City : Ottawa

Category : Regular Full Time

Industry : Education

Employer : University of Ottawa

The University of Ottawa—A crossroads of cultures and ideas

At the University of Ottawa, we are driven to challenge the status quo and to be a catalyst for change. With over 250,000+ alumni, students, faculty and staff, the reach and influence of our community is world-wide. 
Having taken stock of our extraordinary growth in recent years, uOttawa looks to the future with confidence, ambition and vision, poised to complete our evolution into an illustrious, internationally renowned university. Transformation 2030 is our vision for building the university of tomorrow - one that is more sustainable, more connected, more agile, and more impactful
Build your career with us and help us re-IMAGINE the future.

The Office of Advancement raises funds to support uOttawa’s strategic priorities. We work with alumni, individual donors, corporations and foundations to build relationships that lead to philanthropic engagement, finding ways to help our donors direct their gifts to impact projects that inspire them. Our Development Team is a group of talented high performers who have built a solid reputation for delivering results and building long-term relationships

Position purpose:
The Development Officer manages the development, implementation and evaluation of fundraising plans with the primary purpose of maximizing revenue generation from individuals and organizations at the leadership and entry-level major gift stage in the donor life cycle ($1,000 to $25,000 – including planned giving). 
Actively manages a portfolio of existing and prospective donors and provides fundraising support for a dedicated university hub that serves multiple faculties/services. As required, manages special appeals, communications or alumni relations activities in support of targeted fundraising projects. Shares philanthropic opportunities and develops joint strategies with colleagues and service units to optimize revenue opportunities.

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

• Actively developing and managing a portfolio of up to 120 donors and prospects at the leadership and entry-level major gift stage in the donor life cycle ($1,000 to $25,000 – including planned giving). 
• Initiating and cultivating ongoing relationships with donors and prospects with the objective of renewing and upgrading gifts, acquiring new donors and promoting their involvement and commitment to the University.
• Establishing priorities and work plans by analyzing all relevant data and metrics, with a view to focus on high-potential activities and prospects. 
• Developing and maintaining a sound knowledge of the University’s, faculties’ and services’ goals and priorities. 
• Working closely with the Donor Relations team, maintaining an active stewardship program and ensuring all processes and procedures are donor-focused and service-oriented. 

What you will bring:

• A University degree
• Knowledge of fundraising processes, best practices and current industry trends
• Minimum of 3 years of professional fundraising or related experience preferably in an educational or non-profit environment
• Exceptional oral and written communication and relationship building skills 
• Demonstrated ability to successfully identify and solicit support through personal visits and various communications; knowledge of giving vehicles 
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to interact with prospects and stakeholders 
• A creative and innovative team player with excellent problem solving skills, strategic aptitude and sound judgement 
• Ability to efficiently organize and manage a diverse range of assignments while meeting multiple deadlines, along with thorough attention to details and consistent follow through 
• Resourceful and independent while remaining comfortable working within the framework of a team-oriented environment 
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office suite
• Experience with Raiser’s Edge or other fundraising database
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends, and to travel frequently.
• Valid driver’s license and passport required
• Bilingualism – French and English (spoken and written)

Key Competencies at uOttawa:
Here are the required competencies for all or our employees at uOttawa: 

Planning: Organize in time a series of actions or events in order to realise an objective or a project. Plan and organize own work and priorities in regular daily activities.
Initiative: Demonstrate creativity and initiative to suggest improvements and encourage positive results. Is proactive and self-starting. Show availability and willingness to go above and beyond whenever it is possible.
Client Service Orientation: Help or serve others to meet their needs. This implies anticipating and identifying the needs of internal and external clients and finding solutions on how to meet them.
Teamwork and Cooperation: Cooperate and work well with other members of the team to reach common goal(s). Accept and give constructive feedback. Able to adjust own behaviour to reach the goals of the team.