Senior Development Officer, Corporate and Foundations

4 weeks ago


Waterloo ON, Canada AFP Golden Horseshoe Chapter Full time €64,375 - €95,673

Senior Development Officer – UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO
Accountable to the Associate Director, Development, and working in cooperation with Engineering’s Development and Alumni Affairs team, the Senior/Development Officer will be responsible for the corporate and individual fundraising of gifts within the Faculty of Engineering. Primary responsibilities, carried out as a member of the Development team and as a member of the Faculty of Engineering will include identification, evaluation, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of corporate, foundation and individual donors for the University of Waterloo’s Faculty of Engineering, and interdisciplinary priority projects. Has a thorough working knowledge of the Faculty of Engineering’s fundraising priorities and University of Waterloo’s priority projects and progress
Using this knowledge, and in consultation with the Associate Director, coordinates fundraising strategies for the corporate, foundation, and individual sectors, including cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of prospects
Creates fundraising materials suitable for presentation to prospective contributors by soliciting technical content from faculty members and working with the Sr. Communications Officer, Office of Advancement, Creative Services, and University Relations as required
Develops proposals for projects tailored to the specific interests of corporations, foundations, individuals and associations in conjunction with the faculty
Maintains/updates the database by ensuring that meeting notes are recorded and significant moves are tracked in the system
Gives direction and advice to student fundraising initiatives (including sponsorship) within the Faculty
Coordinates special projects and campaigns as assigned
Provides functional direction to administrative staff involved in these activities, where applicable
Establishes and maintains relationships with the corporate sector (donations officer, senior officers, etc.), including calls on companies, arranging site visits to campus, special events, announcements, information exchanges
Supports the work of the Senior Alumni Officer in coordinating communications and building relationships with students, young alumni and graduates
USG 11: 5+ years of progressive fundraising experience in securing major gifts and volunteer recruitment and management and experience with the full scope of development activities including discovery, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, recognition and stewardship at the major gift level. Understanding and appreciation of the key role of a university education and in particular Engineering, and the crucial importance of attracting and retaining the very best talent available (students, faculty, staff)
Proven competence in project management, multi-tasking, planning, analytical and organizational skills
Excellent communication, interpersonal, oral and writing skills including the expertise to create promotional materials and proposals
Knowledge and excellence in working with fundraising software is considered an asset
Demonstrated relationship building skills, excellent time management and proven ability to meet competing deadlines in an organized manner
Computer literacy and working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Constituent Management Software
CFRE or fundraising certificate an asset but not required
Willingness to travel and work extended hours as required (some weekends and evenings)
Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is co-ordinated within ourOffice of Indigenous Relations .
The University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuk (Inuit), Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.
however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
The University of Waterloo is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities.



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