Manager, Corporate - Edmonton, Canada - University of Alberta

University of Alberta

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Edmonton, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

VER Development & Alumni Relations:

Competition No.

Closing Date

Nov 28, 2023
This position is excluded from the bargaining unit.

In accordance with the Handbook of Employment for Management and Professional Staff (Excluded), this full-time continuing position offers a comprehensive benefits package that can be viewed on our Benefits Overview page and annual salary range which will be commensurate with qualifications.

Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person at North Campus Edmonton and Enterprise Square.

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 for Corporate and Foundation Relations, University Development, External Relations

The Corporate and Foundation Relations (CFR) team is one of seven units that make up University Development at the University of Alberta.

CFR is a diverse, inclusive and highly collaborative development unit —a place for any individual who wishes to make lasting difference by securing financial support for research, students and programming.

Whether through skilled donor engagement, strong community partnerships, or a passionate dedication to philanthropy, Corporate and Foundation Relations staff act as a catalyst for societal change.

Position

Reporting to the Director, University Development, the Manager, Corporate and Foundation Relations (CFR) is the strategic lead for fundraising activities with corporations and foundations with the goal of maximizing financial support, primarily from those which regularly make gifts of $1M or greater, for University-wide and faculty-specific priorities.

The Manager is responsible for delivering an integrated and coordinated fundraising program including a highly customized cultivation, solicitation and stewardship experience for corporate and foundation donors.

The Manager will oversee a donor portfolio and will also manage and coach a team of professional fundraising staff who are adept with the understanding of the community investment needs of corporations and foundations.

The Manager will ensure the CFR team creates mutually beneficial and valuable partnerships by aligning donor goals with fundraising priorities and financial needs.

The Manager will ensure all CFR staff utilize their established skills in strategy development, relationship building and negotiation to provide specialist advice and support to colleges, faculties and academic units in the area of fundraising partnerships with corporations and foundations.

The Manager will interact extensively and utilize the expertise of supporting fundraising units.

The Manager will interact primarily with the Associate Vice-President, Development and Alumni Relations, as well as with frontline fundraising colleagues across External Relations and Development to develop strategies for identifying, qualifying and engaging corporate and foundation donors.

The Manager will regularly convene faculty development leaders, college deans, faculty deans and members of the senior leadership team and academic community to develop and execute collaborative, coordinated and enhanced fundraising strategies.

The Manager will ensure the CFR team utilizes the expertise of the Office of Vice President Research and Innovation (VPRI), academic units, RSO (Research Services Office), Strategic Partnerships Office (Enterprise) and other academic units on interdisciplinary priorities to deploy university resources most strategically and seek the most value for the University of Alberta.

Duties

Strategy & Leadership
Design, implement, and manage a comprehensive proactive development and stewardship strategic plan focused on expanding and enhancing corporate relationships and foundation relationships and optimizing financial investment for corporations and foundations in support of the University's overall advancement goals.
Lead through influence by facilitating the endorsement of the University leadership and college and faculty partners on the corporate and foundation development strategy; and