Advancement Officer
Core
A fundraising-focused role leveraging alumni engagement to secure financial contributions for faculty priorities through targeted outreach and strategic relationship-building.
Role type
Mid-level advancement officer (fundraising)
Builds
Philanthropic support and donor commitment for the Faculty of Arts
Domain
Higher education / Non-profit fundraising
Required skills
Fundraising strategy, alumni relationship management, prospect identification and cultivation, solicitation, volunteer management, event planning, donor stewardship, proposal writing, database management
Preferred skills
Major gift solicitation experience, post-secondary fundraising background, familiarity with Raiser's Edge
Technologies
Raiser's Edge, Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Develop and implement alumni engagement strategies to drive fundraising goals; cultivate relationships with alumni and prospects; manage a portfolio of prospects with giving potential of $10,000–$25,000; collaborate on annual advancement plans and faculty-specific proposals; coordinate volunteer mobilization for donor advocacy; manage correspondence and reporting in advancement systems.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC