Manager, Fundraising - Philanthropy & Alumni Relations

at  Capilano University

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The Manager, Fundraising, Philanthropy & Alumni Relations plays a critical role in the development and delivery of fundraising and donor stewardship initiatives that secure financial support and build internal and external relationships that enable the University to fulfill its Envisioning 2030 and Illuminating 2030 goals and priorities. Reporting to the Director, Philanthropy and Alumni Relations, the Manager, Fundraising works collaboratively with the Manager, Philanthropy & Alumni Relations, the Philanthropy & Alumni Relations team, University Relations portfolio members, as well as faculty, staff and leaders from across the University.

The manager is responsible for revenue growth across all fundraising channels, including, but not limited to sponsorship, annual appeal solicitations, major gifts, and key signature fundraising events. In addition to managing their assigned donor portfolio with fundraising goal, the Manager will also manage a team of three, consisting of the Philanthropy Officer, Leadership Giving, the Philanthropy Officer, Corporate Relations & Sponsorship and Fundraising Communications & Research Specialist. In support of the department’s annual fundraising goal, the Manager will oversee the development and execution of an annual strategic fundraising plan incorporating major giving and sponsorship channels, annual communications plan, annual fundraising and stewardship program of events (in-person, virtual, and hybrid) as well as activities and initiatives focused on building reputation and furthering the University’s identified priorities.

• Cultivates and maintains relationships with individual donors, foundations, and other philanthropic entities to secure significant gifts and ongoing support.
• Identifies and engages prospective donors, developing tailored cultivation and solicitation strategies to align their interests with the University’s priorities.
• Develops and implements strategies for major gift solicitations, including personalized proposals, donor visits, and stewardship plans.
• Ensures that all communications maintain reputation and are on brand and in-line with the University’s Envisioning 2030 plan.
• Creates and executes an annual Philanthropy communications plan with built in KPI goals that include fundraising appeals, stewardship impact reporting and surveys.
• Collaborates with the University’s Marketing and Digital Experience (MDX) team to build a brand identity for the Foundation, identifying integrated communications opportunities, and developing collateral to: effectively steward donors and communicate impact; and cultivate and solicit prospects with engaging and compelling fundraising materials.
• Creates tailored presentations and pitches for potential corporate partners, demonstrating alignments, benefits and impact of partnerships in a clear and concise manner in-person or virtually.
• Identifies beneficial and appropriate strategic alignments with corporate partners and prospects with the goal of establishing sponsorships that meet the goals of both the University and the corporate partner