Development Officer

Classification & Regular Hours

Hours per Week: 35

Salary Grade 15

Hiring Range: $70,000 - $85,000, commensurate with experience.

Please note, this is a temporary full time contract opportunity with a benefits package. The expected end date is October 31, 2028.

Secondments are Welcome

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About Western

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

About Us

The Faculty of Science at Western University is proud of our inspiring educators, creative researchers, brilliant scientists-in-training, exceptional alumni and dedicated staff. We make fundamental discoveries and collaborate with world-leading partners in areas ranging from materials science to meteor physics to animal behaviour to financial modelling, driving innovation for over a hundred years. We train Canada's next generation of scientific leaders in foundational knowledge, professional skills, and unique interdisciplinary programs.

The Western Advancement division plays a leading role in strengthening awareness of and support for the University’s mission and goals by leading alumni relations and fundraising efforts across campus and beyond. All departments within the Division build enduring alumni and public trust through understanding and support for Western University in a coordinated campus-wide effort that results in the engagement and funding needed to make an impact. There are 3 departments within the Division – Departments of Development, Alumni Relations and Advancement Operations.

Responsibilities

The Development Officer is responsible for supporting the full scope of development activities within the Faculty of Science, relating to the discovery, cultivation, solicitation, recognition and stewardship of a portfolio of prospects and donors. The role will work with development colleagues to create, implement, evaluate and manage effective, innovative fundraising strategies, which match the Faculty’s and 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 the Faculty.

Qualifications

Education:

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

Experience:

• 3 years’ experience in fundraising or similar revenue-generating role
• Experience fundraising in a University or other complex non-profit environment is 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
• Communication skills with the ability to converse with, write reports for, and deliver presentations to all levels of the organization
• 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 remain highly motivated, resilient, innovative, and collaborative when faced with challenges
• Ability to work within a flexible schedule to accommodate the University’s events and activities
• Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
• Problem solving skills and sound professional judgment, especially regarding confidential/sensitive matters
• Proven ability and natural inclination to develop relationships by interacting with people in a professional, respectful and diplomatic manner
• Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team to achieve department goals
• Willingness and ability to travel; must have a valid passport
• Familiarity with University policies and procedures preferred

Western Values Diversity

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.

Please Note:

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.