Development

At Saint Mary’s University, the Development team is responsible for fundraising programs and resources in support of university priorities. In particular, the team oversees major gift fundraising, annual giving, planned giving, donor recognition, and stewardship. Development staff engage a community of donors who play a significant role in strengthening the philanthropic community to advance Saint Mary’s mission and strategic priorities.

Director, Philanthropy

Jillian Gibson, Director of Philanthropy, creates and implements long-term development program planning in support of the University’s strategic objectives. She raises the University’s philanthropic profile by increasing private sector support, actively engaging stakeholders and strengthening their commitment and connection to Saint Mary’s. She also provides leadership to the Development team which includes major gift fundraising, annual giving, planned giving, donor recognition, and stewardship.
jillian.gibson@smu.ca

Staff

• Patricia MacArthur
  Associate Director, Fundraising Operations & Campaign
  patricia.macarthur@smu.ca
• Barrett Hooper
  Senior Communications Officer, Campaign
  barrett.hooper@smu.ca
  
  
• Rhonda Harrington
  Senior Development Officer (SSB)
  rhonda.harrington@smu.ca
  
  
• Spencer Gough
  Development Officer
  spencer.gough@smu.ca

• Katie McGarrigle (on leave)
  Stewardship Officer
  katie.mcgarrigle@smu.ca
  
  
• Victoria Da Silva
  Stewardship Officer
  victoria.dasilva@smu.ca

Learn more about Giving to Saint Mary's.