Advancement Officer

**Pclass #**
- S9941

**Who We Are**
- We acknowledge that Vancouver Community College (VCC) is located on the traditional unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of this land from time immemorial.

For over 60 years, VCC has been a leader in innovative, experiential post-secondary learning. We’re one of B.C’s top employers and we are proud to inspire students to discover their passions, gain essential skills, and learn what it takes to succeed in a competitive workforce.

At VCC, we respect and celebrate our differences, and are committed to the work of decolonization, accessibility, and inclusivity for all. Be a part of creating an inclusive community that provides equitable opportunities for Indigenous and diverse representation, participation, and success for everyone.

**Position Summary**
- This position is responsible for the coordination of the scholarships and bursaries and donor stewardship program (events and activities), and for implementing annual fundraising campaigns including but not limited to: monthly giving, annual alumni appeals, and tribute giving. The position also plays a key roll in supporting major gift research and alumni events and activities.

**Duties & Responsibilities**
- Leads, in consultation with the Director, the awards program including: solicitation of gifts, renewal of donor agreements with individuals, businesses and organizations and stewardship activities.
- Leads, in consultation with the Director, annual giving appeals such as: Monthly donors, Giving Tuesday, tribute giving and alumni appeals.
- Leads and collaborates with the Director and Foundation Team on all recognition and stewardship plans and activities
- Creates proposals, stewardship reports and reporting metrics that supports department initiatives.
- Acts as the Foundation Liaison for Annual Awards Ceremonies program activities including recognition events, donor reports and stewardship actions relating to donors and volunteers.
- Coordinates and leads key areas within our event hosting commitments and is a key member of the event team in the planning and delivery of events such as Donor Recognition, Flourish, the Outstanding Alumni Awards, alumni events and reunions.
- Identifies and researches potential donors and collaborates with the appropriate party(s) to determine suitable cultivation strategy for new donors.
- Works independently with donors and prospects, develops proposals for funding and works to achieve fundraising goals.
- Establishes and maintains contacts with a wide variety of community groups, individuals and potential or actual sources of funding.
- Oversees update of the database with donor and volunteer information ensuring information is complete and accurate.
- Liaises with and facilitates the management of the Foundations’ annual report, and newsletter.
- Works as part of the team to support programs, campaigns, projects, and special events, managing a high volume of work, prioritizing tasks and requests from various sources.
- Remains current with trends in fundraising, alumni relations and community engagement.
- Performs other related duties as required.

**Qualifications**

**Education and Experience**
- Completion of two (2) year diploma in marketing, business administration, communications or fundraising and over 2 years of related experience in fundraising, alumni relations or marketing and experience working with relationship management software e.g., Raiser’s Edge, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

**Skills and Abilities**
- Proven effective interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team and establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, faculty and the general public.
- Superior oral, written and persuasive communication skills with the ability to demonstrate creativity and ingenuity in developing campaign strategies.
- Experience with donor activities and stewardship of accounts.
- Demonstrated knowledge of post-secondary policies, procedures and programs.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise a high level of initiative.
- Demonstrated ability to use tact and discretion in dealing with the public and respond to and resolve complex requests or complaints.
- Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Computer experience and proficiency with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint and relationship management software such as Raisers Edge NXT.

**Salary Range - Prorated based on FTE**
- PAYGRADE 25 - $34.26 - $40.15 hourly

Posting Detail Information

**Employment Group**
- Support Staff (CUPE)

**Type of Position**
- Temporary

**Employment Type**
- Full Time

**Department**
- VCC FOUNDATION DEPT

**Primary Location - This position may require you to work at all VCC locations.**
- Broadway

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