Development Officer
PRIMARY PURPOSE
The Development Officer is responsible for donor recognition and stewardship and for increasing philanthropic support for the College of Arts and Science. This position is integral to increasing donor retention, deepening relationships and engagement, and advancing philanthropic support of the college and the university.
The College of Arts & Science is proud to be situated on Treaty 6 territory and the homeland of the Metis.
NATURE OF WORK
Reporting to the Director of Advancement, College of Arts and Science, the Development Officer continually improves and executes a college-wide donor relations program that acknowledges and recognizes donors for their generosity. The Development Officer creates the best possible donor experience by ensuring that all college donors are confident that their philanthropic gifts are making an impact through ongoing stewardship. The Development Officer manages a portfolio of donors and prospects requiring sustained cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship, designed to support the priorities of the College of Arts and Science and the mission, vision, and values of the University of Saskatchewan.
The Development Officer is a member of the College of Arts and Science advancement team. This position is also a member of the University Relations (UR) development team. The Development Officer will work collaboratively with leadership, department heads, faculty, staff, and students of the College of Arts & Science, as well as advancement professionals across UR.
The Development Officer will work in a dynamic, fast-paced, innovative, and highly collaborative environment with numerous concurrent projects and competing deadlines. The incumbent is required to be motivated, innovative, donor focused, results-oriented, and a highly effective relationship builder and team player. Consequence of error is significant for the university and its reputation and relationships with stakeholders. Occasional evenings and weekends, as well as some travel, is required.
UR is responsible for institutional advancement programs (alumni relations, communications and marketing, and development), and as such is dedicated to supporting the related needs of all colleges, units and the university as a whole. UR is comprised of specialized teams that work together as an integrated team to ensure that the University of Saskatchewan has the reputation, relationships and resources necessary to take its place among the most distinguished universities in Canada and the world.
Its guiding principles define how UR achieves its mission and all positions are asked to embrace these principles, which include:
Creative: We embrace change and take strategic risks by seeking bold ideas with curiosity and enthusiasm.
Open: We nurture relationships with each other, on campus and with community partners that respect and honour different and diverse perspectives.
True: We communicate clearly, keep our promises and focus on achieving amazing results.
The University of Saskatchewan values diversity and Indigenous engagement is a strategic priority. In support of this priority, the position will contribute to a team environment which recognizes and supports the importance and value of diversity in achieving the mission of the university, and actively seek out those with diverse cultural backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to support the mission.
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