Advancement Officer - Grant Writing, Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU)

Location

Langley, BC | Canada

Job description

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

KPU offers all learners opportunities to achieve success in a diverse range of programs that blend theory and practice, critical understanding, and social and ethical awareness necessary for good citizenship and rewarding careers. KPU strives to implement initiatives that will attract, support, engage, and retain KPU’s people and create an environment where all employees see themselves as contributing to student learning.

JOB OVERVIEW: ADVANCEMENT OFFICER

The Advancement Officer is responsible for implementing fundraising strategies with a focus on major giving (philanthropic commitments of $5,000 and above) and establishing a pipeline for future philanthropic activity across all faculties of KPU. This position creates, manages, stewards and evaluates a major giving portfolio of between 100-200 major gift prospects/donors for the University that aligns with institutional priorities (with emphasis on student support). The incumbent regularly engages with and consults internally with students, staff, faculty and other administrators, and externally with alumni, donors, the general public, businesses, corporations, associations, foundations, service and industry organizations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree or an acceptable combination of education and training, and minimum three years related major gifts fundraising experience, and 5-7 years of general fundraising (preferred) and/or relationship management experience.
• CFRE Designation is preferred.

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