Manager, Advancement and Community Relations: Competition #183
An Internal/External Posting in the Exempt Employee Group.
Castlegar, Nelson
Posted:
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Closes: Thursday, October 11, 2018
Reporting to the Vice President, Students & Advancement, the Manager, Advancement and Community Relations provides administrative direction in advancement activities, related to the analysis, planning, execution, control and evaluation of fundraising and alumni relations services. The Manager works with the Vice President of Students and Advancement in support of the College’s strategic plan and long range budgeting and planning to support annual giving, planned giving programs as well as capital and major gift campaigns.
The Manager has responsibility for alumni relations and management of the Advancement and Community Relations staff.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
FUNDRAISING AND DONOR MANAGMENT
- Under the direction of the Vice President, Students and Advancement, the Manager is responsible for supporting the comprehensive fundraising program through short-term and longer term strategic planning; co-ordination, execution, and direction of operational, budgetary, and department staff activities for all fundraising initiatives including cultivation and solicitation of corporate sponsorships, major gifts, planned and annual giving programs to secure financial targets; plus coordinate events of interest and value to prospects, donors, and alumni of Selkirk College; the Manager works closely with the Vice President, Students and Advancement to achieve campaign targets. The Manager is responsible for acquiring new donors, cultivating donor relationships and maximizing revenues and donations to support students; develops and implements fundraising and donor relations policies, strategies, and action plans including plans for donor retention, acquisition of new donors, and related stewardship and recognition initiatives
- Develops strategies to cultivate new donors, steward relationships with current donors, and nurture relationships that will benefit Selkirk College, its students and programs; develops project briefs, working in collaboration with College departments, administrators, faculty and staff, that describe College needs and fundraising priorities to assist with the solicitation of gifts. Conducts comprehensive prospect research and co-ordination, proposal development and writing
MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS
- Responsible for supporting the development and execution a multi-channel integrated marketing and communications fundraising and alumni strategy to ensure Selkirk College has maximum level of visibility, awareness and fundraising success in the communities it serves
- Sets annual goals and objectives in collaboration with the Vice President, Students and Advancement; prepares and implements a plan which outlines the strategies and activities to be employed to meet the goals and achieve the stated objectives; actively solicits the support and involvement of external stakeholders, donors, community leaders, and community service organizations for fundraising campaigns, events and activities
ALUMNI RELATIONS
- Responsible for supervising staff engaged with alumni relations, specifically overseeing budgetary and operational initiatives and services to engage alumni with the goal of building a community loyal to and supportive of the Selkirk College and its activities and key directions
MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
- Responsible to the Vice President, Students and Advancement for the management of human resources in the Advancement and Community Relations area. Demonstrates strong leadership for an effective office; leads the recruitment and selection process for the appointment of department staff, participates and supports recruitment in other areas as a member of the management team. Coordinates orientation, training and development initiatives and activities for staff; coordinates performance evaluations for staff based on College-wide processes
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and skill in the management of gifts donated for charitable purposes; demonstrated effectiveness in developing thoughtful relationships with internal and external constituencies at all levels, especially donors, volunteer leaders and administrators; ability to think innovatively and creatively in planning new fundraising activities and developing a fresh approach to existing activities; ability to plan and manage multiple projects. Scrupulous attention to detail; ability to collaborate and negotiate with a diverse group of people for their cooperation and to obtain volunteer support; exceptional writing skills with the ability to advise and write multiple genres (marketing, journalism, public relations, technical) and determine when each is needed
Education and Experience
- A Bachelor’s degree plus eligibility for Certified Fund Raising Executive designation (CFRE)
- 2 – 3 years’ experience in fundraising, for a large organization (preferably publicly funded). An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
A Complete Job Description available from HR upon request.
This is a temporary, full-time leave replacement position commencing October 29, 2018 and ending December 20, 2019 with possibility of an extension. In accordance with the Administrative Staff Employment and Benefit Program, the salary range is Grid level 9 compensation range $63,391.00-$84,521.00 (Minimum-Market) (at a 100% appointment) and is based on qualifications and experience.
Selkirk College appreciates the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Interested and qualified applicants are invited to email their chronological resume (along with cover letter, work references and supporting documentation including diplomas and transcripts) no later than 4:00 pm on the closing date to . The personal information provided by applicants is collected pursuant to Sections 26 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). The required personal information is collected for the purposes of supporting and evaluating your application for employment with Selkirk College and for aggregate statistical purposes. The personal information will be used, retained and only disclosed by Selkirk in accordance with FIPPA. The information is related directly to and needed by Selkirk to initiate the employment application process. The information will be used to contact references supplied by you, evaluate your qualifications, and complete the employment process by making a hiring decision.
Selkirk College is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that empowers all employees to reach their full potential and where each member of the college community shares a responsibility for developing and maintaining a healthy work environment in which differences are valued. The college welcomes applications from persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and Aboriginal people. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
All résumés must be submitted via email.
This posting closes on Thursday, October 11, 2018.