Advancement Officer, Major Gifts
1 week ago
Purpose:
Consistently ranked in the top tier of the world's best business schools and #1 in Canada, the Schulich School of Business is known for its global reach, innovative programming and the diversity of its student body, faculty, and staff.
The Office of Advancement and Alumni Engagement builds long-term and highly engaged relationships with stakeholders including alumni, corporations, foundations, students, faculty, and friends that advance the school's strategic priorities through volunteerism, mentorship, philanthropy, and other engagement activities.
Reporting to the Director, Major Gifts and Campaign (Director) and providing support to the Executive Director, Advancement and Alumni Engagement (Executive Director), the Advancement Officer, Major Giving at the Schulich School of Business is responsible for the full scope of activities related to the cultivation, solicitation, recognition and stewardship of a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors for the Schulich School of Business at York University, with a portfolio focus on alumni, industry partners and foundations.
Education:
Post-secondary education or equivalent combination of education and fundraising experience, specifically in an educational setting.
Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) designation an asset.
Experience:
A minimum of five (5) years related experience in professional fundraising, inclusive of significant exposure to stewardship and planned giving.
Skills:
Knowledge
Knowledge of the development process and a proven track record with major gifts, corporate philanthropy, prospect management, and campaigns.
Knowledge of prospect research techniques and sources. Skills
Effective oral communication skills including the ability to make highly effective formal and informal presentations to diverse groups, large and small.
Effective written communication skills including the ability to write for the university and fundraising environment to advance fundraising cases for support and to develop strategic advancement plans.
Ability to identify and leverage new opportunities for development.Ability to build relationships, negotiate and influence, and manage change in a complex environment.
Excellent time management skills, ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, set priorities, meet deadlines.
Strong planning, organizational and project management skills with the ability to multi-task and comprehend new information quickly and balance priorities.
Ability to exercise judgement, discretion, problem solving skills and initiative complemented by good analytical skills.Excellent interpersonal skills with tact and diplomacy.
Ability to listen actively in order to obtain and relay information accurately.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Additional Notes:
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Compensation:
York's CPM Compensation Framework has a salary grid consisting of 6 or 8 steps (depending on job grade) which is reviewed annually with possible adjustments, and a lump sum Performance Based Recognition Award.
Employees will receive the grid adjustment and depending on performance, eligible permanent employees may move to the next step of the grid and may receive a lump sum Performance Based Recognition Award.
Visit the CPM Compensation page on the HR Website to find out more about York's CPM Compensation Program.***
York University offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you are contacted by York University regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if you require accommodation.
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We are committed to enhancing our environmentally and socially responsible practices for the benefit of all members of the York community. Our long term perspective recognizes our responsibility to be innovators and to continually work as a community to reduce our ecological impact.
********PLEASE NOTE: Applications must be received by 11:55 pm EST on the posted deadline date, if applicable.
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