Job Description

For a century Providence has been a Christian academic community in the evangelical tradition that teaches people to grow in knowledge and character for leadership and service. Our vision is to become a leading Canadian Christ-centred university that transforms students into leaders of knowledge, character, and faith to serve Christ in a changing world.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Director of Development, the Annual Fund Development Coordinator is responsible for strategic planning, execution, and management of Providence's annual gifts program ("The Providence Fund") and other Development related initiatives as assigned.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

THE PROVIDENCE FUND STRATEGY

Develop annual fundraising and donor goals in collaboration with the Director of Development and institutional leadership

Create and implement an annual strategy to achieve these goals

oProvide monthly progress reports to institutional leadership

oManage all events and solicitations tied to the annual strategy, as detailed below

Direct Response Solicitations

Lead all direct mail and email appeals, including writing, data coordination, and distribution.

Oversee the Phone-A-Thon: hire, train and supervise student callers; manage scripts, call sheets, and pledge tracking

Lead Calendar and Fiscal Year End campaigns: write appeals, coordinate data, coordinate calling efforts among the team, and oversee all communications

Major Events (Harvest Festival Banquet & Providence Golf Classic)

Lead planning and execution of major fundraising events, namely the Harvest Festival Banquet and the Providence Golf Classic

Manage all logistics: venue and vendor coordination, meals, setup and teardown, registration, ticketing, signage, and volunteer recruitment/direction

Coordinate program elements including speakers, entertainment, videos, IT needs

Collaborate with Marketing team to develop promotional materials (save the dates and invitations, sponsorship materials, social media, radio ads, slide decks) as well as any needed video components

Secure event sponsorships, raffle and auction items - research, solicit, and steward sponsors and donors

Lead, delegate, and follow up on staff assignments

iSupportProv Giving Day

Develop content and recruit student reps for story generation

Coordinate all campaign-day communications, logistics and activities

Secure matching/challenge gifts - research, solicit, and steward match donors

Collaborate with Marketing to produce any visual content needed, including video, social media content, and other graphic design work

With the support of Development and Marketing, recruit campaign ambassadors

Staff & Faculty Campaign

Build and maintain relationships with staff and faculty

Promote and facilitate employee giving opportunities

DONOR ENGAGEMENT

Develop and maintain relationships with donors and prospects through meetings and visits

Strategically solicit one-time gifts, monthly gifts, multi-year pledges, and planned gifts

THE PRESIDENT'S CIRCLE

Manage creation and distribution of two annual updates to the President's Circle members (donors giving $1,200+ annually)

Manage recognition strategies and promotional materials for President's Circle donors

INSTITUTIONAL AND DEPARTMENTAL ACTIVITIES

Participate in strategic planning for Development and annual fund activities and goals

Alongside the Director of Development, oversee website content oversight as it relates to annual fund initiatives

Leadership of other annual fund events and initiatives as assigned

Serve on institutional committees as assigned

SPECIALIZED SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

Strong leadership and strategic management skills

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write proposals, solicitations, correspondence, reports, and other materials internally and externally

Ability to secure major and leadership-level gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations

Adept at engaging donor's long-term philanthropic vision to anticipate and cultivate future giving opportunities

Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to collect data and interpret findings

Experience developing and executing engagement and stewardship strategies that strengthen commitment and increase participation

Demonstrated keen interest in relationship-building and connecting with diverse stakeholders

Organized, focused, and strategic, with the ability to manage multiple priorities

COMPETENCIES

Confidentiality: Ability to handle confidential information, and navigate sensitive situations professionally

Integrity and honesty: Contributes to a team approach in development and donor relations

Public Relations: With community; external constituents, and internal staff/faculty donors and volunteers

Exceptional interpersonal skills: The ability to interact effectively with academic leadership, faculty, prospects, donors and volunteers in a wide range of roles

Strong ethical judgment: Demonstrated commitment to ethical fundraising principles and practices of annual giving

Strong Administrator: Ability to manage a budget and consider the relative costs; Demonstrated capacity for both details and vision of a team

Innovative thinker/visionary: Ability to translate strategic thinking into action plans and output

Relationship management: Proven strengths in relationship management, experience working with people

Knowledge: High level of knowledge based on reading external constituents and of the Institution

Initiative: A willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges

Communication: Excellent skills both oral and written and interpersonal communication

Attention to detail: Attentive to detail and thorough in completing work tasks;

Multi-task: Ability to work on multiple assignments with minimal supervision while achieving targets

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor degree required

Experience in fundraising and/or sales, including, major and minor gift work, Annual Fund development, etc. an asset

Experience and/or education in the field of event management an asset

Proficient in MS Office 365; Strong familiarity with Raiser's Edge NXT or other CRM software an asset

Working knowledge of various computer software products

PERSONAL COMMITMENT

An active personal Christian faith commitment. A commitment to Christian higher education. Support the Providence mission, vision, and values. Affirm the Providence Statement of Faith Agree to abide by the Providence Covenant of Community Life

WORK ARRANGEMENT

This is a full-time, permanent position (37.5 hrs/week)

This is mainly an in-person, on-site position based on our Otterburne campus, with some remote-work flexibility

Some job-related travel

Work evenings and weekends as warranted

APPLY

Submit a cover letter and resume by email to:

Lindsey Post, Director of Development

c/o Marlin Reimer, Director of Human Resources

Email:

hr@prov.ca

Start Date:

As soon as possible.

Consideration of applications will continue until the position is filled. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority. Applications from women and members of underrepresented groups are especially welcome. We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected to proceed in the application process will be contacted.

Further information about Providence University College and Theological Seminary may be found at

prov.ca.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $44,500.00-$49,300.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Dental care Disability insurance Discounted or free food Extended health care Life insurance On-site gym On-site parking Paid time off RRSP match Tuition reimbursement Wellness program
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:

fund development: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person