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Donor Relations & Alumni Specialist

Prince George, BC
CA$67,818/year
Senior Level
Full-time

About the role

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Employment Status Full Time Employment Type Regular Job Summary

In collaboration with the Manager, Public Relations & Advancement, the Donor and Alumni Relations Specialist will work with donors to raise funds to benefit students. The incumbent will enjoy building strong relationships with donors, employees and stakeholders in an effort to raise donations for endowment funds, hardship funds, scholarships, bursaries and equipment for students. The incumbent will also support alumni relations activities as required.

Specific Duties

  • Work with donors, internal and external stakeholders, students, faculty and employees to understand students’ financial and equipment needs.
  • Act as the College’s primary operational contact with donors.
  • Develop and continuously cultivate and nurture relationships with current and prospective donors.
  • Work with the Manager, Public Relations & Advancement to create, coordinate, plan and implement fundraising activities.
  • Manage related budgets and perform cost/benefit analysis on fundraising events and plans to ensure relevance and viability.
  • Work with the Student Financial Aid and Awards department on annual student awards events and relevant selection, application and other issues related to awards.
  • Collaborating with donors and program areas on the creation and maintenance of terms and conditions for student awards.
  • Work with the finance office and donors on “top ups” of endowment awards to support the financial viability of awards.
  • Work within Communications Services to promote, create and execute fundraising activities at all college campuses and online.
  • Work with internal and external stakeholders to develop business development initiatives that would include alumni engagement/involvement and/or fundraising/philanthropic components.
  • Work with internal stakeholders and donors on annual fundraising projects including but not limited to events (EG: golf tournaments), a fundraising calendar, as well as donor stewardship and acknowledgement activities
  • Develop and maintain services that may include but are not limited to annual giving, major gifts, payroll deductions, and other fundraising initiatives and strategic plans.
  • Represent the College at relevant internal and external events.
  • Working with other Communications Services and CNC staff members, develop and maintain social media strategies, email campaigns, publications and other initiatives to remain in contact with and support alumni.
  • Cultivate relationships with distinguished alumni and communicate their successes.
  • Develop and maintain events to engage alumni.
  • Being part of a team actively engaged in contributing to and accomplishing the vision, mission, and goals of the College and supporting the aspirations and needs of students and communities.
  • Promoting a positive work atmosphere and communicating in a professional manner that demonstrates mutual respect with students and colleagues.
  • Regularly updating key performance indicators to demonstrate program area performance and improvement.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree (or higher) specializing in Commerce, arts, sciences, education, or a related discipline.

  • Certified Fundraising Executive designation would be an asset.

  • 3 years or more In fundraising or a relevant field (including but not limited to sales or partnership development)

  • Excellent soft skills, or interpersonal skills, and the ability to quickly develop professional relationships with donors, students, employees, industry, stakeholders, etc.

  • Strong organizational and time management skills.

  • Excellent communications (both written and verbal) skills.

  • A fundamental desire to help students reach their goals.

  • Ability to work well independently.

  • Demonstrated ability with Microsoft Office Suite including, Excel, Word, email, etc.

  • Assets include experience with social media communications tools and management software as well as a knowledge of digital marketing approaches

  • Experience with Raiser’s Edge an asset

  • Valid class 5 driver’s licence.

Band H Grade NA Salary $67,818 per year Location Prince George CNC Campus Prince George Province BC Country Canada Department Communications and Advancement

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

25-086SP

Employee Group

Operational

Desired Start Date

07/15/2025

Position end date (if temporary or seasonal)

Additional Appointment Details

Number of Hours per week

35

Posting Competition Status

Accepting Applications

Open Date

06/26/2025

Screening/Close Date

07/10/2025

Remain Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instruction/Details to Applicant

About College of New Caledonia

Education
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The College of New Caledonia (CNC) is a post-secondary educational institution that serves the residents of the Central Interior of British Columbia. This region has a population of about 145,000, and it encompasses three school districts: #28 (Quesnel), #57 (Prince George), and #91 (Nechako Lakes). CNC operates six campuses in Prince George, Burns Lake, Fort St. James, Mackenzie, Quesnel and Vanderhoof.