Development Officer

Saint Mary’s UniversityHalifax, NS, CA

13 days ago

Salary

CA$76,595.00 yearly

Job type

Full-time

Job description

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The Opportunity

Halifax, NS Marketing and Advertising Experienced Full-time

Development Officer - Advancement

Date Posted : February 7, 2025

Posting Deadline : February 21, 2025

Department : Advancement

Type of Employment : Permanent, Full-Time

Group Affiliation : APC Group, Group 5 ($59,435 - $76,595 annually)

At Saint Mary's University, you will be surrounded by a talented and dedicated team of professionals committed to accessibility, diversity, and the provision of a positive and supportive learning environment. We recognize the importance of the contribution and growth of each individual in the University's success. We are currently looking to fill the position of Development Officer to join our Advancement team.

What we offer

As a team member at Saint Mary's, we are proud to offer many benefits. Some of these include :

Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits package
Defined Contribution Pension plan
Vacation
Personal days
Flexible Workplace
Professional development
Holiday closure
Summer hour schedule
Employee Transit EPass through Halifax Transit

Job Information and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Director of Philanthropy, the Development Officer will :

Qualifies a portfolio of donors from a larger group of donors and prospective donors.

Creates individual goals for each person in the portfolio based on the donor's history of giving and the organization's knowledge of that donor's potential.

reates a plan for each donor that will serve as a personalized fundraising plan. Executes that plan on a timely basis to secure donations.

Develops and maintains collaborative, supportive relationships with Deans, faculty, staff and key volunteers to initiate, maintain and strengthen relationships with donors and donor prospects.

Participates in alumni and University activities that aim to draw the community closer to the University.

Collaborates within Advancement team for gift administration, prospect research, donor communications, web stories, etc.

Keeps abreast in the field of fund development through attendance at conferences and maintaining memberships and actively participating in professional organizations.

Experience and Education Requirements

To be the successful Development Officer you will have :

Undergraduate degree or Certificate in Fundraising Management.

Demonstrated fundraising experience, with a minimum of two years of fundraising experience.

Strong organizational and analytical skills.

Above average interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with strong attention to detail.

Demonstrated capability with the MS Office Suite of products and spreadsheets.

Ability to organize a diverse array of tasks in order to achieve outcomes in a timely fashion.

Experience working with a Client Relationship Management software would be an asset.

Willingness to travel.

Application Details

Apply for this opportunity online using our online application system through Career Beacon. Click on "Apply Now" and complete all required information fields. Qualified candidates should submit the following with their application :

Resume

Cover Letter

Three Professional References

Late applications may not receive consideration. We appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please.

At Saint Mary's University, equity and diversity are integral to excellence and enrich our community. As an institution committed to fostering an environment of inclusion and respect, we encourage all qualified candidates to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who self-identify as Black / African Nova Scotians, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons / visible minorities, persons with disabilities and women. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition at [email protected].