22 Oct
MRU
Calgary
Description
About MRU
Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University has grown from a vibrant college in the 1930s to become a mid-sized university in 2009. We offer smaller class sizes, a robust liberal education and unique undergraduate programs. Currently, more than 15,000 credit students choose from 14 bachelor degrees and 38 majors.
Mount Royal University is situated on an ancient and storied land that is steeped in ceremony and history that, until recently, was occupied exclusively by people indigenous to this place. With gratitude and reciprocity, Mount Royal acknowledges the relationships to the land and all beings, and the songs, stories and teachings of the Siksika Nation, the Piikani Nation,
the Kainai Nation, the Îethka Stoney Nakoda Nation (consisting of the Chiniki, Bearspaw and Goodstoney Nations), the people of the Tsuut’ina Nation, and the Métis.
A student-focused undergraduate university built on teaching excellence, we are known for our top-calibre programs, high-quality teaching and learning experience, robust delivery of liberal education, scholarly teaching, experiential learning and undergraduate research. Learn more at mru.ca/AcademicPlan.
Mount Royal University is committed to removing barriers and fostering the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented or discouraged in our society. In support of our belief that diversity in our faculty and staff enriches the work, learning and research experiences for the entire campus community, we strongly encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities)
to apply.
About the Department of Development
Although Mount Royal University’s history dates back more than 100 years, our transition from college to university is relatively recent, bringing with it unique and exciting fund development opportunities. We began our last $250 million transformative campaign as a college but finished it as a university. The new strategic plan for the University places a priority focus on fundraising and sets very ambitious targets to triple the total value of scholarships available to students, more than double the size of the endowment portfolio and increase alumni philanthropy exponentially in the coming years.
A new and exciting campus master plan will guide the construction of new facilities on campus for the next 20 years.
About the Role
The Leadership Giving Officer is responsible for building and growing a leadership giving and annual giving pipeline which includes the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of annual giving donors with a focus on those at the leadership giving level. The Leadership Giving Officer (LGO) will also work with limited sponsorships, on-campus fundraising support, and grant applications. Working with the broader development team, the LGO will identify giving priorities and opportunities. Along with their face-to-face fundraising responsibilities the LGO will contribute to the overall work to engage, solicit and steward annual giving donors.
The LGO is a member of the University Advancement team and reports to the Manager, Annual Giving and Gift Compliance.
This is a full time replacement term position, working 35 hours per week and ending at the conclusion of the 12-month term. This position also may require work outside of regular hours for event participation and stewardship activities.
Responsibilities
Responsibility 1 (50%): Leadership Giving
- First point of contact for leadership level giving
- Maintain a pipeline of leadership giving donors
- Working closely with Student Awards, and Annual Giving teams to identify, cultivate and renew annual award donors
- Develop engagement strategy for leadership giving, including stewardship and ongoing engagement
- Demonstrate a high level of knowledge of the case for support for priority fundraising initiatives at Mount Royal
- Work closely with internal partners across campus on fundraising initiatives
- Identify potential constituent groups for ongoing philanthropic engagement
Responsibility 2 (25%): Annual Giving
- Assist in planning giving campaigns for constituent groups that may or may not include leadership donors
- Respond to Annual Giving inquiries (email, phone)
- Assist with strategic planning for Leadership and Annual Giving Team
Responsibility 3 (25%): Administrative Tasks
- Participating in regular fundraising meetings with colleagues and team meetings
- Managing prospect/donor relationships and maintaining contact history using RENXT CRM
- Stewardship report development and distribution for those donors on pipeline
- Completing gift processing paperwork and agreements for those donors on pipeline
Qualifications
- Three or Four Year Bachelor Degree or Equivalent experience
- Educational background in nonprofit management or CFRE designation an asset
- Strong technical writing skills required
- Ability to work independently and use independent judgment to troubleshoot issues
- Effective communication skills, positive attitude, creative thinking and collaboration skills
- Strong organizational skills, effective at managing multiple priorities and working against deadlines
- Excellent customer service and relationship-building skills
- Experience working with external and internal clients, donors, volunteers
- Research skills,
ability to use and extrapolate data from RENXT
Additional essential specific skills or special requirements
- Experience working with databases, preferably RENXT or other CRM
- Expertise in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong time management skills and ability to multitask
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Willingness to engage new donors or alumni by phone or in-person
What We Offer
Talented and committed employees are the driving force behind student success. We strive to be an employer of choice among Canadian post-secondary institutions. At Mount Royal University, we recognize that people are a combination of many intersecting identities; we work to cultivate an environment that welcomes the whole person,
and harnesses the strength that is available in our diversity, creating a rich and inclusive workplace. Investing in the learning and development of our employees benefits the individual and the University. A variety of services, resources and programs encourage a healthy, productive workplace. Mount Royal University offers a competitive total compensation package including health and dental benefits, pension, health and personal spending accounts, paid vacation, winter holiday closure, personal days and a free membership in our fully equipped recreation centre.
Our campus offers the convenience of a medical clinic, dentist and pharmacy, as well as a variety of wellness services such as physiotherapists and massage therapists. Campus Recreation offers many activities, including personal training, climbing, aquatics, sports and certifications for students, employees and the public.
Salary: $60,571 - $76,640 per annum
Closing Date: Open until suitable candidate found
A cover letter and resume should be submitted in one .pdf document. Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name], [Requisition Number], [Document Title].pdf (ex. Smith, 997941, CV.pdf).
▶️ Leadership Giving Officer
🖊️ MRU
📍 Calgary