Director, Development - Werklund School of Education

Description

The Faculty Development Team in the Werklund School of Education is currently seeking a Full-time Regular Director.

The University of Calgary is Canada's leading next-generation university, a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. The University has a new strategic direction, Ahead of Tomorrow. We will be Canada's most entrepreneurial university in the country's most enterprising city by ensuring a transdisciplinary focus for our scholarship; deeper partnerships and integration with businesses, governments and purpose organizations in our community; and future-focused program delivery that sees us offer more modes of instruction, modularization and micro-credentials.

On June 30, 2020, we closed Energize: The Campaign for Eyes High, a $1.3 billion comprehensive fundraising campaign. The Campaign was a tremendous success that has positively charged our campus community, our city and beyond through philanthropic support for student experiences that unleash potential; research outcomes that benefit society; and community connections that strengthen our ties. We have just finished a Year of Gratitude that saw us celebrate and honor our generous donors and stakeholders. Today we set our sights on fundraising for transformational transdisciplinary projects and programs that are of utmost importance to our diverse stakeholders.

The Development and Alumni Office exists for the mutual benefit of the University of Calgary and its stakeholders. The development area is an active, collaborative team that enhances University fundraising efforts in support of designated University priorities.

The Director, Development is a senior position reporting to the Senior Director, Development and the Dean, Werklund School of Education. This position is responsible for leading and supporting a small team working on both Education related and transdisciplinary priorities. The Director will engage in strategic planning and procedure development for key fundraising operations that support the University's development goals and partnerships. This position is also responsible for advancing donor relationships through face-to-face meetings, personally managing a number of key donor relationships.

This position has access to highly sensitive and confidential information and is frequently a first point of contact for key stakeholders including major donors, community leaders, as well as the University's program directors, Deans and Department Heads. The advice, decisions and actions of the Director may create contractual, legal, tax and ethical implications for the University.

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

• Ensuring stakeholders are appropriately involved and consulted in developing and implementing fundraising plans and advancing donor prospects.
• Recruit, train, support, and motivate volunteers, staff, and faculty to assist with fundraising activities and directly interact with corporations, foundations and individuals, to secure financial support.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant University policies and procedures.
• Contribute to the achievement of pan-university fundraising targets.
• Set fundraising metrics for activity with the Dean and Senior Director, Development.
• Work with the overall Advancement Office to integrate and coordinate fundraising planning and execution with that of the University as a whole.
• Provide leadership in the development of short and long-term strategic fundraising plans.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising plan that incorporates annual giving (from alumni/ae and others), sponsorships, major gifts, specialized campaigns and legacy giving.
• Develop prospect lists and assist the Dean, other leaders and volunteers in identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding donors in support of the University.
• Write briefs, proposals, stewardship reports and other persuasive fundraising collateral.
• Develop and lead a donor stewardship program to support increased number of donors and increased size of gifts.
• Uphold Prospect Management Guidelines.
• Ensure effective alumni engagement strategies are undertaken and that they leverage and align with university-wide alumni initiatives to maximize efficiency.
• Collaborate with members of the faculty administration team who have responsibilities for external relations and communications to ensure effective positioning of fundraising activities with its various stakeholders.
• Lead a small team and manage fundraising resources (budget, senior University officials, staff, and volunteers) in alignment with overall University initiatives.
• Practice ethical fundraising in keeping with the University's mission and values and in accordance with charitable giving standards.
• Ensure ongoing familiarity with current trends in fund development and alumni engagement.
• Ongoing personal development as a professional fundraiser.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• A university degree in a related field, preferably in Business or Communications.
• Minimum of 7-10 years fundraising experience.
• Previous experience working within the non-profit sector, a post-secondary educational setting or a large, complex organization is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in major gift ($25,000) and principal gifts ($100,000) solicitations is mandatory.
• Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) designation is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Sound judgment and decision-making capabilities and the ability to work independently.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to coach and train academic leadership in the area of fundraising.
• Ability to work under pressure, juggle multiple timelines, manage professional staff, negotiate with donors, and interact with a diverse client base.
• Requires excellent leadership, diplomacy, and foresight.

Application Deadline:  August 28, 2024

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.

This position is classified in the Professional Career Band, Level 4 of the Management and Professional Staff Career Framework. 

For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Management and Staff Careers website. 

About the University of Calgary

UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion ([email protected]) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources ([email protected]).

Do you have most but not all the qualifications? Research show that women, racialized and visible minorities, and persons with disabilities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At UCalgary we are committed to achieving equitable, diverse, inclusive and accessible employment practices and workplaces and encourage you to apply if you believe you are right for this role. 

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.