Kwantlen Polytechnic University

KPU offers all learners opportunities to achieve success in a diverse range of programs that blend theory and practice, critical understanding, and social and ethical awareness necessary for good citizenship and rewarding careers. KPU strives to implement initiatives that will attract, support, engage, and retain KPU's people and create an environment where all employees see themselves as contributing to student learning.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

This position is a self-directed professional fundraiser reporting to the Director of Advancement, Office of Advancement, and working collaboratively in a team of Advancement Officers.

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Advancement Officer is responsible for implementing fundraising strategies with a focus on major giving (philanthropic commitments of $5,000 and above) and establishing a pipeline for future philanthropic activity across all faculties of KPU. This position creates, manages, stewards and evaluates a major giving portfolio of between 100-200 major gift prospects/donors for the University that aligns with institutional priorities (with emphasis on student support). The incumbent regularly engages with and consults internally with students, staff, faculty and other administrators, and externally with alumni, donors, the general public, businesses, corporations, associations, foundations, service and industry organizations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Utilizes networking, search engines, and public sources to identify and research potential prospects.

2. Cultivates donors through relationship management/moves management and tracks these in Raiser's Edge NXT database.

3. Prepares cases for support, proposals, solicitations, and impact reports and delivers these in person and in writing.

4. Secures gift commitments of $5,000 and greater in support of key institutional priorities.

5. Tracks progress through dashboards and generates reports on activity as required.

6. Prepares and delivers presentations to build awareness of opportunities to financially support KPU's mandate and students, both for internal and external audiences.

7. Prepares list segmentation requests, draft communications, applications and budget requests as they relate to the program area.

8. Recruits, orients, trains, hires, supervises, disciplines and terminates student employees.

9. Recruits, orients, trains and provides ongoing support for volunteers and volunteer committee members.

10. Plans and manages special events for donor cultivation and donor stewardship; responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Liaison with Faculties
• Recruitment of donors, sponsors, volunteers and attendees
• Coordinating the venue
• Managing the budget and ensuring appropriate cash management processes are in place
• Producing promotional materials in collaboration with KPU Marketing and Communication Services
• Communicating with participants pre-, during and post-event.

11. Handles donor inquiries and complaints.

12. Assists the Director of Advancement in identifying emerging opportunities for philanthropic support.

13. Actively participates in department strategy sessions and meetings; collaborates with team members to prepare and implement campaign and donor stewardship strategies to ensure strong participation, pledge fulfillment and renewed and upgraded donor commitments.

14. Assists the Executive Director of Advancement and the Director of Advancement with administrative activities such as:

• Providing detailed plans of action, including timelines and budgets for all approved fundraising activities,
• Evaluating all fundraising programs to ensure they are consistent with the overall mission and goals of Kwantlen Polytechnic University,
• Evaluating relevant KPU, KPU Foundation and department policies and procedures; makes recommendations to update or create new policies and/or procedures as needed.

15. Establishes a high personal standard of service and performance by actively participating in other duties as assigned and by keeping abreast of current fundraising practices, relevant legislation and resources through educational seminars, training programs and active membership in professional associations (e.g. CASE, CCAE, AFP, CAGP) and sources such as Imagine Canada, Charity Village, etc.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree or an acceptable combination of education and training, and minimum three years related major gifts fundraising experience, and 5-7 years of general fundraising (preferred) and/or relationship management experience.
• CFRE Designation is preferred.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated success in securing gifts in the $5,000-$25,000+ range.
• Have an understanding of and respect for the values and culture of a university environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Raiser's Edge and Raiser's Edge NXT, as well as routine office systems and procedures with a focus on customer service and relations.
• Demonstrated ability in strong oral and written communication, including the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with sensitive situations and personal and confidential information with diplomacy, tact and professionalism.
• Ability to work as an active team player.
• Ability to be a self-starter, exercise a high level of initiative and responsibility, work independently, and establish priorities, meet deadlines and achieve goals.
• Intercampus and community travel is required, possession of a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle is required.

Benefits

Salary range: $63,995 to $89,593.

The compensation range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary (as listed above) for a position. Approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and approximately halfway of the salary range for a job. Annual salary increases are available through participation in the Administrative Performance Management program

Work format: Hybrid

Application deadline: We are accepting rolling applications until the position is filled.

Check status of the search process here: https://www.gerardsearch.com/searches.html

Contact [email protected] for more information.