Senior Director, Advancement, Pan-University Initiatives

1 month ago


Burnaby, Canada Simon Fraser University Full time
Union/Affiliation: Administrative and Professional Staff (APSA)
Pay range: $134,917 to $161,010 annually SFU Department Descr: Advancement & Alumni Engagement
Position Grade: 16
# of openings: 1
Biweekly Hours: 72

Who We Are

Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.

Advancement and Alumni Engagement (AAE) is committed to working with donors and alumni to advance new ideas that are furthering our communities - like addressing environmental concerns and providing life long value for students - and encourage investment in programs that are transforming the landscape of teaching and learning.

About the Role

The Senior Director, Advancement, Pan-University Initiatives, leads the strategic development of Simon Fraser University's principal and major gift fundraising program, including the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship for Pan-University Initiatives. In alignment with the University's and AAE's values and goals, the Senior Director provides leadership to realize the fundraising goals of priority projects at the major and transformational gift level. The Senior Director establishes strategic plans to secure and close integrated complex gifts to benefit the University.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Arts or Business Administration and eight years of related experience in developing strategic fundraising and cultivation strategies and leading dynamic, effective and sustainable advancement programs, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Excellent knowledge of development programs including major gift, patron, individual direct response, legacy, corporate, foundation and special events. Demonstrated success in closing gifts of $1 million or greater in a complex organizational environment. Excellent coaching, mentorship and team building skills.

What We Offer

At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer continuing employees who belong in the Administrative & Professional Staff Association (APSA):

4 weeks’ vacation (prorated for the first year)* Hybrid-work program for eligible positions Employer paid defined benefit pension plan On-campus tuition waiver for employees and their immediate family members* Off-campus tuition reimbursements and professional development funds* And more

*Prorated for part-time employees

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