Development Officer

7 days ago

Edmonton, Canada NAIT Full time

NAIT’s Department of Advancement and Alumni Relations strives to secure donations in support of NAIT students and key institutional priorities. It is an exciting time at NAIT as we prepare for a future comprehensive campaign and as such, require a Development Officer to join the team. Reporting to the Director, Development, the Development Officer is accountable for advancing NAIT’s polytechnic mission through strategic fundraising and partnership development. This position requires 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. This role is located in Edmonton, Alberta and is a hybrid position allowing flexible work from home options.

**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, in support of 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.- Two to five years’ experience in fund development, donor relations, portfolio management, or business development.

Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services or the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS).

**Remuneration**:$74,793.16 - $99,084.96 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

**Please submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for this opportunity.**

**About NAIT**

We are proud to have been named one of Alberta’s Top Employers for 13 consecutive years. Being part of a community that makes a difference in the lives of students, staff, industry clients and partners, NAIT’s culture reflects our shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity, and accountability.

People are what make NAIT great, and we prioritize the employee experience. We offer benefits and unique perks focusing on health and wellness, work-life balance, recognition, and professional and personal growth. In addition to excellent vacation time, we offer paid time off between Christmas and New Year's.

NAIT supports a flexible work environment, enabling staff to request approval for on-campus, off-site, or hybrid work arrangements based on the nature of the role. Please note that remote positions require employees to reside within Canada.

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