Advancement And Alumni Engagement Manager

Position Title:Manager, Advancement and Alumni Engagement

Available:ASAP

Applicant Deadline:Monday July 31, 2023

Do you want to work for an organization where people care about each other?We are that organization!

We are seeking an energetic, passionate Manager, Advancement and Alumni Engagement to foster a culture of philanthropy within CCNM.Reporting to the CFO, this role consults with institutional stakeholders to define the organization’s advancement and philanthropic mission and direction. The incumbent will provide vital input on advancement and alumni engagement in strategic and operational planning and positioning within the organization.

The Manager, Advancement and Alumni Engagement will be responsible for:

• Provides daily supervision to staff including volunteers and consultants by determining workloads and schedules
• Planning, coordinating and assuring implementation of strategies to develop donors and contributions that support CCNM as well as maintains accountability and compliance standards for donors and funding sources
• Provides vital input on advancement and alumni engagement in strategic and operational planning and positioning within the organization
• Creating and executing CCNM’s strategic fundraising plans for major and planned gifts, annual fund and giving, alumni engagement program, as well as industry campaigns and sponsorship
• Developing and monitoring relevant policies and standards
• Consults with institutional stakeholders to define the organization’s advancement and philanthropic mission and direction.
• Planning and implementation of fundraising events, projects and programs that meet current and future financial objectives for CCNM
• Building relationships both internally and externally that includes industry partners, donors, employees and alumni

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong relationship management skills focused on the cultivation and stewardship of current and prospective donors
• CFRE designation is an asset
• Proven track record of securing philanthropic gifts
• Excellent public speaking and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability and experience developing grant/program funding proposals to government, foundations, corporate and private funders.
• Experience using a fundraising database (Raiser’s Edge)
• Undergraduate or graduate degree/diploma from an accredited university, college or equivalent (corporate wellness, fundraising, database management, commerce, business administration, public relations, non-profit management, etc.)
• Superior research skills
• Minimum of 5 years experience in fundraising and sponsor/donor management and event coordination
• Highly developed computer literacy in all range of administrative support programs such as MS Word, Excel, Power Point, and Access, specifically with database management
• Exceptional planning, project management, Organizational, time management and event coordination skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to communicate at all levelsorally and in writing, and to network and develop business relationships
• Previous sales, relationship management and negotiating experience

At CCNM, we take pride in adopting a flexible work policy, where our employees have the opportunity to work both remotely and on-site. Each employee’s flexible work schedule will be determined by the Manager and is based on the department’s operational needs.

Please apply with your resume and cover letter by emailing [email protected].

On the cover letter, please indicate the title of the position that you are applying for and desired salary. We thank all applicants in advance and advise that only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM), is Canada’s premier, pan-Canadian academic institution for education and research in naturopathic medicine. Our graduates are eligible to write the licensing examinations for all regulated jurisdictions in Canada and the United States to become naturopathic doctors.The College is a registered charity dependent upon tuition, research grants and donations for the fulfillment of its mission. CCNM has two campuses, one in Toronto and another in the Metro Vancouver area known as the Boucher Campus. The College provides an attractive work environment for those who value good health and who enjoy working in a positive creative atmosphere.

CCNM welcomes individuals who have demonstrated commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will partner with us in expanding our EDI capacity. We encourage applications from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous Peoples, Black-identified persons, other racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as women and/or LGBTQ2SIA+.

CCNM is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Please advise the Human Resources department if you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. This document can be made available in an alternate format upon request.