Development Officer - Toronto, Canada - Tyndale University

Tyndale University

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Tyndale is a Christian university that prepares leaders for work in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors, ministry and the global mission of the church.

Tyndale offers fully accredited programs in a wide range of disciplines at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Currently, there are over 1,600 students representing over 40 denominations and 60 ethnic backgrounds and over 13,000 alumni. Founded in 1894, Tyndale is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

POSITION PURPOSE
The Development Officer cultivates and solicits current and deferred gifts from existing donors and new prospects.

The Development Officer's overall commitment is to build and deepen relationships on behalf of Tyndale and to meet mutually agreed upon fundraising goals towards the institution's annual fundraising targets.

The majority of Development Officer's time is spent out of the office with active, lapsed and prospective donors.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Donor Portfolio Management

Research, develop and implement mutually agreed upon fundraising plans and goals in order to meet Tyndale's fundraising targets.
Manage, engage, cultivate and steward a portfolio of new and existing donors and gift prospects including midlevel, major and planned gifts.
Ensure effective donor retention and recognition.
Research and prepare briefing documents, and related material for soliciting gifts.
Record, schedule and track accurate donor information/activity in the External Relations database.
Provide regular performance reports to the Director, External Relations.

External Relations Team Participation

Serve as a contributing member of the External Relations team.
Become familiar with Tyndale and the products that offered.
Be wellversed in department goals.
Participate in staff meetings.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

Undergraduate degree or college diploma
Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), an asset

Experience

Minimum of 3 years' experience in fundraising, annual funds, capital campaigns and successful gift solicitations at the major and principal gift level, preferably within a postsecondary education setting and/or notforprofit organization

Skills and Abilities

Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with ability to be persuasive, professional advocate for the organization
Strong English communication skills (verbal and written), with ability to communicate in Chinese an asset
Strong organizational and administrative skills, with attention to detail, accuracy and ability to meet frequent deadlines
Understanding of fundraising database systems (e.g. Raisers Edge)

Personal Characteristics

An entrepreneurial spirit and positive attitude, with respect for confidentiality
Demonstrated professionalism and tact, with the ability to interact with donors and colleagues
Responsive to donor needs
Selfmotivated and teamoriented
A keen desire to serve family, church, work and community. A firm commitment to Tyndale's mission, values, Statement of Faith and Community Standards Statement.

Physical and Mental Demands

Standard office work environment
Moderate high level of stress. May result from multiple project revenue targets and deadlines; demands of senior management
Light physical demands including travel by car to donor appointments and events
Travel required on a regular basis
Work outside normal business hours required to meet the needs of donors

Duties and responsibilities that do not constitute a major change may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of the supervisor either orally or in writing.

HOW TO APPLY

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Tyndale University provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities; including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. Should you need assistance, please contact the Human Resources Department. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation during the interview process are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for interview._