School is located on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabek, Haudenosaunee and the Lūnaapéewak, on lands connected with the Dish with One Spoon Covenant Wampum between the Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee and the London Township and Sombra Treaties of 1796.
With this, we respect the longstanding relationships that Indigenous Nations have to this land, as they are the original caretakers. We acknowledge historical and ongoing injustices that Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Métis and Inuit) endure in Canada, and we accept responsibility as a public institution to contribute toward revealing and correcting miseducation as well as renewing respectful relationships with Indigenous communities through our teaching, research and community service.
Ivey Business School (www.ivey.ca) at Western University (www.uwo.ca) is Canada’s leading provider of real-world, case-based business education. Drawing on extensive research and business experience, Ivey’s faculty provides the best classroom experience, equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and capabilities they need to confidently take on today’s leadership challenges and opportunities through Case-Method Learning. Ivey offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs, as well as Executive Education at campuses in London, Toronto, and Hong Kong.
The Advancement department plays a pivotal role in nurturing enduring relationships which foster meaningful engagement, financial support, advocacy and leadership among alumni and other stakeholders globally. The development team, within the Advancement department, raises philanthropic and sponsorship support for Ivey, generally raising over $15 million annually.
Position Overview:
Reporting to the Director of Development, the Associate Director, Stewardship, is responsible for building and executing a comprehensive donor relations strategy to steward significant philanthropic gifts from alumni and donors in support of the Ivey Business School. The Associate Director, Stewardship, will oversee the process of gift accountability with internal and external stakeholders and collaborate with front-line fundraisers and Ivey faculty and staff including Directors and staff of Centre’s & Institutes to ensure that donors are being properly stewarded and gift agreements are adhered to, with an ultimate goal of deepening the interest and commitment of the School’s donors. The successful candidate will be a champion of innovation and new ideas to further build donor engagement.
Qualifications:
1. Stewardship Management-
Provide strategic leadership of stewardship programs and activities designed to communicate the impact and value to donors, while deepening their engagement and providing incentive for future giving. This includes donor acknowledgement processes, customized stewardship reports, naming opportunities and physical recognition, and fund management.
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Develop and oversee a comprehensive stewardship framework for campaign donors. This includes the stewardship matrix for all giving levels, partnering with prospect managers on stewardship plans for donors, naming opportunities and communications/gift announcements.
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Working collaboratively across Advancement, Marketing & Communications, Finance, Faculty and senior leadership, ensure donors receive exceptional recognition, reporting, communications, and engagement throughout their philanthropic journey.
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Collaborate with the Director, Development and Executive Director, Advancement to develop and enhance organizational standards, workflows and processes.
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Manage activity related to establishing new donor funded positions, including, Professorships, Faculty Fellowships and Chairs, and all other designations, regarding appropriate approvals from Ivey and UWO and provisions to ensure the donor’s wishes are adhered to.
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Coordinate with Western University on day to day activities including donor agreements, endowment reports, scholarship revisions, stewardship reporting, fund management, and other related priorities
2. Stakeholder Communications & Donor Activity-
In partnership with prospect managers, design tailored stewardship plans for donors, that include annual impact reporting, named recognition and/or announcements/events.
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Manage tours of the Ivey building for prospective donors and alumni.
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In partnership with Development, Communications, develop comprehensive stewardship reports for all award-based gifts, faculty-funded positions, special gifts and major gifts. This includes collaborating with Ivey faculty and staff, including Directors and staff of Centres & Institutes, to gather impact stories, program updates, and budgets.
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Prepares briefing notes for the Dean, Associate Deans, faculty, and senior staff to support them in acknowledging and stewarding major gifts
3. Fund Management-
Implement annual strategies and plans for fund management and recognition systems to ensure appropriate, timely and highly professional responses in a manner consistent with the expectations of donors.
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Lead quarterly financial review meetings to ensure proper designation and use of donor funds, liaising within Ivey, and with Western University on donor funds.
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In collaboration with Finance, faculty and senior leadership, report on expenditures from all donor funds.
4. Management Responsibilities-
Provide oversight and supervision to the Stewardship Officer in the execution of the gift acknowledgement letter process, stewardship reports, gift agreements, fund management and stewardship events.
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Evaluate and assess the stewardship portfolio on an on-going basis and the development of alternate and additional strategies as appropriate.
5. Physical Recognition-
Oversee naming and physical recognition across Ivey’s spaces, including maintaining the inventory of naming opportunities, designing signage and recognition that reflects Ivey, Western and the donor’s intent, and secure the appropriate approvals.
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Manage budget and provide oversight of the installation and updates to Ivey’s physical Donor Wall.
Qualifications
Education & Experience-
University degree with 5 years related work experience; experience in a fundraising environment preferred.
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Thorough understanding of corporate structures and knowledge of the Canadian business environment. Customer service experience in a professional environment.
Skills & Abilities
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Excellent organizational, planning and time management skills, attention to detail and an ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
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Extremely effective interpersonal skills with a professional presence and manner; capable of exercising independent judgment and flexibility.
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Excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to write effectively and persuasively and to converse easily with alumni, major gift donors, faculty and other stakeholders of the school.
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Good computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite; demonstrated aptitude to quickly adapt to new technologies; demonstrated ability to enhance the professional presentation of materials produced.
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Knowledge of the administrative procedures of University and the Ivey School of Business are an asset.
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Ability to work in teams or independently with minimal administrative support.
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Ability to understand and interpret information concerning financial returns on donor investments.
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A public relations orientation; tact, diplomacy, a well-developed sense of style and a strong instinct for social protocol.
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Event management experience is an asset.
What We Offer:
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A collaborative and engaging work culture
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Opportunity to join a community of people-focused professionals
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Market competitive compensation with annual increases available
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Generous benefits package with employer-paid premiums, including a comprehensive Health and Dental Plan, Health Care Spending Account, short- and long-term disability programs, no waiting period required.
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Enhanced mental health benefits coverage and resources.
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Life and AD&D insurance for you and your family.
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Out-of-country travel insurance.
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Employee and Family Assistance Program.
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Pregnancy and Parental top-up leave program.
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A generous group retirement savings plan with 7.5% employer contributions.
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Vacation starting at 15 days per year plus 2 paid Ivey Personal Days.
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Paid time off during the School’s December holiday closure.
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Numerous campus-wide arts, culture, and sport events.
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Supports for professional development and career progression opportunities.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at Ivey
Ivey Business School is committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Please explore Ivey’s EDI homepage for more information on Ivey's commitment to EDI, to read about Ivey’s progress in the EDI Update, and to meet Ivey’s EDI Advisory Council members.
Ivey Business School invites applications from all qualified individuals. Ivey is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace, and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
Accommodation
Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Please contact us at
[email protected] to notify us of any needs related to completing the job application, and/or throughout the recruitment process.
Artificial Intelligence
AI-supported tools may be used in parts of the selection process to help evaluate applications; however, our HR system itself does not include any AI functionality. All hiring decisions are made by people.
Application:
If you're excited about joining Canada's leading business school and meet the qualifications, please submit your resume and cover letter via the Ivey Careers page by the application deadline.
- Please note only selected candidates will be contacted.
