Development Associate, Principal Gifts - Edmonton, Canada - University of Alberta

University of Alberta

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Edmonton, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

VER Development:

Competition No.

A D2

Closing Date

Feb 05, 2024

_This position is a part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA)._

In accordance with the Administrative and Professional Officer Agreement, this full-time continuing position offers a comprehensive benefits package found on our Benefits Overview page and annual salary range of $77,966 - $129,950.

Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person, with on-site work primarily taking place at North Campus, Edmonton.

Working for the University of Alberta

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

The University of Alberta is teeming with change makers, community builders, and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day.

We are home to more than 40,000 students in 200+ undergraduate and 500+ graduate programs, over 13,000 faculty and staff, 260,000 alumni worldwide and have been recognized as one of Canada's Greenest Employers for over a decade.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people—from our students and stakeholders, to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.

Working in Development at the University of Alberta
Ideas. Talent. Purpose.

At the University of Alberta, we begin with people - people with ideas, talent, and purpose. Every generation is called upon to build a university poised to tackle the challenges of today and tomorrow.

The University of Alberta meets those challenges grounded by our roots - yet spurred forward by our profound responsibility to seek truth, solve problems and shape a future unhampered by fixed tradition.

We seek out challenges so we can create change. We question and test the status quo and then innovate on it. We collaborate and integrate. We overcome barriers so our ideas can collide and grow. And, together, we create new purpose.

A career in Development at the University of Alberta positions you as a key player in creating this future.

Bring your passion for relationship building and your belief in the power of philanthropy to the University of Alberta, and help deepen our dedication to excellence and extend our record of public leadership by playing a lead role in building a better province, a better Canada, and a better world.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Principal Gifts, Strategy, and Initiatives, the Development Associate works as part of a collaborative team to design and implement strategic and tactical plans to attract extraordinary gifts to the University.

The Development Associate leads proposal development, prepares targeted communications, conducts research and analysis, and provides recommendations to identify and engage principal gift prospects.

The Development Associate provides leadership in principal gifts programs and initiatives, and plays a key role in fundraising and management of a small portfolio of donors

Duties

Providing senior level advice and support to the Director, Principal Gifts, Strategy, and Initiatives (PGSI).
Developing fundraising strategies and defining opportunities to attract extraordinary gifts to the university
Leading the development of proposals including researching and writing drafts, background documents, and project briefs
Drafting correspondence and messaging
Strategic writing based on best practices and principles
Gathering and synthesizing information to facilitate strategic communication and correspondence
Identify opportunities for proactive outreach and engagement of a small portfolio of donors within PGSI

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 35 years of development experience, preferably in a postsecondary setting
Superior written and oral communication skills with experience in proposal writing
Be selfmotivated, accountable, proactive, energetic, creative and goal oriented
Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple and shifting priorities
Experience developing fundraising strategies and achieving objectives
Demonstrated competency to work within a variety of business and social settings
Possess excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work well in a team environment
Ability to meet deadlines and juggle competing priorities in a highpaced environment
An understanding and appreciation of the mission of a major research university and the ability to match creatively, the university's highest priority needs with the interests of prospective donors
Excellent organization and time management skills

Preferred Qualifications