Strategic Advancement Officer for Optometry Leadership

4 weeks ago

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada University of Waterloo Full time

The University of Waterloo seeks a highly skilled Strategic Advancement Officer to join the School of Optometry & Vision Science as a key member of the Faculty of Science.

This role will work closely with the Associate Director (AD), Advancement, School of Optometry & Vision Science, to develop and implement innovative strategies for alumni engagement and fundraising, with a focus on the advancement and fundraising goals of the School.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the School's activities, priorities, and needs in both teaching and research, as well as a thorough knowledge of priority fundraising projects.

- Create and implement a strategic plan to enhance alumni and external stakeholder engagement, aligning with major gift fundraising goals and evaluating tactics as required.

- Support industry engagement through sponsorship programs for Continuing Professional Development and student initiatives.

- Identify, recruit, manage, and steward volunteers to support the School's goals and initiatives, including fundraising projects.

Development (Fundraising) Responsibilities:

- Develop personal annual fundraising targets and goals, including prospect pool size, number of meetings, and dollars raised.

- Develop, implement, and evaluate fundraising strategies for corporate, foundation, individual, and alumni sectors, including cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities.

- Maintain a portfolio of prospects assessed as having the ability or potential to make gifts between $10,000 to $50,000.

- Coordinate special projects, stewardship activities, and customized plans for prospects and donors as needed.

Alumni Programs Responsibilities:

- Develop, maintain, promote, and evaluate a strategic alumni plan and associated programming.

- Implement alumni programs, measuring against best practices, KPIs, and engagement metrics.

- Create and implement various alumni outreach and engagement programs to deepen connections between alumni and the School.

Requirements:

- University degree or equivalent education or experience.

- Progressive fundraising experience and relationship development, with a focus on major gift fundraising.

- Experience with alumni programs, relationship management, budgeting, and research.

- Excellent communication skills, written and oral, including expertise in creating donor-focused and impactful proposals.

- Proven competence in project management, multi-tasking, planning, analytical, and organizational skills.

Compensation:

The estimated salary for this role is between $69,331 and $94,371, depending on experience and qualifications.

Location:

This role is based at the University of Waterloo, located in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.

About the University of Waterloo:

The University of Waterloo is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities and is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women, and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

How to Apply:

Please submit your application through our online portal. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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