Development Officer

Found in: Talent CA C2 - 6 days ago

Waterloo, Canada University of Waterloo Full time

Overview

Accountable to the Director of Faculty of Health Advancement and working in collaboration with the Health Advancement team, the Development officer will be responsible for corporate, foundation and individual fundraising of gifts for the Faculty of Health. Primary responsibilities, carried out as a member of the Advancement team, will include identification, evaluation, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of corporate, foundation and individual donors for the Faculty of Health and interdisciplinary priority projects.

Responsibilities

Portfolio & Prospect Management:

Develops and maintains a good working knowledge of the Faculty and the University of Waterloo’s activities, strategic priorities, and needs in both teaching and research Maintain a thorough working knowledge of the Faculty’s fundraising priorities and the University of Waterloo’s priority projects and progress Using this knowledge, and in consultation with the Director, coordinates and implements fundraising strategies for corporate, foundation and individual prospects, including discovery, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of prospects Actively seeks out new prospects for the faculty and coordinates prospect identification and research activities to support and help build the Faculty’s pipeline Communicates the Faculty of Health Annual giving priorities to Waterloo Annual Giving team in consultation with the Director of Advancement Coordinates special campaigns and projects as assigned Maintain knowledge of giving vehicles and non-complex gifts, refers planned giving Lead and execute donor engagement events at the faculty level Support the Dean’s Advisory Group Manages the Faculty of Health donor funded scholarship program including maintaining an up-to-date inventory of scholarship files

Communication & Coordination

Creates fundraising materials suitable including presentation material and proposals to prospective contributors, and in consultation with the Director of Advancement and collaboration with faculty and staff as appropriate Maintains/updates database by ensuring that meeting notes are recorded, and significant moves are tracked in the system Work in close collaboration with the Faculty of Health Advancement and Dean’s Office teams as well as Office of Advancement and Faculty Advancement teams Work closely with Office of Advancement, utilizing central support services and systems for gift processing, prospect research, alumni/donor record keeping, writing and proposal support etc. Provides functional direction to administrative staff involved in these activities, where applicable

Relationship Management:

Establishes and maintains relationships with individual, foundation and corporate prospects and donors including arranging and participating in in-person and virtual visits, arranging visits to campus, special events, announcements, information exchanges Supports volunteer activity in fundraising projects and programs with guidance by the Director of Advancement Collaborates with the Alumni Engagement Officer in coordinating communications and building relationships with students, young alumni, and graduates Ensures that all gifts and pledges are acknowledged appropriately and effectively and in a timely manner based on Health Advancement Stewardship plan and matrix Ensures gifts are being spent in a timely and appropriate manner (., awards are disbursed, endowment funds are being utilized) Organizes donor focused activities based on the strategy of a specific or group of donors Works closely with the Marketing and Communication team to coordinate communication in all venues, including social media Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

University degree required Familiarity with the Faculty of Health is an asset 1-3 years of progressive major gift fundraising experience Experience with full scope of development activity, including discovery, cultivation, solicitation, recognition, and stewardship is required Successful track record of developing and implementing strategies for major gift solicitation with demonstrated success in personally securing and closing major gifts Experience fundraising in a university environment is considered an asset Understanding and appreciation of the key role of the university education and in particular Health, and the critical importance of attracting and retaining the very best talent available (students, faculty, Understanding of the university environment, policies, and procedures Knowledge of giving vehicles and non-complex gifts Proven competence in project management, multi-tasking, planning, analytical and organizational skills Excellent communication, interpersonal, oral, and writing skills including the expertise to create promotional materials and proposals Problem solving skills are required A willingness to travel and work extended hours as required (some weekends and Goal oriented, self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently and effectively as part of a team with a broad mandate in a fast-paced highly computerized and challenging environment Knowledge and excellence in working with fundraising software is considered an asset Demonstrated relationship building skills, excellent time management, and proven ability to meet competing deadlines in an organized manner Computer literacy and working knowledge of Microsoft Office CFRE or fundraising certificate and training an asset but not required

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