Development Officer and Senior Development Officer
NAIT
Salary: $70,658.38 - $102,867.18
NAIT’s Department of Advancement and Alumni Relations strives to secure donations in support of NAIT students and key institutional priorities. Reporting to the Director, Development, the Development Officer (one vacancy) as well as the Senior Development Officer (one vacancy) are accountable in advancing NAIT’s polytechnic mission through strategic fundraising and partnership development, in preparation for a future comprehensive campaign. These positions require developing, managing, and executing strategies and initiatives related to the solicitation and closing of significant gifts, while building and nurturing successful relationships that meet the needs of both the donor and NAIT.
Key Responsibilities:
• Actively manage and grow a portfolio of 80-120 donors and prospects, with a focus on, major ($25,000 - $999,999) and leadership ($1,000,000+) gifts.
• Cultivate, solicit and assist with stewardship of qualified prospects capable of contributing a major gift or leadership gift to the institute.
• Clearly articulate NAIT’s strategic plan, values, institutional initiatives, and priorities with confidence and interest in furthering NAIT’s mission.
• Meet individually with prospective and current donors to build meaningful connections, understand donor interests, and share NAIT priorities to identify giving alignment and appropriate institutional connections.
• Develop customized fundraising strategies and contribute as an active team member to implement new plans to increase support to the institute.
• Collaborate and build strong relationships with a broad range of NAIT staff.
• Prepare written cases for support, investment proposals, briefing documents, presentations, gift agreements, and other relevant materials.
• Work with the Donor Relations team to implement appropriate donor recognition and stewardship strategies, including building long-term, meaningful donor relationships.
• Take a leadership role in prospect identification and evaluation processes focused on individuals and corporate gifts above $10,000.
• Represent NAIT in an official capacity among external audiences, including individuals, corporations, funding agencies, and professional associations.
• Meet defined annual metrics and be accountable for reporting progress throughout the year.
• Maintain accurate account information, including timely inputting of prospect management activities in the CRM.
Skills & Abilities:
• High proficiency in proposal writing, verbal communication, and strong sales techniques.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the proven ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with a wide range of individuals.
• A confident, insightful, and skilled relationship builder.
• Able to thrive in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment, carrying multiple priorities, simultaneously while remaining composed and focused.
• Positive with a solution-focused attitude who can be resourceful, take initiative and work independently.
• A proven track record of achieving goals with demonstrated success in fund development or sales.
• Demonstrates sound judgment, confidence, initiative, and discretion.
Qualifications:
• Relevant post-secondary degree/diploma in Business, Marketing, Communications.
• Three to five years’ experience in fund development, donor relations, portfolio management, or business development.
Remuneration: $70,658.38 - $102,867.18 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits package
Please submit a resume and Cover Letter to be considered for this opportunity. Apply online today at nait.ca/careers
NOTE: Please include in your cover letter which or both positions you are interested in. Our hiring team will assess your application and consider your interest accordingly in line with our required skills, abilities and qualifications.
About NAIT
At NAIT, people matter. We’re proud to have been named one of Alberta’s Top Employers for 11 consecutive years. Developing an engaging, supportive and rewarding work culture is something we take seriously. We know that people are our biggest asset – they are what makes NAIT a great place to work.
At NAIT, you are part of a community that makes a difference in the lives of students, staff and industry clients and partners. The NAIT culture reflects our shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity and accountability. We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and are a proud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion and Pride at Work Canada.
What We Offer
We’ve created a benefits package that focuses on health and wellness, professional and personal growth, recognition and work-life balance.
NAIT is a flexible workplace and depending on the nature of your role, you may request flexible work arrangements with respect to where and when you work, including being on-campus full-time, working off-site, or a combination of the two.
Employees also have access to excellent vacation time, paid time off between Christmas and New Year's, a strong recognition program, learning opportunities, 2 annual all-staff professional development days and so much more.
Health and Safety
NAIT continues to encourage everyone coming to our campuses to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and to get their booster shots as soon as they are eligible. Vaccination against COVID-19 remains the best way to prevent severe illness and death, and third doses can boost immunity to improve protection and limit spread.
Additional Requirements
Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada who have not had them previously assessed should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services or the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) www.alberta.ca/iqas-contact.aspx.
Accommodations NAIT is an inclusive employer and strives to hire a diverse workforce. If you are contacted by us regarding a job opportunity, please don’t hesitate to advise if you require any accommodation during the selection process. Please contact us via email at careers@nait.ca.
We thank you for your application however only those selected for an interview will be contacted