Philanthropy Officer, Major Gifts

Position Information

**Position Title**
- Philanthropy Officer, Major Gifts**Position Summary**
- Are you looking to join a team that is making a difference? Are you passionate about developing lasting relationships? External Relations is excited to welcome you to the team as the Philanthropy Officer, Major Gifts.
- The Philanthropy Officer, Major Gifts will establish and develop long-term philanthropic relationships for Red Deer Polytechnic. The incumbent will grow and retain a portfolio of donors and prospects with the potential of making major contributions, as well as build and grow relationships through individual engagement strategies. The Philanthropy Officer, Major Gifts will research, plan, and develop comprehensive strategic fundraising activities for targeted initiatives that support the advancement of Red Deer Polytechnic. The success of efforts will raise funds and build engagement across the institution, locally, regionally and nationally through donations, as well as strengthen RDP’s leadership as a student centered and community responsive Polytechnic. The Philanthropy Officer, Major Gifts will be an integral contributor to a dynamic team that seeks to achieve ambitious goals in pursuit of the Polytechnic’s fundraising priorities.**Position Responsibilities**

**Revenue Generation**
- Develop, implement, and manage plans for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations
- Develop and implement strategies to build relationships with donors and secure future major gifts
- Plan and execute stewardship plans for their portfolio of current major gift donors

**Prospect Development & Management**
- Manage prospect development process (identification, research, cultivation, solicitation, recognition, and stewardship) of individuals and organizations that are major gift prospects
- Maintain a major gift portfolio of donors/prospects in order to build and maintain strong relationships with donors in order to ensure their ongoing philanthropy for Red Deer Polytechnic and satisfaction with their respective gifts
- Track regularly through Moves Management program prospect development and gift closure in terms of defined personal and philanthropy team goals
- Conduct research on new funding prospects.

**Stewardship**
- Collaborate with key internal stakeholders to generate strategically aligned ideas that will be developed into value laden proposals to prospective donors
- Engage in networking opportunities to support the fund development model
- Cultivate high quality experiences with prospective and secured donors

**Required Qualifications**
- Four (4) year undergraduate degree in Business or Marketing, or three (3) year undergraduate degree plus one full additional year of university in a related program representing four years of study or equivalent.
- Over 5 years related experience
- A combination of education and experience will be considered
- Experience in fund development facilitation and management
- Success in acquiring major gifts from donors over $25,000
- Motivated to work in a fundraising/philanthropic industry
- Excellent oral, written, analytical, problem solving and technical skills, with strong attention to detail
- Demonstrates initiative, resourcefulness, and is results oriented
- Strong organizational and planning skills, including an ability to determine priorities, be self-directed, and work with mínimal supervision
- Ability to build strong collaborative relationships, with a variety of business and community members
- Ability to interact successfully with diverse clientele, confidently selecting the correct approach
- Experience engaging academic leaders, faculty and community partners in the development of meaningful and productive relationships with prospects and donors coupled with a propensity to think aspirational and a firm commitment to thrive in a unique culture of philanthropy
- Ability to exercise discretion, integrity and confidentiality and act in a professional manner appropriate to the situation
- Resourceful and creative; a true relationship builder with ability to inspire and engage
- Experience in drafting proposals, briefings, contact notes, stewardship plans/letters and other correspondence for prospects
- Experience developing and executing strategic business and action plans

**Preferred Qualifications**
- CFRE certificate desired

**Salary or Hourly?**
- Salary**Salary**
- $71,590 - $83,748 annually**Benefits and Compensation Information**
- An additional 15% of the hourly rate in lieu of vacation, statutory holidays and benefits.**About Red Deer Polytechnic**

**Red Deer Polytechnic** has been a pivotal part of central Alberta for nearly six decades. Since our story began as Red Deer College in 1964, we have proudly served our learners and communities with diverse programs, as well as impressive learning spaces and facilities.In the spring of 2021, our institution was