Manager, Advancement - Vancouver, Canada - Langara College

Langara College

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Our employees exemplify Langara's values of excellence, collegiality, innovation and integrity. If you think this position fits your qualifications, we encourage you to apply

Langara College is located in Vancouver, B

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Job Title:
Manager, Advancement

Employee Group:
Administrator

Employee Type:
Permanent

Start Date:
Monday, April 8 2024

End Date (if applicable):

Job Description:

The Manager, Advancement is responsible for and will assist with the planning, development, and implementation of fundraising and alumni and community relations initiatives for Langara College.

Reporting to the Executive Director ("ED"), Langara College Foundation ("the Foundation"), this position provides leadership and support to deploy fundraising initiatives, increase alumni/community awareness, engagement, and programming; and promotes engagement and partnership opportunities for the College.

Working as a part of the College Advancement team, the Manager, Advancement provides direct leadership support to the ED, to set and achieve the strategic goals of the department, oversee financial management, human resources and overall department management.

The incumbent will support the development partnerships, funding opportunities and create strategies to engage alumni.

These initiatives will play a key role in connecting to the business community and fostering alumni relationships, to increase support opportunities for students.

This role will support a broad range of organizational goals by aligning a comprehensive strategy for the department with the College's strategic plan and growth initiatives.

Qualifications Required:

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in communications, leadership, marketing, public relations, or related discipline. Masters preferred.
Minimum six (6) years of relevant and progressive experience in fundraising, alumni relations, marketing, communications, and/or community building at a senior capacity, preferably in the public or nonprofit sector. Postsecondary experience an asset.
Certified or working towards a CFRE designation
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and skill in the management and stewardship of gifts donated for charitable purposes.
Demonstrated knowledge of financial management, including budgeting, CRA chartiable regulations, legislation, and records management policies, regulations and procedures.
Comprehensive knowledge of business and industry sectors at the provincial level as it related to relationship building and fundraising.
Experience managing, recruiting, supervising, and working with the evaluation and discipline of staff and volunteers.
Established success in building and managing teams including: hiring, supervising, recruiting, training, and performance managing staff and volunteers, preferably in a complex unionized environment.
Demonstrated ability to think outside the box, inspire others, and achieve set program/strategic goals
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of community relations/advancement. A strong understanding of/experience in a postsecondary environment an asset.

Skills & Abilities:

Strategicthinking with a strong sense of vision.
Possess exceptional relationship building, influencing skills and exceptional discretion and judgment, with a high degree of tact and diplomacy.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, with superior presentation skills and attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to identify and successfully obtain support for any initiative.
Ability to develop and manage staff.
Develop, lead, implement and evaluate fundraising programs.
Understanding of and experience with best practices in Foundation financial accountabilities and reporting requirements.
Effective interpersonal skills and ability to engage cooperatively with diverse groups, including volunteer staff.
Ability to lead and adapt to changing situations.
Ability to function with a high degree of tact and diplomacy.
Ability to think innovatively and creatively in planning new fundraising activities and developing a fresh approach to existing activities.
Effective organization skills with ability to prioritize, manage time, and meet deadlines.
Ability to display sound judgement and make effective decisions.
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive issues with tact and discretion.
Ability to analyze, interpret and organize information accurately and in a timely manner.
Excellent judgment involving problem solving and analytical reasoning abilities.
Demonstrated ability to work effective