Development Associate, Faculty of Ales

**Department** Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sci - Development

**Hours per week** **Posted date** May 20, 2025

**Closing date** June 3, 2025

**Position Type** Full Time - Operating Funded

**Description**:
This position is part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).

In accordance with the Administrative and Professional Officer Agreement, this position has a comprehensive benefits package and an annual salary range of $77,966 to $129,950.

**Location -**This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.

**Working at the University of Alberta**
- The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all FirstPeoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community._

The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people — from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.

**Working for the Faculty of Agricultural, Life & Environmental Sciences (ALES)**

A career in Development at the University of Alberta positions you as a key player in creating this future. Bring your passion for relationship building and your belief in the power of philanthropy to the University of Alberta, and help deepen our dedication to excellence and extend our record of public leadership by playing a lead role in building a better province, a better Canada, and a better world.

Reporting to the Assistant Dean, Development, the Development Associate will be responsible for building relationships with individuals, corporations, associations, and foundations who are interested, able and willing to support the Faculty of ALES.

**Position Summary**

**Duties**
- Participates in strategy development and execution for faculty fundraising; working with the Dean of ALES, Assistant Dean, Development, and faculty leaders to develop and support faculty fundraising priorities
- Works with the Assistant Dean, Development, to establish and evaluate annual fundraising targets and operational plans
- Cultivates and nurtures a major donor/prospect portfolio of relationships and personally visits major gift prospects/donors regularly and as required
- Works in partnership with Development and Alumni Relations on fundraising program strategies, alumni engagement strategies, prospect identification, and annual giving strategies for the faculty
- Partners with the Office of the Recording Secretary on gift processing (including agreements, terms of reference, etc.) and appropriate gift acknowledgement and jointly manages and coordinates stewardship of major donors with Donor Relations
- Collaborates with the Assistant Dean, Development and External Relations colleagues on writing projects such as cases for support, proposals and stewardship reports
- Collaborates with other faculty-based and central fundraisers, faculty-based academic leaders and senior university representatives
- Participates in Development community activities, training opportunities, information sharing and implementation of joint initiatives
- Assists in creating and executing plans that involve the Dean in the faculty fundraising goals and visits with their top prospects and donors
- Prepares and provides briefing materials to the Dean, Assistant Dean, Development and faculty leaders to execute strategies with donors
- Participates in coaching and leadership as necessary to engage faculty members in strategic fundraising activities, including appropriate preparation and follow-up
- Schedules and plans travel as necessary to facilitate personal visits with top prospects

**Qualifications**
- An undergraduate degree is required; an advanced degree is considered an asset
- Minimum of five years of experience in major or planned gift fundraising with a track record of closing gifts of $50,000 and greater, preferably in higher education. Related experience in sales, financial services and business development would be considered
- Proven ability to develop strategies for and implement major gift solicitations
- Ability to prepare, coach and brief academics and faculty-based leaders for fundraising activities
- Proven ability to work autonomously and to handle multiple accounts simultaneously
- Demonstrated ability to be a contributing member of multidisciplinary teams
- Knowledge of a variety of fundraising tools and strategies and demonstrated experience with activities throughout the giving cycle,