Leadership Giving Officer

Job Title

Leadership Giving Officer

Requisition #

997837.1

Job Type

Permanent (for any group)

Union or Employee Group

MRSA

Classification

SPB05 - Public Relations Assistant

Position End Date (if applicable)

Location:

MRU Main Campus - Calgary, AB T3E 6K6 CA (Primary)

Posting

About MRU

Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. Mount Royal has carved out a distinct niche by offering smaller class sizes, a robust liberal education, and unique undergraduate programs. Currently, more than 15,000 credit students choose from 13 bachelor's degrees and 36 majors.

Mount Royal University is located in the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of the Treaty 7 region in southern Alberta, which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut'ina, and the Iyarhe Nakoda. We are situated on land where the Bow River meets the Elbow River. The traditional Blackfoot name of this place is "Mohkinstsis," which we now call the city of Calgary. The city of Calgary is also home to the Métis Nation.

Mount Royal University is committed to removing barriers and fostering the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented or discouraged in our society. In support of our belief that diversity in our faculty and staff enriches the work, learning and research experiences for the entire campus community, we strongly encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply and self-identify.

About the Role

The Mount Royal University Foundation aims to create connection and meaningful engagement opportunities for those community members, alumni and organizations who support MRU students and programs through philanthropy. Our dedicated and passionate team of development professionals have helped donors and organizations to open minds and change lives through investment in MRU programs and students.

The Leadership Giving Officer is responsible for building and growing a leadership giving and annual giving pipeline which includes the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of annual giving donors with a focus on those at the leadership giving level. The Leadership Giving Officer (LGO) will be responsible for the renewal of annual awards, working closely with the Manager, Annual Giving and Gift Compliance, along with the Finance Officer. Working with the broader development team, the LGO will identify giving priorities and opportunities. Along with their face-to- face fundraising responsibilities the LGO will contribute to the overall work to engage, solicit and steward annual giving donors. The Leadership Giving Officer is a member of the University Advancement team and reports to the Manager, Annual Giving and Gift Compliance.

Responsibilities

Responsibility 1 (50%): Leadership Giving

Develop and lead the leadership giving portfolio, including donor identification, acquisition, and solicitation

First point of contact for incoming student award inquiries

Maintain student awards within portfolio (annual and endowed awards)

Develop engagement strategy for leadership giving, including stewardship and ongoing engagement

Work closely with Donor Relations team to produce appropriate reports to steward donors

Work closely with Manager Annual Giving and Gift Compliance to ensure award process runs smoothly

Identify potential constituent groups for ongoing philanthropic engagement

Responsibility 2 (30%): General Annual Giving

Respond to Annual Giving inquiries (email, phone)

Assist with strategic planning for Annual Giving Team

Provide support for major campaigns

Responsibility 3 (20%): Administrative Tasks

Participating in regular fundraising meetings with colleagues and team meetings

Managing prospect/donor relationships and maintaining contact history using RENXT CRM

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Recent fundraising experience (ideally either in telephone or face to face fundraising), or related experience in a high end sales or business development role;

Educational background is required in business administration, nonprofit management or a certificate in fundraising and/or equivalency in education and professional experience;

Excellent communication skills, both spoken and written, with an ability to take a range of specialist information and translate it into compelling messages, and proactivity in using different communication methods to engage individuals;

Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to build relationships with a wide range of senior stakeholders, both internally and externally;

Resilience, adaptability and resourcefulness, including evidence of being goal oriented and persistent in achieving objectives;

The proven ability to think laterally and to develop creative and appropriate strategies to engage and build long term relationships with prospective and current supporters;

Ability to work independently and use independent judgment to troubleshoot issues;

Strong organizational skills, effective at managing multiple priorities and working against deadlines;

Research skills, ability to use and extrapolate data from RENXT

Additional requirements:

CFRE designation an asset

Expertise in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word

Excellent attention to detail

Experience working with databases, preferably RENXT or other CRM

What We Offer

Talented and committed employees are the driving force behind student success. We strive to be an employer of choice among Canadian post-secondary institutions.

At Mount Royal University, we recognize that people are a combination of many intersecting identities; we work to cultivate an environment that welcomes the whole person, and harnesses the strength that is available in our diversity, creating a rich and inclusive workplace.

Investing in the learning and development of our employees benefits the individual and the University. A variety of services, resources and programs encourage a healthy, productive workplace. Mount Royal University offers a competitive total compensation package including health and dental benefits, pension, health and personal spending accounts, paid vacation, winter holiday closure, personal days and a free membership in our fully equipped recreation centre.

Our campus offers the convenience of a full medical clinic, dentist and pharmacy, as well as a variety of wellness services such as physiotherapists and massage therapists. Campus Recreation offers many activities, including personal training, climbing, aquatics, sports and certifications for students, employees and the public.

Salary: $60,571 - $76,640 per annum

Closing Date: February 15, 2024

A cover letter and resume should be submitted in one .pdf document. Please title your .pdf document as follows: Last Name, Requisition Number, Document Title.pdf (ex. Smith, 999999, CV.pdf).

If you require an accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please notify [email protected] and we will work together on the accommodation request.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. After the close date, you can check on the status of your application through your Career Centre. New career opportunities arise frequently and are posted as they become available. Please check back often to view our latest postings on our Career Opportunities page. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Mount Royal University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to fostering diversity as a source of excellence, intellectual and cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome applications from those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, faculty and their scholarship including but not limited to Indigenous Peoples, women, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual or gender identity, ethnic, national or socio-economic background, religion or age.