Senior Development Officer in Winnipeg

The Senior Development Officer’s primary responsibility is to fundraise for RRC Polytech with a major gifts focus to identify, build and grow relationships with current and prospective donors (individuals, corporations, foundations, associations, and organizations with the capacity to contribute gifts will be part of this portfolio) and secure funding for Polytech initiatives. Building relationships with potential donors and securing external funding ensures the stability of academic programs, college revenue, graduation rates, a positive corporate image and is critical to RRC Polytech’s future.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• University or college degree/Diploma in Business Administration, Arts or related field of study. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience in prospecting and securing new individual and corporate donors, closing five-and six-figure gifts, based on annual goals.
• Several years experience in external relationship management such as sales, fundraising, and/or account management.
• Proven experience executing fundraising or sales campaigns and meeting/exceeding major gift targets.
• Development, implementation and evaluation of strategic moves management plans.
• Knowledge of concepts, principles, best practices and ethics of fundraising.
• Knowledge of economic impacts and industry sectors in Manitoba.
• Ability to work under pressure while adhering to tight deadlines and managing competing priorities to achieve multiple fundraising targets.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills including the ability to persuade and negotiate with a variety of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability in developing and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent critical thinking skills to solve problems, develop trust and credibility with prospects and donors.
• Ability to direct and advance a project from inception to completion to encourage collaboration among participants.
• Ability to travel and work remotely at various sites.
• Association of Fundraising Professionals and/or Canadian Association of Gift Planners member or eligible to become a member.
• Experience building a respectful workplace culture that promotes diversity, learning and continuous improvement.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• This position may be required to work evenings and/or weekends.
• Incumbent must provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Records Check.

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

RRC Polytech campuses are located on the lands of the Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anishininwak, Dakota Oyate, and Denésuline, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. We recognize and honour Treaty 3 Territory Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, the source of Winnipeg’s clean drinking water. In addition, we acknowledge Treaty Territories which provide us with access to electricity we use in both our personal and professional lives.