Senior Advancement Officer University of Waterloo
1 day ago
Job Summary:
The Senior Advancement Officer is a key member of the Advancement team at the University of Waterloo, responsible for building and developing the advancement pipeline. This includes developing and implementing strategies for alumni outreach, alumni volunteer engagement, and student-alumni-bridge initiatives. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of securing major gifts and volunteer recruitment and management, with a strong understanding of the university environment and the integration of research and teaching.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement strategies for alumni outreach, alumni volunteer engagement, and student-alumni-bridge initiatives.
- Secure major gifts and volunteer recruitment and management.
- Collaborate with the Advancement team and other faculties/offices to achieve Advancement goals.
- Develop and maintain relationships with alumni, donors, and corporate partners.
- Stay up-to-date on communication trends and platforms available to alumni locally and globally.
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.
- 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).
Equity Statement:
The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is co-ordinated within the Office of Indigenous Relations.
The University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuk (Inuit), Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.
Positions are open to qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
The University of Waterloo is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview, or workplace accommodation requests, please contact Human Resources at hrhelp@uwaterloo.ca or 519-888-4567, ext. 45935.
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