Philanthropy Officer, Major Gifts - Red Deer, Canada - Red Deer Polytechnic

Red Deer Polytechnic

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Red Deer, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Position Information

Position Title

Philanthropy Officer, Major Gifts (Casual)
Position Summary
Are you looking to join a team that is making a difference? Are you passionate about developing lasting relationships? External Relations is excited to welcome you to the team as a Casual Philanthropy Officer, Major Gifts.
The Philanthropy Officer, Major Gifts will establish and develop longterm philanthropic relationships for Red Deer Polytechnic. The incumbent will grow and retain a portfolio of donors and prospects with the potential of making major contributions, as well as build and grow relationships through individual engagement strategies. The Philanthropy Officer, Major Gifts will research, plan, and develop comprehensive strategic fundraising activities for targeted initiatives that support the advancement of Red Deer Polytechnic. The success of efforts will raise funds and build engagement across the institution, locally, regionally and nationally through donations, as well as strengthen RDP's leadership as a student centered and community responsive Polytechnic. The Philanthropy Officer, Major Gifts will be an integral contributor to a dynamic team that seeks to achieve ambitious goals in pursuit of the Polytechnic's fundraising priorities.
Position Responsibilities

Revenue Generation

Develop, implement, and manage plans for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations
Develop and implement strategies to build relationships with donors and secure future major gifts
Plan and execute stewardship plans for their portfolio of current major gift donors

Prospect Development & Management

Manage prospect development process (identification, research, cultivation, solicitation, recognition, and stewardship) of individuals and organizations that are major gift prospects
Maintain a major gift portfolio of donors/prospects in order to build and maintain strong relationships with donors in order to ensure their ongoing philanthropy for Red Deer Polytechnic and satisfaction with their respective gifts
Track regularly through Moves Management program prospect development and gift closure in terms of defined personal and philanthropy team goals
Conduct research on new funding prospects.

Stewardship

Collaborate with key internal stakeholders to generate strategically aligned ideas that will be developed into value laden proposals to prospective donors
Engage in networking opportunities to support the fund development model
Cultivate high quality experiences with prospective and secured donors

Required Qualifications

Four (4) year undergraduate degree in Business or Marketing, or three (3) year undergraduate degree plus one full additional year of university in a related program representing four years of study or equivalent.
Over 5 years related experience
A combination of education and experience will be considered
Experience in fund development facilitation and management
Success in acquiring major gifts from donors over $25,000
Motivated to work in a fundraising/philanthropic industry
Excellent oral, written, analytical, problem solving and technical skills, with strong attention to detail
Demonstrates initiative, resourcefulness, and is results oriented
Strong organizational and planning skills, including an ability to determine priorities, be selfdirected, and work with mínimal supervision
Ability to build strong collaborative relationships, with a variety of business and community members
Ability to interact successfully with diverse clientele, confidently selecting the correct approach
Experience engaging academic leaders, faculty and community partners in the development of meaningful and productive relationships with prospects and donors coupled with a propensity to think aspirational and a firm commitment to thrive in a unique culture of philanthropy
Ability to exercise discretion, integrity and confidentiality and act in a professional manner appropriate to the situation
Resourceful and creative; a true relationship builder with ability to inspire and engage

Preferred Qualifications

CFRE certificate desired
Experience in drafting proposals, briefings, contact notes, stewardship plans/letters and other correspondence for prospects

Salary or Hourly?

Hourly
Salary
Starting at $40.42 per hour
Benefits and Compensation Information
An additional 15% of the hourly rate in lieu of vacation, statutory holidays and benefits.
About Red Deer Polytechnic
Focused on advancing the economic and social priorities of Alberta,
Red Deer Polytechnic(RDP) provides more than 80 industryrelevant programs within a breadth of credentials to approximately 6,300 credit and apprenticeship students and 3,400+ learners with Continuing Education programming. With modern teaching and learning spaces, and stateoftheart research and