Jill Blakey will join Upper Canada College in September 2019 as their new Senior Manager, Major Gifts, responsible for securing six-figure gifts in support of UCC’s renewed Strategic Directions. Jill spent the last ten years at The Bishop Strachan School (BSS), first directing the alumnae relations team, and later, overseeing major gift activity locally and internationally during BSS’s capital campaign. Jill has a deep and intimate connection with UCC, having grown up on campus, and while it was difficult to leave BSS, this opportunity will allow Jill to further build her major gift skills, share her expertise with a new team, and work on another ambitious campaign from the ground up. References describe Jill as an authentic and trusted team member and fundraiser who always looks out for the best interests of those she works with. UCC looks forward to having her on their team. Click here to see Jill’s LinkedIn profile.