Senior Officer Donor Engagement
Senior Officer Donor Engagement
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Job Summary
The Senior Officer Donor Engagement is a key member of the Relationship and Fund Development department team securing major and planned gifts to support student awards education programs capital projects research initiatives and other funding priorities that advance the work of the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV).
The incumbent leads fundraising on behalf of UFV faculties and/or programs as assigned working closely with deans senior leaders faculty staff and volunteers across the organization. The Senior Officer plays a key role in achieving fundraising and engagement goals in UFVs Integrated Strategic Plan.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in communications marketing business administration or a related field or a diploma from a recognized postsecondary institution combined with relevant work experience.
Minimum five 5 years of successful fundraising experience with at least three 3 years in major gifts fundraising with preferred experience in a postsecondary environment or similar fundraising organization.
Certified FundRaising Executive (CFRE) designation an asset.
Experience working within a centralized fundraising system an asset.
Demonstrated success working with highnetworth donors to solicit and secure five and sixfigure gifts.
Demonstrated experience securing corporate donations and sponsorship delivering recognition benefits and activations.
Demonstrated experience working with institutions senior leadership team deans faculty or equivalent as well as board members and other volunteers to identify prospects and solicit gifts.
Advanced experience tracking moves management in a CRM preferably Raisers Edge/NXT.
Advanced experience using Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office required.
Exceptional customer service and people skills comfortable networking and representing UFV at functions and events.
Creative and entrepreneurial outlook with a strong intellectual curiosity.
Positive attitude and enthusiasm.
Experience working with and representing the interests of diverse populations.
High standards of professional etiquette ethics integrity and judgement.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to address complex / confidential / sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with a keen attention to detail spelling and grammar.
Ability to work independently with excellent project management and planning skills to achieve goals and deadlines.
Flexibility and adaptability in the face of changing operational priorities.
Ability to work under pressure independently and as a team player.
Knowledge of and experience in a postsecondary environment preferred.
Knowledge of and experience working in the Fraser Valley an asset.
About UFV
The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the traditional territory of the Halqemylemspeaking peoples. We express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in St:lo Tm:xw (St:lo Land; St:lo World). In all that we do UFV strives to support and honour the St:lo peoples goals of selfdetermination and wellbeing on these lands. A commitment to Indigenization and Reconciliation is core to our institutional Vision andIntegrated Strategic Plan: IYAQAWTXW which means House of Transformation. This commitment includes the goal of centering Indigenous ways of knowing throughout our organization recognizing our responsibilities to community and a multiyear plan to increase the number of Indigenous faculty staff and administrators working at UFV.
UFV has campus locations in Abbotsford Chilliwack Mission and Hope in the beautiful British Columbia and in Chandigarh India. Recognized as one of BCs top employers UFV offers a combination of career and lifestyle benefits. Join a team of 1400 passionate professionals who value integrity inclusivity and excellence. At UFV you will serve a vibrant community and shape the future of 15000 students.
Indigenization equity and diversity are essential to our work as a university. A diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented and marginalized. At UFV we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we proudly serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples members of groups that experience discrimination due to race colour place of origin ancestry and/or religion persons who identify as women and 2SLGBTQ and persons with disabilities. We invite applicants to complete a confidential selfidentification survey as part of the application process. All questions are voluntary with an option to decline to answer. Information will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the recruitment process and results are not shared with the selection committee. Inquiries about the survey may be directed to.Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In an effort to be both environmentally and fiscally responsible UFV will contact only candidates receiving an interview. We thank all applicants for considering UFV for employment. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/ or a verification of their education credentials.
UFV is committed to the principle of equity in employment.
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Senior IC
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