Strategic Lead, Fundraising Initiatives (CNAS/CSSH)

at  University of Alberta

Department VER Development and Alumni Relations
Salary range $83,998 to $139,998
Posted date November 8, 2024
Closing date November 29, 2024
Position Type Full Time

QUALIFICATIONS

• A University degree is required. A graduate degree is preferred;
• 7+ years’ experience in the full spectrum of development including prospect identification, qualification, cultivation, gift solicitation, stewardship, and donor recognition at the $100K+ range. Management Consulting experience may also be considered, alongside work in corporate and/or public organizations that led strategy, innovation and complex transformational projects to improve value proposition and revenue
• Demonstrated experience in initiating, planning, and strategically implementing fundraising projects
• Although direct supervisory experience is not required, a demonstrated ability to lead through influence and collaboration is required
• Excellent strategic and tactical project management skills; outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Strong emotional intelligence, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to think and plan strategically, creatively, and be entrepreneurial
• High level of initiative, maturity, tact and diplomacy; excellent judgment and discretion
• The ability to serve as an articulate, credible representative of the University with diverse constituencies and particularly with individuals who support the institution at the major gift level
• Demonstrated ability to understand the research and teaching dimensions of a proposed project, to conceptualize them in an integrated proposal, and to make a compelling case to a donor for philanthropic support
• An engaging personal style, a sincere interest in people, patience, a willingness to listen, and the capacity to engender trust and to establish lasting relationships
• A reputation for integrity, openness, decisiveness and sound judgment.
• A high level of comfort interacting with academic leaders, donors and volunteers.
• The ability to navigate and be effective within a complex matrix organization that values collaboration and teamwork as well as individual initiative and creativity
• Excellent attention to detail and superb organizational skills, including the ability to outline business cases, including financial requirements for success, set timelines and establish an internal system for meeting deadlines, tracking, follow-up, monitoring, and reporting of progress
• Travel is required and undertaken in compliance with the University of Alberta’s Public Health Orders
  In all facets of this role, the Strategic Lead, Fundraising Initiatives (CNAS & CSSH) endeavors to integrate and advance the University’s commitments to equity, diversity and inclusivity.
  This position understands, fulfills, and promotes the health, safety and environment responsibilities identified in university policy.
  At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
  We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
  The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
  Note: This opportunity will be available until midnight November 29, 2024, Edmonton, Alberta local time

• Working with Faculty Development and institutional leadership, develop aspirational funding priorities that emerge from CNAS and CSSH, including those that align with the Global Areas of Excellence in SHAPE, with a specific line of sight to leveraging College/Faculty strengths for enhanced interdisciplinary opportunities, including the College of Health Sciences as appropriate.
• Ensures that significant potential fundraising opportunities are considered and vetted with the Director, Faculty Development (CNAS & CSSH).
• Ensures fundraising opportunities are compelling and appropriately constructed in terms of the vision, mission, reputation and strategic direction of the University.
• Helps appropriately interface work with CNAS/CSSH strengths and current fundraising priorities within SHAPE’s Global Areas of Excellence.
• Builds fundraising strategies that help align fundraising teams and resources, ensuring internal socialization and coordinated activity.
• Builds effective working partnerships with colleagues in central and college/faculty-based development units, works effectively with Deans and academic leaders, staff across the institution, as well as volunteers and other external constituencies.
• Leads fundraising plans and strategies that involve key academic leaders, including College and Faculty Deans and senior academic leaders (Heads of Departments, Institutes, and Centres) in face-to-face fundraising visits on approved and developed projects, as well as approved and yet-to-be developed projects.
• Provides appropriate briefing materials and support to Deans and other faculty academic leaders to engage donors.
• Manages a portfolio of major gift donors that have pan-institutional affinity, which will include especially complex donation opportunities.
• Develops plans to engage donors and works with the guidance of the Director, Faculty Development CNAS/CSSH to create and execute fundraising strategy for assigned projects and initiatives.
• Meets annual individual metrics including visits, gift proposals and leads project specific campaigns in approved areas.
• Identifies and engages volunteers as advisors for fundraising strategies as appropriate.
• Works in partnership with the Development Office, faculty-based fundraisers and senior university representatives on Development initiatives.