Job Description

DescriptionThis posting is open to current employees at the University of Alberta only. Please log in to verify your internal candidate status.This position is a part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).In accordance with the , this full-time continuing position offers a comprehensive benefits package found on our and annual salary range of $77,966 to $129,950.Location - Work primarily takes place at Enterprise Square, Jasper Avenue, Edmonton. This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person.Working at the University of AlbertaThe University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, M\xc3\xa9tis, Inuit and all First Peoples 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 more than 14,000 faculty and staff, over 40,000 students and 260,000 alumni worldwide.Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people \xe2\x80\x94 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. .Working for the DepartmentThe Leadership Annual Giving Office of the University of Alberta is the building block for future major gift and planned gift donor pools at our institution. The Leadership Annual Giving Office allows the university to pool support from multiple donors to meet the current and pressing needs of students and researchers in the faculties and the university as a whole.PositionReporting to the Manager of Leadership Annual Giving, the Development Officer\'s primary responsibility is to qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward donors who have the capacity to make annual gifts of $1,000-$50,000, and to identify those who have the capacity to make a major or planned gift. There are approximately 3,000 donors in this range in any given year.The Development Officer participates in designing and implementing successful strategies for leadership annual gift solicitations. In addition, the Development Officer serves to provide support to advancement colleagues, faculties, other university officers, and senior administrators involved in major gift cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities.For hundreds of alumni and friends, the Development Officer, Leadership Annual Giving is the face and name of the University of Alberta. The Development Officer views each and every contact with a prospect or donor as an opportunity to build strong support for the university.Duties

• Manages an active portfolio of 100+ prospects; personally visits 125 donors or prospective donors annually
• Designs and implements cultivation and solicitation strategies with a focus on qualification, retention, renewal and upgrades
• Plans and researches to determine the interests and potential capacity of donors and prospective donors
• Works collaboratively with colleagues to develop a pipeline of prospective major and planned gift donors to support the donor continuum
• Assists with stewardship of donors, attend events and host donors as appropriate
• Ensures the integrity of information in the Advance database relevant to assigned prospects
• Assists faculties in the proactive planning and implementation of best practice development initiatives
• Ensures a coordinated implementation of Leadership Annual Giving fundraising programs, policies and strategies with all members of the Development

Minimum Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution
• At least 5 years of professional work experience
• Self-motivated, proactive, energetic, creative, and goal oriented
• Proven ability to work autonomously and to handle multiple accounts simultaneously
• Superior communications skills
• Demonstrated ability to work within a fast paced business setting
• Insightful, responsive, creative and engaging
• A sincere appreciation for people and how they are each uniquely motivated

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 3 years of transferable skills and experience, preferably in a post-secondary environment
• Proven ability to cultivate client relationships and provide high quality customer service on a face-to-face basis
• Strong understanding of the value and culture of philanthropy

At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, M\xc3\xa9tis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.Note: This opportunity will be available until midnight July 11, 2024, Edmonton, Alberta local time.

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