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This position is part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).

In accordance with the Administrative and Professional Officer Agreement, this position has a comprehensive benefits package and an annual salary range of $64,457 to $107,433.

Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person work at Enterprise Square.

The Leadership Annual Giving Office of the University of Alberta is the building block for all philanthropic support. The Leadership Annual Giving Office allows the university to pool support from multiple donors to meet the current and pressing needs of students and researchers in the faculties and the university as a whole.

Reporting to the Manager of Leadership Annual Giving, the Development Officer’s primary responsibility is to qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward donors who have the capacity to make annual gifts of $1,000-$50,000 and to identify those who have the capacity to make a major or planned gift. There are approximately 3,000 donors in this range in any given year with the goal of increasing the number of donors who fit or have the potential to fit within this criteria.

The Development Officer participates in designing and implementing successful strategies for leadership annual gift solicitations, and is responsible for ensuring the integrity of information in the university’s Advance database relevant to assigned prospects. In addition, the Development Officer serves to provide support to advancement colleagues, faculties, other university officers, and senior administrators involved in major gift cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities. As appropriate, manages projects and programs as assigned.

The Vice-President - External Relations leads the University of Alberta’s efforts to enhance and protect its reputation locally, nationally, and globally. This role oversees the development and execution of strategic initiatives that shape how internal and external audiences perceive the university.

With a focus on communication, engagement, and relationship-building, the Vice-President provides leadership for Communications and Marketing, Alumni Relations, Advancement, and Government and Community Relations. These teams collaborate to support the university’s brand, foster donor and alumni engagement, and establish strong connections with public and community partners.

Through these coordinated efforts, the Vice-President - External Relations ensures the university’s image, influence, and impact are advanced in alignment with its mission, values, and long-term goals.

• Manage a Prospect Portfolio and Drive Gift Closures: Maintain a portfolio of approximately 100 prospects with the capacity to give between $1,000 and $50,000. The main goal is to conduct 100-150 personal visits annually, leading to 18-24 gift proposals with a target closure rate of one-third.

• Implement Comprehensive Fundraising Strategy: Design and execute strategies focused on the entire donor lifecycle, including qualification, retention, renewal, and upgrading leadership annual gift donors.

• Ensure Accurate Prospect Management and Documentation: Maintain the integrity of the prospect management system by ensuring timely filing of contact reports and follow-up correspondence, prioritizing prospects, and accurately documenting all transactions, moves, and activities in the Advance database.

• Serve as a Faculty Development Liaison: Collaborate with university faculties to plan and implement development initiatives, offering advice and support on leadership annual giving strategies, and promoting a university-wide understanding of Development's critical role.

• Support the Major and Planned Gift Pipeline: Work closely with colleagues to identify and cultivate major and planned gift prospects, ensuring a smooth transition along the donor continuum and providing personalized stewardship.

• Undergraduate degree;

• At least 3 years of professional work experience with proven transferability to fundraising and development work;

• Experience in fundraising is an asset;

• Self-motivated, proactive, energetic, creative, and goal-oriented individual;

• Proven ability to work autonomously and to handle multiple accounts simultaneously;

• Superior communications skills;

• Demonstrated ability to work within a fast-paced business setting;

• Understanding of the value and culture of philanthropy;

• Exceptional people skills and the ability to be insightful, responsive, creative and engaging;

• A sincere appreciation for people and how they are each uniquely motivated;

• Results-minded, while remaining a team player who recognizes the value others bring to the team.

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The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all FirstPeoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people - from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.

At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of belonging and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.

The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.

L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes de toute orientation sexuelle ou identité et expression de genre; et toutes les personnes qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l'université à postuler.