Associate Director, Development, Faculty of Social Work, Library, Faculty of Education -WILFRID LAUR

WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL JOB POSTING

Competition #: 44/2009
Position Title: Associate Director, Development, Faculty of Social Work, Library, Faculty of Education Department: University Development

Reports to: Director, Development Accountability to the Deans of the Faculties of Social Work, Education and to the Librarian Job Status: Full-time, continuing
Posting Closes: Monday, July 20, 2009
Position Summary
The Associate Director, Development, Faculty of Social Work, Faculty of Education and the Library, is accountable for all aspects of fundraising and donor relations within the said units. As a collegial member of the overall Development Team, the Associate Director develops and implements fundraising and donor relations strategies which reflect the priorities and values of the Faculty of Social Work, Faculty of Education and the Library within a broad plan established by University Development. Specifically, these strategies will include plans for prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship. S/he will maintain a close rapport with the respective Deans, Librarian and key faculty and staff.

The Associate Director will develop annual performance goals with measureable outputs, including financial targets for new gifts and pledges in consultation with the Vice-President, Development & Alumni Relations, the Director of Development and the respective Deans and Librarian. The Associate Director is also responsible for the coordination of development-oriented events of interest and value to prospects, donors and students.


As a key member of the Development team at Laurier, the Associate Director participates in faculty/department-wide planning and initiatives which enhance fundraising.






Major Gift Fundraising and Prospect Management
• Manages an assigned list of 100-150 donors and prospects representing individuals, foundations, corporations and associations for the purpose of securing financial support;
• Develops and implements strategies for identification, cultivation, and solicitation of prospects to achieve financial targets;
• Coordinates prospect/donor calls, makes visits and conducts all necessary follow-up including correspondence to donors, contact reports, updates to Banner, and drafting of terms and conditions;
• Develops, submits and follows up on funding proposals to prospective donors;
• Develops and implements, in concert with the Donor Relations Officer, stewardship strategy for individual donors, including gift announcements, donor cultivation/recognition events, and reports to donors on progress and outcomes of fundraising projects they have supported with a view to strengthening those relationships.

Faculty Specific Fundraising Planning, Strategy Development & Reporting

• Plans and implements the Faculty of Social Work, Faculty of Education and Library’s involvement in the overall Development program; collaborates with Faculty resources in fulfilling the plan;
• Maintains a good working knowledge of the activities, priorities and needs in teaching, research and other areas of the Faculty of Social Work, Faculty of Education and Library;
• Reports bi-weekly to the Director, Development and, at minimum, on a monthly basis to the respective Deans and Librarian on all fundraising and donor relations initiatives. 
• Recommends specific actions to increase the effectiveness of development activities including own performance;
• Engages and assists the Deans, Librarian, and individual faculty members in fundraising and donor relations activities on behalf of the unit;
• Develops and implements plans for fundraising activities which support the priorities of the units, including specific measureable goals for visits and solicitations;
• Develops reports on fundraising progress;
• Participates in Dean’s Council meetings or other relevant bodies by reporting regularly on development activities;
• Works collaboratively with Alumni Relations team to ensure prospect identification and relationship building occurs;
• Maintains a high degree of sensitivity to the specific needs, values and culture of the respective Faculties and Library.
• Coordinates graduate program fundraising in the Faculty of Social Work and the Faculty of education with the goals and needs of the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

External Communications

• Collaborates with other Development & Alumni Relations staff to prepare and coordinate all communication pertaining to fundraising and donor relations within the units;
• Prepares and edits relevant communications materials, such as project descriptions, case statements, funding proposals, and gift agreements.
• Assists and advises the Director, Development on specific fundraising initiatives and strategies.


Volunteer Management, Faculty Liaison and Administration

• Identifies, recruits and manages volunteers to assist in fundraising activities as appropriate;
• Provides direction and advice to student fundraising initiatives;
• In consultation with other colleagues, ensures the effective and efficient use of centralized resources and information;
• Contributes to the preparation and management of the annual budget for Development and Alumni Relations;
• Assists in the management of the daily activities of the Development Assistants.


Qualifications
• Undergraduate degree;
• Five to seven years’ experience in major gift fundraising, preferably in a post secondary fundraising and donor relations function (or relevant experience);
• A strong commitment to post secondary education and continuous learning;
• Sound knowledge of the vision and objectives of University Development and the Faculty of Social Work, Faculty of Education & Library;
• An understanding of ethical fundraising practices and the various regulations and guidelines pertaining to fundraising;
• Demonstrated success working with volunteers; personable, outgoing, detail oriented
• Strong planning and project management skills;
• Proficiency in the use of data base management tools, contact management software, and office management software;
• Proven track record of success in major gift fundraising;
• Collaboration and teamwork; able to play a key role in overall Development Team
• Strong oral, written and presentation skills;
• Capital Campaign experience an asset.


PLEASE NOTE

This position is available to all candidates and is a confidential management position.

While we appreciate all applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

To apply please forward a cover letter and up to date resume to Human Resources by July 20, 2009 at 4:30 pm. Resumes many also be emailed directly to recruit@wlu.ca Please quote competition number in subject line of email.

Thank you.


Wilfrid Laurier University is committed to equity and values diversity. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all genders and sexual orientations, persons with disabilities, Aboriginals persons and persons of a visible minority.

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