Senior Advancement Officer

4 weeks ago

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada University of Waterloo Full time

Overview

Term: 2 years

The University of Waterloo seeks a highly skilled Senior Advancement Officer to join its Mathematics Advancement team. Reporting to the Math Associate Director, Advancement, this individual will be responsible for building and developing the advancement pipeline. They will develop and implement strategies for alumni outreach, alumni volunteer engagement, and the student-alumni-bridge, focusing on mutually beneficial alumni engagement opportunities that enhance the impact of alumni on the Faculty of Mathematics and the University.

The successful candidate will be accountable for corporate and individual fundraising in collaboration with Development Officers and other members of the Math Advancement team. They will also work collaboratively with development and alumni relations partners across campus.

Responsibilities

  • Relationship building, including support for cultivation and stewardship strategies for alumni who should be targeted for specific development approaches and/or volunteer opportunities.
  • Developing strategic plans for programs, services, and communications for graduates of the Faculty of Mathematics in conjunction with the Mathematics Advancement team and the central Advancement Office.
  • Monitoring and updating the strategic plans for programs, services, and communications on an ongoing basis, reporting progress to the Director of Advancement and to central Advancement Office on a regular basis.
  • Acting as relationship manager to a list of alumni and using engagement moves management to move them through the pipeline to become major gift prospects.
  • Creating new opportunities for alumni to remain connected through various initiatives, including volunteer activities, mentoring programs, student recruitment, co-op work opportunities, etc.
  • Conducting external visits with alumni to build relationships with potential donors to the faculty.
  • Promoting alumni successes through the facilitation of nominations of alumni for awards.
  • Coordinating visits and/or providing support for special guests, donors, and dignitaries.
  • Recruiting volunteers to support student, alumni, and development initiatives.

Identification, Cultivation, Solicitation, and Stewardship of Major Corporate and Individual Donors

  • Developing proposals for projects tailored to the specific interests of corporations, foundations, individuals, and associations.
  • Establishing and maintaining relationships with the corporate sector, including donations officers, senior officers, and arranging site visits to campus, special events, announcements, and information exchanges.
  • Collaborating with other Development Officers within the Mathematics Advancement team and other faculties/offices of advancement.
  • Creating fundraising materials suitable for presentation to prospective contributors.

Publications and Communications

  • Developing strategies and targeted communications for grad class giving programs.
  • Developing content for communication pieces, in conjunction with the Communications Officer.
  • Developing knowledge of, and building relationships with, researchers both inside and outside of the University.
  • Adapting communication pieces based on audience and geographic location.
  • Preparing stewardship reports, as required.
  • Staying informed on communication trends and platforms available to alumni locally and globally.

Coordination and Implementation of Events

  • Providing functional direction/delegation for certain events to the Alumni Engagement Program Specialist.
  • Attending events and acting as ambassador for the Faculty of Mathematics.
  • Participating in the Math Advancement annual budget development by forecasting the alumni engagement budget.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required. Education or training related to communication and communication strategies preferred.
  • 3-5 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.
  • Successful track record of developing and implementing strategies for major gift solicitations with demonstrated success in personally securing and closing major gifts.
  • 3-5 years' experience in community/alumni engagement.
  • Understanding and appreciation of the key role of a university education and, in particular, Mathematics, and the crucial importance of attracting and retaining the very best talent available (students, faculty, staff).
  • Understanding of the university environment, including the integration of research and teaching.
  • Knowledge of giving vehicles and non-complex gifts.
  • Proven competency in project management, multi-tasking, planning, analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, oral, and writing skills, including the expertise to create promotional materials and proposals.
  • Political acumen and problem-solving skills are required.
  • Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently and effectively as part of a team with a broad mandate in a fast-paced, dynamic, and challenging environment.
  • 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.
  • Must have strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Computer literacy and working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Constituent Management Software.
  • Willingness to travel and work extended hours as required (including some weekends and evenings).

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