Job Description

Position Overview The Office of Advancement and the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape (SAPL), is currently seeking a Full-time, Temporary Relief Director of Development for approximately 12 months. The Director of Development is a senior position reporting to the Senior Director, Development and the Dean, School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape (SAPL). This position is responsible for leading and supporting a small team working on both SAPL related and transdisciplinary priorities. This position requires an ability to work under pressure, juggle multiple timelines, manage professional staff, negotiate with donors, and interact with a diverse client base including all members of the Advancement team. The impact of the decisions of the incumbent will have a significant effect on the Advancement office and the University. The position has access to highly sensitive and confidential information and is frequently a first point of contact for key stakeholders including major donors, community leaders, as well as the University\'s program directors, Deans and Department Heads. The advice, decisions and actions of the Director may create contractual, legal, tax and ethical implications for the University. This role requires the excellent leadership, diplomacy, foresight, and sound judgment to ensure continued goodwill and financial support for the University. The primary purpose of this position will generate philanthropic support, sponsorship revenue and lasting relationships which will contribute to achieving the vision of the University of Calgary. The position will be responsible for planning, conducting, and managing all philanthropic and sponsorship activity related to SAPL faculty priorities, and for building and cultivating relationships with donors, alumni, corporations, foundations, community leaders, key community stakeholders, and volunteers. The position is expected to exercise independent managerial discretion in the development of strategic and annual plans to engage sponsors and donors in the development program. This individual has independent discretion and operates across all aspects of typical managerial decisions. This position is accountable to develop and execute strategies that will result in the securing of major philanthropic gifts for both SAPL and interdisciplinary priorities. The position is also accountable for developing strategies that will result in the engagement of alumni as a key constituency for the SAPL faculty and university as a whole. Maintaining professional relationships with donors, stakeholders and members of the academy is vital to the success of this role and its ability to positively impact the University. Position Description Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

• Contribute to the achievement of pan-university fundraising targets
• Set fundraising metrics for activity with the Dean and Senior Director, Development
• Work with the overall Advancement Office to integrate and coordinate fundraising planning and execution with that of the University as a whole.
• Provide leadership in the development of short and long-term strategic fundraising plans.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising plan that incorporates annual giving (from alumni and others), sponsorships, major gifts, specialized campaigns and legacy giving.
• Develop prospect lists and assist the Dean, others leaders and volunteers in identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding donors in support of the University.
• Write briefs, proposals, stewardship reports and other persuasive fundraising collateral.
• Develop and lead a donor stewardship program to support increased number of donors and increased size of gifts.
• Uphold Prospect Management Guidelines
• Ensure effective alumni engagement strategies are undertaken and that they leverage and align with university-wide alumni initiatives to maximize efficiency.
• Collaborate with members of the faculty administration team who have responsibilities for external relations and communications to ensure effective positioning of fundraising activities with its various stakeholders.
• Successfully lead a small team and manage fundraising resources (budget, senior University officials, staff, and volunteers) in alignment with overall University initiatives.
• Practice ethical fundraising in keeping with the University\'s mission and values and in accordance with charitable giving standards.
• Ensure ongoing familiarity with current trends in fund development and alumni engagement.
• Ongoing personal development as a professional fundraiser.
  

Qualifications / Requirements:

• A university degree in a related field, preferably in Business, Communications, or other related field with a minimum of 7-10 years fundraising experience.
• Previous experience working within the non-profit sector, a post-secondary educational setting or a large, complex organization is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in major gift ($25,000) and principal gifts ($100,000) solicitations is required.
• Proven ability to build and manage ongoing relationships with donors and community leaders
• Proven leadership capability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Strong listening and negotiation skills.
• Sound judgment and decision-making capabilities and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• The ability to coach and train people in the area of fundraising.
  

Application Deadline: May 3, 2023 We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted. Additional Information This position is classified in the Management Career Band, Level 4 of the Management and Professional Staff Career Framework. Management and Professional Staff (MaPS) Positions are currently under review as part of the Alberta Labour Relations Board exclusion review process. Visit the HR website for more information. To find out more about management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Management and Staff Careers website. The University strongly recommends all faculty and staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. About the University of Calgary The University of Calgary is Canada\'s leading next-generation university - a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation\'s most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be recognized as one of Canada\'s top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca. The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy in line with the foundational goals of Eyes High, committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do. As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (equity@ucalgary.ca) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (hrhire@ucalgary.ca). We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.