Description

Associate Vice-Principal (Principal Gifts)
Queen’s University

CAN$200,000 to CAN$250,000

This is an opportunity at one of the world’s most prestigious universities at a time of exciting ambition and momentum.  One of the most exciting leadership positions in the sector, this newly created position will be critical to Queen’s University maintaining and growing its capability to attract philanthropic funding at the principal gifts level and engaging powerfully with our alumni and non-alumni constituents globally.

Queen’s University is one of Canada’s oldest and most distinctive institutions – a university known not just for academic excellence, but for the depth of connection its community feels. Our alumni are among the most loyal, most engaged, and most passionate in the country, and it is that extraordinary foundation on which our philanthropic ambitions are built.

We are at an important moment with a new campaign on the horizon and a commitment to growing our principal gift ambition. This is an opportunity to evolve and deepen Queen's principal gift expertise, building capacity in complex gift conversations, strengthening a talented team, and applying your knowledge at a university with significant philanthropic potential.

Working at the most senior levels across the University and globally, you will lead a team that delivers gifts that are truly transformational. Reporting to the Vice Principal (Advancement) and a member of her Leadership Team, you will lead our engagement with principal level prospects around the world and help shape and drive Queen’s next fundraising campaign. 

You will be a values-driven leader with extensive experience in successfully developing and overseeing institution-wide principal gift fundraising. Comfortable orchestrating a myriad of constituents, you will have a demonstrable record of building relationships and engaging with philanthropists and high net-worth individuals. 

Queen’s University is partnering with Erin Hall-Westfall and Joanna Logan of Constellate Global Talent on this search. 

Please visit https://www.weareconstellate.com/current-opportunities to download the candidate pack or contact them on [email protected] for further information or a confidential discussion about the role.  

To apply, please submit a résumé and letter of interest via the Queen’s University CareerQ employment portal: https://queensu.njoyn.com/cl4/xweb/xweb.asp?tbtoken=ZVtdRRlYDVAFZQcEN1VQZ09MBmwoaVUociBMWiwFCXkpWUdtLURtcRFyczcYGhJWQXJjF3U%3D&chk=ZVpaShM%3D&clid=74827&Page=JobDetails&Jobid=J0626-0190&BRID=450354&lang=1  by no later than 11:59 PM (EST) on Sunday August 9, 2026 quoting competition J0626-0190. 

This role may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement within the Province of Ontario. Candidates must be able to maintain a regular onsite presence at Queen’s University campus in Kingston, Ontario as required by the position.

Please note that this position requires travel within and outside of Canada to meet with donors, alumni and volunteers, representing the University and the Office of Advancement to internal and external audiences.

The Office of Advancement at Queen’s is committed to embodying the principles of Indigenization, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility and Anti-Racism (I-EDIAA). As an employer, we value equitable opportunities and are working to nurture a culture of inclusion and belonging for all. Additionally, we encourage candidates from equity-deserving groups and those with lived experience of marginalization and oppression (including Indigenous, Black and People of Colour, Women, 2SLGBTQIA+ and Persons with disabilities) to apply. For more information, visit our Human Rights and Equity Office Website: http://www.queensu.ca/hreo  

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We seek to provide an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, beginning with the recruitment process and provide accommodations as needed for applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation throughout any stage of the recruitment process, please email [email protected].