Senior Development Officer

Job Title

Senior Development Officer

Requisition #

997531.2

Job Type

Permanent (for any group)

Union or Employee Group

Exempt

Classification

EEL6 Exempt Level 6

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 has grown from a vibrant college in the 1930s to become a mid-sized university in 2009. We offer smaller class sizes, a robust liberal education and unique undergraduate programs. Currently, more than 15,000 credit students choose from 14 bachelor degrees and 38 majors.

Mount Royal University is situated on an ancient and storied land that is steeped in ceremony and history that, until recently, was occupied exclusively by people indigenous to this place. With gratitude and reciprocity, Mount Royal acknowledges the relationships to the land and all beings, and the songs, stories and teachings of the Siksika Nation, the Piikani Nation, the Kainai Nation, the Îethka Stoney Nakoda Nation (consisting of the Chiniki, Bearspaw and Goodstoney Nations), the people of the Tsuut'ina Nation, and the Métis.

A student-focused undergraduate university built on teaching excellence, we are known for our top-calibre programs, high-quality teaching and learning experience, robust delivery of liberal education, scholarly teaching, experiential learning and undergraduate research. Learn more at mru.ca/AcademicPlan.

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/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply.

About the Department of Development

Although Mount Royal University's history dates back more than 100 years, our transition from college to university is relatively recent, bringing with it unique and exciting fund development opportunities. We began our last $250 million transformative campaign as a college but finished it as a university. The new strategic plan for the University places a priority focus on fundraising and sets very ambitious targets to triple the total value of scholarships available to students, more than double the size of the endowment portfolio and increase alumni philanthropy exponentially in the coming years. A new and exciting campus master plan will guide the construction of new facilities on campus for the next 20 years.

About the Role

Reporting to the Associate Vice President, Development, the Senior Development Officer is responsible for building relationships with major gift prospects and donors and in so doing developing and executing strategies that result in donations to Mount Royal University. The Senior Development Officer carries an integrated portfolio of individual, corporate and foundation donors for annual, major and planned gifts.

Responsibilities

Create strategies for major gift donor identification, cultivation and solicitation and build relationships with Donors (individuals, corporations, foundations, community organizations and service groups)

Meet with new and existing potential donors and build internal relationships with institutional leaders, faculty and volunteers

Support priority funding initiatives and understand and promote institutional priorities in fund development activities

Build and manage an integrated portfolio of gift and annual scholarship donors and sponsors

Develop and initiate donor appropriate stewardship plans

Cultivate and steward existing donors for renewed gifts

Prepare and coach internal partners/colleagues and volunteers on executing solicitations

Monitor and track gift agreements, development and execution

Maintain donor file with relevant correspondence and contact history

Develop call briefings and debrief memos

Provide leadership to a specific fundraising area (e.g. Conservatory Building, Student Awards, Planned Giving)

Attend fundraising training and conferences when needed and keep current with fundraising issues and strategies

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree or equivalent in combination with 6 – 10 years of experience in major gift fundraising at a complex organization

Experience working with committees, volunteers, sponsors and donors

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrated interpersonal skills

Pro-active self-starter with the ability to work as part of a team and independently

Ability to anticipate requirements and assess outcomes

Excellent planning and organization skills to manage multiple projects/ programs and prioritize tasks

Strong attention to detail

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 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 : $ 96,850 - $122,474 per annum

Closing Date: Open until a suitable candidate is found

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 accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify [email protected] and we will work together on your 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. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and others currently legally eligible to work in Canada will be given priority. Recent Mount Royal graduates who are foreign nationals may be eligible to work on campus. For more information, please refer to the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website under Post-Graduation Employment at https:// www. cic.gc.ca/english/study/index.asp.