Communication Specialist, Development - London, Canada - Ivey Business School

Ivey Business School

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London, Canada

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Description

Position:
Communications Specialist, Development

Location:
London, Ontario

Position Type:
Full-time (35 hours/week), 2-year contract.

Hiring Range:
$55,900-$69,900.

Application Deadline:
Wednesday May 1, 2024 at 11:59PM.

About Ivey Business School:

Ivey Business School acknowledges and respects the traditional lands of the Anishinaabek, Haudenosaunee, Lūnaapéewak, and Attawandaron peoples, where Western University and Ivey Business School are located.

This land continues to be home to diverse Indigenous peoples, whom we recognize as contemporary stewards of the land and vital contributors of the community.

The Advancement department plays a pivotal role in nurturing enduring relationships which foster meaningful engagement, financial support, advocacy and leadership among alumni and other stakeholders globally.

The development team, within the Advancement department, raises philanthropic and sponsorship support for Ivey, generally raising over $15 million annually.

Position Overview:

The Communications Specialist, Development role involves supporting the Development team in the pursuit of raising philanthropic funds for the Ivey Business School through creative and persuasive communications.

This position requires a strong understanding of the value of curating inspired and compelling storytelling for all donor proposals and briefs.

This role drives collaboration and research to create individual donor proposals, tailored donor reports, and fundraising collateral to inspire further philanthropic support.

A successful Communications Specialist, Development incumbent will be self-motivated, passionate about business and higher education, and have a desire to be part of a supportive and engaging team.

Responsibilities:

Stewardship & Fundraising Support

Write personalized and template letters for items like: donor thank you, congratulatory, and endowment fund reports.
Working with the Manager, Development Communications, collect and write content for individualized impact reports for all major gift and student award donors. This includes engaging with faculty and students to develop relevant content for the impact reports.
Supports the Manager in developing Annual Fund solicitations and key messaging.
Supports the Manager in the creation of development materials for InTouch newsletters and magazines.
Participate in and attend department and committee meetings that enhance and contribute to fundraising activities.
Communicates with stakeholders to advocate for cooperation or access to essential data, ensuring the timely completion of donorrelated content.
Efficiently gather relevant data to create compelling content for donors in collaboration with the Manager, Development Communications. If information is inaccessible, demonstrate the ability to strategize alternative methods to obtain the necessary data.
Develop detailed project timelines and milestones to guarantee timely completion of tasks and meet reporting deadlines, thereby enhancing the efficiency of internal progress reporting.
Consistently explore innovative methods to share content with fundraisers, ensuring that valuable insights beneficial to colleagues' work are communicated effectively.
In collaboration with Manager, Development Communications, execute upon a comprehensive outline of funding priorities, utilizing available resources, and building upon existing materials as necessary. Additionally, create customized fundraising collateral upon request from frontline fundraisers to present to donors, engaging in discussions with the fundraiser to explore various options.

Proposal Development & Grant Writing

Support the Manager, Development Communications, in the development and production of major and principal gift proposals. This includes gathering information and/or researching information specific to the prospective donor and the proposal.
Engage with various centers, institutes, faculty, and staff to gather content and tailor it effectively for donor audiences.
Partner with the Manager, Development Communications, and fundraisers to understand their requirements for promotional materials, ensuring alignment with fundraising objectives.
Support in writing annual fund appeals, focusing on continuous improvement and refinement of messaging. Collaborate with the annual giving team and the Director of Development to develop a compelling "case for support" highlighting Ivey's fundraising needs.
Support the Manager, Development Communication, with working with the development team to agree on the best way to present fundraising requests and materials, ensuring unity and clarity in fundraising efforts.
Stay updated on Ivey news and continually explore innovative methods to enhance communication with donors and prospects.
Provide innovative suggestions to elevate the visual appeal and presentation quality of reports and proposals, ensuring they are captivating and engaging.