SENIOR ADVANCEMENT OFFICER Jobs

Knowledge of techniques and principles related to fundraising and major gift management

Work closely with Centennial's Director of Finance, Administration, and Human Resources to ensure compliance with donation collection and data entry procedures.

Previous experience in fundraising for educational institutions is an asset

Manage the donor base in PRODON - credit card donations, pledges.

Known for their creative and innovative spirit, they must possess strong interpersonal skills and a highly developed sense of ethics.

2 to 5 years' experience in philanthropy or fundraising would be desirable

Experience with donor management and relationship building.

Strong project management and database management skills.

Develop a plan for systematically and proactively updating Advancement records and aligning data management activities with fundraising and alumni management priorities.

CFRE Certification is an asset.

5+ years' experience in fund development, ideally experience with fundraising database and third-party fundraising tools.

Strong knowledge of Raiser's Edge is an asset.

Outstanding oral and written communication, organizational, time management skills along with the ability to multi-task.

Information management to the team on administrative process updates and workflows including policies, procedures, and electronic tools.

Act as the Advancement liaison for Compliance and Records Management, Business Continuity Management, and any administrative groups.

We'll consider an equivalent combination of education and experiences.

Experience with the MS Office suite including advanced Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook skills.

Coordinate with the hiring managers' onboarding activities for new staff including hardware and software requests.

Relationship management and stakeholder relations experience.

Demonstrated project management and budget management expertise.

Extensive experience in results-driven marketing and communications – in an academic environment or in the non-profit sector.

In-depth knowledge of web, digital and print production and graphic design best practices.

Experience in assigning and coordinating the work of others.

Demonstrated ability to multi-task and simultaneously co-ordinate a variety of activities.

Excellent verbal and written skills in English and knowledge of French

Relevant experience in development and/or alumni relations and/or fundraising, preferably in independent schools

Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail

Strong technology skills, comfort with software programs and/or databases (especially Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge), social media

Accurate data entry of constituent information

Experience within an alumni association, an asset

Experience ideally from the not-for-profit charitable/education sector.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Experience working with stakeholders within Advancement and Alumni and with all levels of the organization including faculty/staff, and senior leadership.

Experience executing events that are in-person, virtual and hybrid presentations.

Must have a 4-year degree and specialization in the area of Fundraising, Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, or Events considered an asset.

Ability to drive and in possession of a valid Ontario’s drivers’ licence.

Diploma in Applied Business Technology, Business Administration, or Office Management; Alternatively, a combination of other education and experience will be considered;

Experience with CRM systems and/or other database management programs.

Demonstrated aptitude for learning new skills as changes in activities & technologies occur;

Excellent and professional written and verbal communication skills (clear and concise);

Advanced knowledge of how committees function, including setting agendas and taking minutes;

Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (including Word, Excel, and Outlook);

Seven (7) years of progressively responsible management experience in an academic research administration environment.

Proven ability in line management, leadership and working groups.

Experience in program development and/or managing contract research projects.

Experience in promoting academic and research expertise, technology and innovation outcomes.

Excellent people skills demonstrated by prior leadership positions, EDI initiatives, and service-oriented activities.

Experience in interpreting, explaining and applying policies and regulations.