Senior Development Officer
MacEwan University
Salary: $69,410 - $100,964
About Us
MacEwan University is where caring faculty help people connect their passions to their future paths. Located in the heart of Edmonton’s diverse and dynamic downtown community, and on the traditional lands of Treaty 6 First Nations and homelands of the Métis people, MacEwan is known for exceptional undergraduate learning. With its dedication to teaching excellence, informed by scholarly research, innovation, and creative activity, MacEwan provides an exceptional collaborative and supportive learning environment with a commitment to human rights, environmental sustainability, and opportunities for community engagement. We are committed to creating an equitable, diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community for all peoples, cultures, and identities.
Our comprehensive undergraduate university offers 55 programs to more than 19,000 full- and part-time students in business, communications, community and human services, design, fine and performing arts, health, humanities, natural science, nursing, public safety, and social science. Through a wide array of experiential learning opportunities, and strategic relationships in the community, we partner with others to produce graduates of stature. Along with a robust grounding in their chosen disciplines, MacEwan students are given durable life skills that prepare them to take on the world.
Opportunity
MacEwan University’s department of Alumni and Development endeavors to secure donations in support of the University’s students and key funding priorities. Reporting to the Director, Development, we are seeking two Senior Development Officers for full-time continuing opportunities, who will be accountable for strategic fundraising and partnership development in support of our major gift campaigns. You will develop, manage, and execute strategies related to the solicitation of major gifts, while nurturing relationships that meet the needs of both the donor and MacEwan.
Key responsibilities include:
Actively managing a portfolio of 80-120 major gift donors (capacity of $25,000+);
Utilizing a leadership approach to cultivate, solicit and close donations of qualified prospects;
Clearly articulating MacEwan’s funding priorities and initiatives with key external stakeholders;
Developing and advocating for customized fundraising strategies;
Working collaboratively with a broad range of internal faculty and staff;
Developing proposals, presentations, and gift agreements;
Collaborating with the Donor Relations team to identify donor recognition and stewardship strategies;
Working strategically to meet pre-defined annual metrics while providing clearly articulated cultivations plans and progress updates throughout the year; and
Maintaining accurate account information in MacEwan’s CRM database, Raiser's Edge NXT.
Skills
You will have:
Sophisticated and mature relationship management skills, with the ability to establish and maintain long-term and positive relationships with a wide range of individuals;
Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment;
High proficiency in proposal writing and sales techniques;
A high degree of originality and creativity along with a positive, solution-focused attitude;
A self-motivated and action-oriented approach to your work, with the ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic work environment; and
Well-developed planning, reporting and analytical skills with the ability to balance a diverse portfolio.
Qualifications
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree.
A minimum of 3 years’ experience in fund development, donor relations, portfolio management, or business development.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Benefits
When you become part of the MacEwan University team, you will enjoy a competitive salary. Our total compensation package includes:
Competitive base pay
Generous vacation time
Secure pension plan
Flexible benefits package
Continuous learning culture
Opportunities for career growth
Opportunity to participate in a hybrid work environment: three days a week in the office.
How to Apply
To apply, please head to our MacEwan University Opportunities Page, select the job opportunity and click Apply Now. If you require assistance, please contact us at careers@macewan.ca.
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This position is included under the MacEwan Staff Association Collective Agreement. Please note, initial salary placement for external candidates is limited to the first five steps of the salary grid.