Partnership Advisor, Creative Destruction Lab - Calgary, Canada - The University of Calgary

The University of Calgary

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Calgary, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Position Overview

The
Creative Destruction Lab in the
Haskayne School of Business is currently seeking a Full-time Limited Term
Partnership Advisor for approximately 20 months.

A key member of the CDL team, the Partnership Advisor will support the generation of philanthropic and corporate support for the program and fosters engagement amongst our stakeholders and the start-up community at large.

Reporting to the Director (Operations), the Partnership Advisor works closely with and on behalf of the Site Lead and the Director (Programs) as well as other members of the team, and internal and external stakeholders.

The support of this latter group, which includes world-class mentors and scientist, founding partners, and corporate sponsors is crucial to the continued success of the CDL program and our ability to make a meaningful impact and create influence in the start-up ecosystem across western Canada.

The Partnership Advisor is involved in a variety of high-level planning activities, will access highly sensitive and confidential information, interacts with these key external stakeholders, and is the lead for all engagement events.

The impact of decisions made by this position will be program-wide, will affect the overall network of CDL sites, in the start-up community across western Canada, and could be university wide.

Diplomacy, tact, discretion, conflict resolution and ability to manage fluid expectations, and prioritize multiple projects and deadlines are key skills required for this role.

The position requires an ability to manage complex projects, work under pressure, and balance multiple timelines and competing priorities, with select professional and other staff collaboration on a project-by-project basis.

This position is involved in the planning, development and implementation of development and engagement programs to help achieve fundraising targets and increasing stakeholder satisfaction.

Including supporting the Senior Consultant in identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding donors to the program, securing the time commitment of mentors, engaging scientist, and will be overall responsible for the planning and delivery of major events throughout the year.

Position Description

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

Partnership Management:

Provides expert advise on all partnership activities.
Supports the Director of Operations goal to secure $2.5M+ in annual revenue from a combination of grants, donations, and sponsorship.
Supports all of the Senior Consultant's efforts in identifying, selecting, onboarding, and maintaining satisfaction for all of CDL Rockies' partners and in growing CDL Rockies' reputation and influence as it becomes a leader in the western Canadian startup ecosystem.
With, on behalf of, or as a standin for the Senior Consultant, works closely and frequently with Fellows/Associates (Csuite level stakeholders), scientists, senior representatives from corporate offices, and highnet worth individuals.
Sells the CDL value proposition to potential donors and partners.
Identifies potential impediments or frictions for various partnership opportunities and how these can be overcome.
Evaluates and recommends strategies to grow CDL Rockies presence and influence in universities across Canada.
Leads for CDL Rockies' branding including developing and managing an annual marketing plan to include the contracting of marketing materials and the selection and purchase of all merchandise, successfully represent all three brands (CDL-Rockies, University of Calgary and CDL-Global) at the highest caliber.

Event Management:

Scopes, plans, coordinates, organizes, and leads the execution of all partnership related events annually, to include:
Venture Socials (x5) for 200+ guests off-campus or a suitably alternate virtual experience that allows for CEO founders to connect, share experiences, and potential enter into mutually beneficial partnerships.
Fellow And Associate Dinners (x5) for 100 guests offcampus or a suitably alternate virtual

- experience that allows for the mentors, partners and scientists to interact with their peers, participate in executive-level education, and listen to prominent speakers.

Fellow and Associate Breakfast for 100 guests offcampus or virtually. Alumni / Sponsor Workshop and Dinner for approximately 150 participants offcampus or virtually.
Current Cohort / Sponsor Workshop and Dinner for approximately 100 participants offcampus or virtually.
Multiple less formal events related to venture recruitment ranging from 20 to 100 guests on, offcampus, or virtually. This could include events that bring together and / or other labs financial partners, alumni, community partners, current ventures, scientists, or any combination of these or other stakeholder groups.
Lunch with MBAs for approximately 50 guests on campus, circumstances dependent.
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