Development Associate - Edmonton, Canada - University of Alberta

University of Alberta

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Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

MED Dean Admin Non-budgeted:

Competition No.

Closing Date

Mar 14, 2023
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 at Faculty & Staff Benefits and annual salary range of $75,863 - $126,439.

Location - North campus. This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in person

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.

Department summary

The Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry is looking for a relationship builder with a knack for process thinking to join our team of dynamic, passionate, and effective development professionals.

Reporting to the Senior Development Associate, the Development Associate will be responsible for engaging prospective donors, alumni, faculty, students and stakeholders to build support for the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry (FoMD).

Position summary

The Development Associate is an experienced fundraiser committed to developing and delivering on outstanding philanthropic priorities, and to enhance the faculty's reputation as world-class.

The Associate Director works collaboratively with the Senior Development Associates, the Assistant Dean, Development, the Dean when appropriate, Faculty Department Chairs and Institute Directors, academic teams, individuals and advisory boards to build and execute a strategic development program in the Faculty that fosters strong personal and professional philanthropic relationships that result in contributions from individuals and organizations; and serves as a trusted resource, advocate, and spokesperson for fund-raising efforts.

Duties
Participates in strategy development and execution for faculty fundraising:

Works with the Dean of Medicine & Dentistry, Assistant Dean, Development (ADD), Senior Development Associates, Advancement and faculty-based leaders to develop appropriate fundraising priorities for the faculty
Works with the Senior Development Associate to establish and evaluate annual fundraising targets and operational plans
Reports regularly to the Senior Development Associate on progress toward annual fundraising targets, including biweekly updates and annual performance evaluations
Remains uptodate on current fundraising and volunteerleadership management programs, practices and procedures being used at the University and healthcare sectors, which will benefit and interest them in their work on behalf of the Faculty, Department, Institute and the University. Attends internal and external training and development as appropriate

Major gift fundraising:

Adheres to the University of Alberta Prospect Management Policy
Serves as the Prospect Manager for an active portfolio of major gift donors, of approximately individuals; for the purpose of managing the moves process for research, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of those individuals
Personally visits 100 or more major gift prospects/donors annually
Builds rigorous goal setting combined with regular tracking, reporting and transparency for their portfolios
Ensures that established donors and friends are cultivated and stewarded regularly and appropriately, to be ultimately matched with appropriate gift opportunities
Identifies and engages volunteers as advisors to the faculty fundraising strategies as Appropriate

Administration and Communication:

Provides reporting to build accountability within their portfolio to ensure goals are met, on schedule
Establish and report on goals for assigned internal portfolio with the assistance of Directors, Development
Nurture and help further fundraising knowledge and expertise within the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry
Participate on and lead, when appropriate, centralbased committees

Minimum Qualifications