Development Officer advancing Athletics fundraising at the University of Alberta. Managing major-gift prospects, donor engagement, sponsorships, and philanthropic projects.
Responsibilities
Establish and evaluate annual fundraising targets and operational plans with the Development Manager and Director of University Development
Report progress toward annual fundraising targets through bi-weekly updates and annual performance evaluations
Manage a portfolio of approximately 80–100 donor relationships at a current giving level of $25,000+
Personally visit 75–125 gift prospects/donors annually
Lead fundraising for special projects such as class gifts and donor or community-facing events
Track, document, and communicate fundraising activity in the Advance database
Identify and engage volunteers as advisors to Athletics fundraising strategies
Identify potential major gift prospects and advance donor relationships
Support Athletic Sponsorship activities
Collaborate with University Development, External Relations, alumni, events, donor relations, planned giving, annual giving, prospect management, research services, and other partners
Collaborate on prospect identification and annual giving strategies
Support gift processing and donor stewardship
Participate in Development community activities, learning sessions, information sharing, and joint initiatives
Requirements
Undergraduate degree in a related discipline
3+ years of progressive, full-time fundraising experience (preferred)
Related experience in sales, marketing, financial services, public relations or business development considered
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