Classification & Regular Hours

Hours per Week: 35

Salary Grade: 15

The base salary will be $71,970 - $102,690 per annum. Starting salary will be aligned with the successful candidate's experience, skills, and demonstrated qualifications.

Please note, this is a 3-year temporary full-time contract opportunity. This contract includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Secondments are Welcome

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Responsibilities

The Development Officer is responsible for supporting the full scope of development activities within their portfolio, relating to the discovery, cultivation, solicitation, recognition and stewardship of a portfolio of prospects and donors. The Development Officer will work with development colleagues to create, implement, evaluate and manage effective, innovative fundraising strategies, which match the University's academic objectives and financial needs with the highest philanthropic aspirations of donors. The Development Officer will plan and execute campaign activities via digital channels (e.g. Zoom), phone, email and in-person, to strengthen donor loyalty in support of revenue and engagement strategies, which financially support the activities of Western and Development.

Qualifications

Education:

• Undergraduate Degree
• Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) designation preferred

Experience:

• 3 years of experience in fundraising or a similar revenue-generating role
• Experience fundraising in a University or other complex non-profit environment preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Familiarity with best practices in records maintenance
• Familiarity with charitable sector and fundraising databases
• Ability to effectively lead a fundraising or revenue-generating campaign and achieve targets
• Ability to collaborate and develop credible relationships with a wide variety of individuals
• Oral and written communication skills with an emphasis on proposal development and delivering presentations
• Ability to work in a manner that models best practices in confidentiality standards
• Cross-cultural competency with an ability to interact and work effectively with people from different cultures and backgrounds
• Self-driven, critical thinker who is highly skilled at anticipating and resolving stakeholder relation issues
• Ability to make decisions and recommendations that are clearly linked to the organization's strategy and goals
• Commitment to ongoing professional development with a desire to take on new challenges
• Discretion, tact and maturity to deal with public relations issues related to higher education
• Ambitious with the ability to identify opportunities, develop action plans and set challenging goals in order to achieve desired outcomes
• Ability to work within a flexible schedule to accommodate the University's events and activities
• Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
• Willingness and ability to travel; must have a valid passport
• Familiarity with University policies and procedures preferred

Please Note:

This position is an existing vacancy. This position is fully in-person, on-site. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.