Associate Director, Gift Development
5 days ago
About the Role
Simon Fraser University is a leading research institution, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose is to create and connect knowledge, learning, and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact.
As a key member of the Advancement team, the Associate Director, Gift Development will play a critical role in building and managing relationships with donors who have arranged planned gifts for SFU through their estates.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Managing a portfolio of planned giving donors, leading to lifelong philanthropic relationships with the University.
- Developing and implementing multi-channel marketing initiatives to engage prospective donors.
- Qualifying donors by determining their affinity, capacity, and interest in legacy giving.
- Working with Advancement Directors in faculties and other units to facilitate and generate philanthropic support through planned giving.
- Meeting clearly defined goals, including the achievement of $2 to $3 + million in new legacy commitments annually to SFU.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess:
- A Bachelor's degree with completion of the Canadian Association of Gift Planning course.
- Four years of fundraising experience with a solid background and understanding of planned giving.
- Excellent knowledge of all aspects of planned giving.
- Proven ability to engage a broad range of prospective legacy donors through direct contact.
- Excellent solicitation and philanthropic relationship building skills.
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving, strategic planning, and analytical reasoning skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral, written, and presentation).
- Ability to travel to various locations in the province.
What We Offer
At SFU, we value our employees and offer a range of benefits, including:
- 4 weeks' vacation (prorated for the first year).
- Hybrid-work program for eligible positions.
- Employer-paid defined benefit pension plan.
- On-campus tuition waiver for employees and their immediate family members.
- Off-campus tuition reimbursements and professional development funds.
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