Director of Philanthropy

6 months ago

Langley, Canada Trinity Western University Full time

**Position Purpose and Summary**

The Director of Philanthropy plays a key role in the overall growth of philanthropy at Trinity Western University. Working collaboratively with the Development Team, the Director of Philanthropy builds and stewards mutually beneficial relationships of increasing value and purpose among individuals within the TWU donor community. The Director of Philanthropy will have a leadership role in the strategy, planning, and stewardship of his/her assigned prospects.

As key ambassadors of TWU, University Advancement staff aspire to the highest standards of achievement, accountability, and excellence in communications, offering their various gifts and expertise to advance the reputation of TWU as Canada’s premier Christian Global Liberal Arts University.

University Advancement supports the ongoing transformation of the University by connecting individuals, foundations, and broader networks to God’s work of transformation in the lives of our students, faculty, and staff.

**Key Areas of Accountability**
- ** Major Gift Portfolio Management**
- In collaboration with the Senior Vice President of Advancement, design and implement an effective strategic plan for stewarding a major gift portfolio.
- Manage and grow a portfolio of donors capable of contributing $10,000 - $500,000 annually.
- Participate directly in prospecting, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donor gifts.
- Coordinate activities with the VP of Development, Planned Giving and other major gifts officers, ensuring prospects and donors are appropriately involved in University-wide events and activities as appropriate.
- ** Donor Analysis and Data Management**
- Identify new prospects and opportunities for philanthropic support as appropriate.
- Continuously update the prospect management database with relevant information related to donor strategies, contacts, and results.
- Report on the effectiveness of the strategic plan for the respective major gift portfolio.
- ** Advancement Collaboration**
- Build relationships with departments, schools, and faculties to identify opportunities for collaboration, partnership, and fundraising initiatives.
- Work collaboratively with the Advancement team to implement events and initiatives that build, maintain, and involve the broader TWU community to support the University’s vision, mission, and goals.
- ** TWU Alignment and Growth**
- Develop a deep knowledge and understanding of TWU’s priorities, needs, culture, community, academic and co-curricular strengths.
- Appropriately steward donors in a timely manner in accordance with University Development procedures.
- Uphold the University's giving policies and procedures.
- Enhance professional skills through seminars, conferences, training, and individual mentoring.
- Assist in special projects as needed.

**The Person**

**Skills and Abilities**
- Passion for fundraising.
- Broad knowledge of the principles of fundraising; able to participate in all aspects of the gift cycle:

- Initiate contact with potential donors;
- develop appropriate cultivation strategies for them, including working with other volunteers and University administrators and faculty;
- move potential donors in an appropriate and timely fashion towards solicitation and closure;
- make solicitations when appropriate;
- maintain stewardship contacts with donors.
- General knowledge of tax laws that affect charitable giving, personal assets and estates.
- Superb oral, written and interpersonal skills.
- Well-informed, positive, and engaging ambassador of the University’s vision to equip graduates for life
- Highly relational and a natural networker with an ability to build positive relationships with people from a variety of backgrounds.
- An exceptional team player, multi-tasker, and able to take the initiative
- Discerning, ethical, and wise; able to strategically navigate through challenging conversations
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to handle budget and schedule pressures
- Able to work independently and travel frequently
- Able to work under time, budget, and schedule pressures

**Personal**

Driven and inspired by the idea of positively impacting the various marketplaces of life through the development of godly Christian leaders by serving the Trinity Western University community.

A dedicated and mature evangelical Christian with an earnest desire to serve in family, church, work, and community. Genuine and personal commitment to TWU’s mission, values, Statement of Faith, and Community Covenant. Strength of character and reputation, integrity, and focus. A winsome personality with a positive and friendly attitude.

**Servant-Leader Way of Life**: Act in a manner that exemplifies Jesus Christ in all on and off-campus contacts thereby living out the servant leadership mission of the university and contributing effectively towards achieving the institutional and Kingdom goals of the organization.

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