CLASSIFICATION & REGULAR HOURS

Hours per Week: 35
Salary Grade 16: $73,520 - $90,000, salary commensurate with experience.
Please note, this is a 3-year temporary full-time contract opportunity with benefits. There are multiple vacancies available.

ABOUT US

The Western Advancement division plays a leading role in strengthening awareness of and support for the University’s mission and goals by leading alumni relations and fundraising efforts across campus and beyond. All departments within the Division build enduring alumni and public trust through understanding and support for Western University in a coordinated campus-wide effort that results in the engagement and funding needed to make an impact. There are 3 departments within the Division – Departments of Development, Alumni Relations and Advancement Operations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• University Degree
• Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) accreditation is preferred

Experience:

• 5 years’ experience securing six and seven-figure financial agreements within the private sector or similar levels of major gifts in the charitable sector
• Demonstrated record of donor strategy development, implementation and evaluation
• Experience successfully managing multiple projects from conception to completion within tight prescribed deadlines
• Demonstrated experience in compiling cases for support
• Experience fundraising with a university or other complex non-profit environment preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated success in confirming major and principal gifts preferably in an academic setting
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills with an emphasis on proposal development and presentations to internal and external contacts
• A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution and interpersonal skills
• Flexible, resourceful, creative and proactive work style with a can-do, enthusiastic attitude
• Influential interpersonal skills that build positive and strong relationships at all levels of the organization

Please refer the Job description for details