Position Overview

The Cumming School of Medicine and the Office of Advancement are currently seeking a Full-time Limited Term Associate Director of Development for approximately 2 years.

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 clear strategic direction, Eyes High. We aspire to be Canada's most entrepreneurial university in the country's most enterprising city. On June 30, 2020, we will close Energize: The Campaign for Eyes High, a $1.3 billion comprehensive fundraising campaign.  The Campaign has been 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.

The Cumming School of Medicine's Development Office is a major business unit of both the University's Central Development Office and the Cumming School of Medicine.  Its role is to raise funds and steward donors on behalf of both the Cumming School of Medicine specific priorities and University of Calgary priorities. The school's fund development unit is an active, community-oriented team that enhances development efforts to support the school's strategic plan as well as the University's Eyes High strategy and supporting Academic and Research Plans.

This position reports to the Director of Development, Cumming School of Medicine and works closely with other members of both the faculty and the University Development Teams.  This position is responsible for developing and cultivating donor relationships to secure donations to help achieve philanthropic goals and objectives. This position interacts with different stakeholder groups including donors, alumni/ae and volunteers, and has access to highly sensitive and confidential information.  High volume of work, with hours outside of a regular work day occasionally required.  The ability to prioritize multiple competing demands is required.

This position has access to highly sensitive and confidential information, and interacts with key external stakeholders including donors, alumni and community leaders.  The impact of decisions made by this position will be Faculty and University- wide. Diplomacy, tact, discretion, conflict resolution and ability to manage fluid expectations, projects and deadlines are key skills required by this role.

Position Description

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

• Secure donations at the $25,000+ gift level
• Develop prospect lists and qualify new donors in compliance with Prospect Management and University policies
• Assist faculty members, unit leaders and volunteers in identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding donors to the school;
• Build strong relationships with donors; develop stewardship and cultivation plans
• Lead and manage a leadership giving program focused on the priority initiatives of the school;
• Work effectively in a large, complex, dynamic and sophisticated organization
• Prepare written fund development materials including proposals, stewardship reports and other materials as required
• Ensure confidentiality and strong professional ethics, demonstrating honesty, integrity, high standards, and understanding and commitment to an academic environment
• Plan to achieve fundraising targets, while recognizing that achievement of financial targets is not the only measurement of success for a fundraiser. Define and achieve other measurables with the Director of Development.
• Consult with Director of Development on all matters pertaining to fund development
• Collaborate with the Development Office to ensure coordination of the Cumming School of Medicine fundraising priorities with institutional strategies for donors
• Practice ethical fundraising in keeping with the University's mission and values and in accordance with charitable giving standards.
• Perform other duties as required
• Ensure ongoing personal development in fundraising and the post-secondary learning environment

Qualifications / Requirements:

• University degree and minimum of 3 years directly related experience, preferably in a fundraising or post-secondary educational setting
• Demonstrated experience in major gift ($25,000+) solicitation is required
• Proven leadership ability and experience recruiting, training and motivating volunteers
• Ability to produce compelling communication tools for use in development, including cases for support, gift proposals, presentations and collateral materials
• Self-motivated, proactive, energetic and goal oriented
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills
• Possess good listening as well as sound judgment and decision making capabilities
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively, and interact with staff at all levels
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office applications
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects or priorities simultaneously
• Knowledge of Raisers Edge fundraising software an asset

Application Deadline:  March 15, 2021

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.

Additional Information

This position is classified in the Professional Career Band, Level 3 of the Management and Professional Staff Career Framework.

To find out more about management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Management and Staff Careers website.

About the University of Calgary

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. Located in the nation’s most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be recognized as one of Canada’s top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy in line with the foundational goals of Eyes High, 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.

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 professional success while they are here. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.