Development Officer Jobs

The University of Winnipeg Foundation is a registered and incorporated charitable public foundation dedicated to fundraising and asset stewardship in support of and on behalf of The University of Winnipeg and The University of Winnipeg Collegiate.The Foundation strives to build legacies using a donor-first approach, connecting the interests and passions of our donors with the priorities and needs of The University of Winnipeg and The Collegiate. Through education our work supports the dreams of students and helps meet the needs of our community creating limitless possibilities for the future.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Development and Capital Campaign, the Development Officer is responsible for a pipeline of prospects - developing a fundraising strategy for each potential donor that sees the relationship move from identification through to stewardship.This position develops, evaluates and manages a portfolio of prospects/donors whose interests align with University and Collegiate priorities. The incumbent regularly engages with and consults with staff, faculty, administrators, and externally with alumni, donors, businesses, corporations, associations, foundations, and service and industry organizations.

Qualifications

Post-secondary education or equivalent combination of education and fundraising experience.

Experience

A minimum of three (3) years related experience in professional fundraising. Post-secondary fundraising, major gifts and corporate/foundation relations, and major campaign experience are an asset.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of prospects and donors. Formulate, recommend and implement cultivation, engagement, solicitation and stewardship strategies to secure gifts for the portfolio.

• Develop an in depth understanding of the University’s key fundraising priorities and promote these priorities effectively to prospects.

• Through personal visits, identify and qualify individuals to determine their capacity, inclination and interests in providing support to the University. Evaluate and recommend appropriate next steps for newly qualified potential donors and current donors.

• Generate written materials associated with the fundraising process, such as proposals, stewardship reports and general correspondence.

• Work in close collaboration with the entire Foundation team.

• Participate in the development and implementation of new initiatives that support the strategic direction of the unit by keeping up to date with new trends in the field of fundraising.

Skills

• Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write about and speak to fundraising cases for support and to help better develop strategic advancement plans.

• Ability to identify and leverage new opportunities for development.

• Ability to build relationships, negotiate and influence, and manage change in a complex environment.

• Excellent time management skills, ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, set priorities, and meet deadlines.

• Ability to exercise judgment, discretion, problem solving skills and initiative complemented by good analytical skills.

• Ability to listen actively in order to obtain and relay information accurately. • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Compensation and more details

We offer a competitive salary based on the candidate's experience and track record, as well as a comprehensive health and travel benefit package, defined-contribution pension, and a generous vacation plan. In addition, we are happy to offer a hybrid work schedule that includes 2 days at home.

Interested individuals should apply by submitting a cover letter and resume to Rayna Rieger at [email protected]. The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

We encourage all qualified individuals to apply; every candidate will be considered without regard for race, colour, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability or veteran status. If you belong to an under- represented minority, you may choose to disclose it in your cover letter. Your information will be kept strictly confidential.

We appreciate all applicants for considering The University of Winnipeg Foundation as a potential employer, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.