Development Officer

at  Red Deer Polytechnic

POSITION SUMMARY

The Development Officer will establish and develop long-term philanthropic relationships and partnership opportunities for Red Deer Polytechnic. The incumbent will grow and retain a portfolio of donors and prospects with the potential of making major contributions, as well as build and grow relationships through individual donor engagement strategies. The Development Officer will research, plan, and develop comprehensive strategic fundraising activities for targeted initiatives that support the advancement of Red Deer Polytechnic. The success of efforts will raise funds and build engagement across the institution, locally, regionally and nationally through donations, as well as strengthen RDP’s leadership as a student centered and community responsive Polytechnic. The Development Officer will be an integral contributor to a dynamic team that seeks to achieve ambitious goals in pursuit of the Polytechnic’s fundraising priorities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Four (4) year undergraduate degree, or three (3) year undergraduate degree plus one full additional year of university in a related program representing four years of study or equivalent in Business/Marketing.
• Experience in fund development facilitation and management
• Success in acquiring major gifts from donors over $25,000
• Motivated to work in a fundraising/philanthropic industry
• Excellent oral, written, analytical, problem solving and technical skills, with strong attention to detail
• Demonstrates initiative, resourcefulness, and is results oriented
• Strong organizational and planning skills, including an ability to determine priorities, be self-directed, and work with minimal supervision
• Ability to build strong collaborative relationships, with a variety of business and community members
• Ability to interact successfully with diverse clientele, confidently selecting the correct approach
• Experience engaging academic leaders, faculty and community partners in the development of meaningful and productive relationships with prospects and donors coupled with a propensity to think aspirational and a firm commitment to thrive in a unique culture of philanthropy
• Ability to exercise discretion, integrity and confidentiality and act in a professional manner appropriate to the situation
• Resourceful and creative; a true relationship builder with ability to inspire and engage
• Experience in drafting proposals, briefings, contact notes, stewardship plans/letters and other correspondence for prospects
• Experience developing and executing strategic business and action plans
• Proficient in the following computer applications: Microsoft Office Suite, Raisers Edge NXT (or other relational databases)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) certification desired