Development Officer, Leadership Giving
Location
Kingston, ON | Canada
Job description
Development Officer, Leadership Giving
About Queen's University
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Job Summary
A Brief Overview Reporting to the Associate Director, Leadership Gifts, the incumbent manages a diverse portfolio of donor relationships at various fundraising stages. They nurture and develop sustainable long-term relationships with select private sector businesses, corporations, foundations, and individuals to maximize support to Queen's University by aligning the strengths of Queen's priorities and programs with the interests and needs of the perspective donor. The incumbent will be an experienced relationship manager and fundraiser in the department, providing strategic expertise to other Development colleagues working in various faculties across the University.
As a fundraising professional, the Development Officer, Leadership Gifts develops, executes, and evaluates leadership gift fundraising opportunities for university-wide funding objectives and priorities that are designed to maximize long-term financial support for the institution
This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement within Ontario. This position recommends, creates, and implements key aspects of development programs, including developing and implementing goals and strategies to maximize funding for priorities. This position identifies, evaluates, and recommend approaches to gaining or deepening relationships with current and prospective donors. The schedule for this position requires the incumbent to work variable hours on a regular basis, including evenings and weekends. In addition, travel is an inherent part of the position. This position is subject to the Averaging and Travel Time Credit provisions of the USW Local 2010 Collective Agreement."
This position is fully remote within Ontario.
Job Description
What you will do Recommends, develops and implements communication and donor engagement strategies with various donor groups
Supports senior staff on development decisions throughout the donor engagement lifecycle. Identifies, evaluates, and recommend approaches to gaining or deepening relationships with current and prospective donors. Develops objectives, discusses strategies for meeting objectives and executing annual plans, and resolves barriers to implementation. Identifies, evaluates, and solicits prospective donors (individuals, corporations and foundations). Creates and maintains print, email and web content to support departmental priorities.
- Updates all contact and solicitation activity in the database.
- Writes case statements and donor proposals in support of key solicitation/engagement opportunities.
Collaborates with other Advancement staff to plan and facilitate development activities.
- Other duties as required in support of the department and/or unit.
Required Education - Four-Year Bachelor Degree or equivalent. In addition, requires trade certification, qualification, or on-going learning to remain ahead of changes in technology or emerging fields.
Required Experience - More than 3 years and up to and including 5 years of experience.
- Experience developing and/or implementing fundraising and/or major gift plans considered an asset.
- Knowledge of relationship building, fundraising and stewardship considered an asset.
Required Licenses and Certifications G Driver's Licence required
- Satisfactory Criminal Records Check required.
Consideration may be given to an equivalent combination of education and experience
Job Knowledge and Requirements - Knowledge of concepts and principles in a specialist field that is typically acquired through a combination of advanced professional or academic qualifications and/or substantial work experience.
- Provide effective consultation and advice on non-straightforward and/or complex issues.
- Interaction with others requires interpersonal skills and the ability to understand and influence.
- Adapt messages to meet the different needs of different audiences.
- Builds relationships, trust and credibility.
- Prioritize and distribute work to deliver objectives on time and to the highest standard.
- Identify in advance when the intended results may not be achieved and develops a plan to address the gaps.
- Actively participate in project team meetings and develop individual and unit project plans.
- Lead procedural or technological change within a unit.
- Identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of work processes.
- Seek information and input to fully understand the cause of problems.
- Appropriately assesses risks before making a decision.
- Contribute to the creation and evaluation of possible solutions.
- Take action to remove obstacles and address problems before they impact performance and results.
- Apply equity, diversity, accessibility, inclusion and Indigenization considerations to decision making and planning.
- Promote a work environment that is free from sexual violence, harassment and discrimination, and the ability to show empathy for those who have experienced trauma.
Employment Equity and Accessibility Statement
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen’s is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, Aboriginal Peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
The University provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Human Resources at [email protected] .
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