Job Description

About Bow Valley CollegeBow Valley College is the largest college in the Calgary area, with over 15,000 students. We open doors to in-demand jobs across Canada. Our graduates contribute to the economy and community through careers in business, entertainment arts, technology, health care, social services, and more. We are proud to be named one of Alberta\xe2\x80\x99s Top 80 employers and one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Top 50 research colleges. Our innovative applied research, focused on health and health technology, educational technology, and social innovation, is helping shape the future of college education. Learn more about the opportunities we create for students, employees, and our province at .Position SummaryThis position will report directly to the Director, Fund Development and Alumni Engagement.The Manager, Fundraising will lead the strategic planning and direction of fund development-related initiatives and campaigns for the Fund Development and Alumni Engagement team. In collaboration with the Director, the Manager provides leadership and guidance that will help inform recommendations made to Executive leadership.Position responsibilities and accountabilities include but are not limited to:Fundraising Management and Responsibilities

• Collaborates with director on fundraising priorities as they align with the Strategic Plan and campaign development. To include development of related collateral materials.
• Maintain a major gift giving pipeline
• Mentoring and supporting the work of Senior Development Officers and Strategic Grant Specialist
• Have knowledge and insight of fundraising trends
• Working with advancement operations team to streamline processes and maximize opportunities to increase fundraising philanthropic relationships.
• Collaborating with Alumni Engagement Team
• Develops and manages the Fundraising portfolio business plan, including development of targets, stewardship, and retention strategies.
• Participates in Prospect Management System; file timely and appropriate contact reports, recording of proposals, etc.

Team Development

• Exercises overall managerial direction of the area of responsibility with available resources for the purpose of delivering high-quality service to the College Leadership Team that advances the College\xe2\x80\x99s strategic goals.
• Provides overall supervision to the Fundraising
• Recruits and hires staff to meet the changing needs of the
• Responsible for the supervision, mentoring, performance management and motivation of direct staff to ensure optimal service is maintained:
• Working with the Director to ensure that deliverables are met and to maintain and monitor the budget.
• Understand college policy and procedures and compliance of applicable College policy and procedure, government legislation, regulations and guidelines.
• Participates in and assists with donor recognition, stewardship activities, special events, alumni, and appropriate
• campus activities.
• Maintains effective and positive relationships with relevant stakeholders across the College and in the community.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in nonprofit management or related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years proven successful experience in the areas of fundraising and development.
• Proven capital/fundraising campaign experience.
• Experience in major gifts, sponsorships, naming, annual giving with a proven success history.
• An equivalent combination of directly related education and experience may be considered.
• If your education was received internationally we will require you provide an international education assessment through

, , or one of the other nationally designated organizations upon hireConditions of Employment

• Ability to travel.

This opening is a continuous Exempt position. Please note all successful candidates will be required to provide copies of government issued identification and proof of educational qualifications upon hire and may be required to provide an enhanced police information check.Closing Date: August 02, 2024Diversity and Inclusion CommitmentBow Valley College is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within our community. We welcome applications from qualified candidates who would contribute to the further diversification of our employees including, but not limited to, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

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