Senior Development Officer – Campaign
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Salary: $84,655.22 - $112,153.60
Please Note: This is a temporary position ending on or before March 2030 with the possibility of extension.
NAIT is embarking on its most ambitious comprehensive fundraising campaign to date anchored by the forthcoming Advanced Skills Center. The Senior Development Officer – Campaign will play a crucial role in engaging new and existing NAIT’s supporters. The successful candidate will join NAIT as we expand our Individual Giving program with the full energy and resources of a comprehensive campaign behind them. Reporting to the Campaign Director, the Senior Development Officer- Campaign is accountable for advancing NAIT’s polytechnic mission through strategic fundraising and partnership development, focused on individuals in support of the comprehensive campaign. This position requires developing, managing, and executing strategies for the identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation and securing of significant gifts, while building and nurturing successful relationships that meet the needs of both the donor and NAIT. This role is located in Edmonton, Alberta and is a hybrid position allowing flexible work from home options.
Key Responsibilities:
Actively manage and grow a portfolio of 80-120 individual donors and prospects, with a focus on, major ($25,000 - $999,999) and leadership ($1,000,000+) gifts.
Outreach to potential, former and current donors with an emphasis on individual donors.
Identify, cultivate, solicit and assist with stewardship of qualified prospects capable of contributing a major gift or leadership gift to the institute.
Clearly articulate NAIT’s strategic plan, values, institutional initiatives, and priorities with confidence and interest in furthering NAIT’s mission.
Meet individually with prospective and current donors to build meaningful connections, understand donor interests, and share NAIT priorities to identify giving alignment and appropriate institutional connections.
Develop customized fundraising strategies and contribute as an active team member to implement new plans to increase support to the institute.
Collaborate and build strong relationships with a broad range of NAIT staff.
Prepare written cases for support, investment proposals, briefing documents, presentations, gift agreements, and other relevant materials.
Work with the Donor Relations team to implement appropriate donor recognition and stewardship strategies, in support of building long-term, meaningful donor relationships.
Take a leadership role in prospect identification and evaluation processes focused on individuals and corporate gifts above $10,000.
Represent NAIT in an official capacity among external audiences, including individuals, corporations, funding agencies, and professional associations.
Meet defined annual metrics and be accountable for reporting progress throughout the year.
Maintain accurate account information, including timely inputting of prospect management activities in the CRM.
Skills & Abilities:
Experienced and eager at prospect outreach.
High internal motivation and drive.
Positive with a solution-focused attitude, who can be resourceful, take initiative and work independently.
A proven track record of achieving goals with demonstrated success in fund development.
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the proven ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with a wide range of individuals.
A confident initiative taker, insightful, and skilled relationship builder.
Able to thrive in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment, carrying multiple priorities, simultaneously while remaining composed and focused.
High proficiency in proposal writing and verbal communication.
Qualifications:
Relevant post-secondary degree/diploma in Business, Marketing, Communications.
Three to five years’ experience in fund development, particularly with individuals, donor relations, portfolio management, or business development.
Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services (WES), International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or the Comparative Education Services (CES).
Remuneration: $84,655.22 – $112,153.60 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits package.
Please submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for this opportunity.
About NAIT
We are known as one of Alberta’s top employers. Being part of a community that makes a difference in the lives of students, staff, industry clients and partners, NAIT’s culture reflects our shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity, and accountability.
People are what make NAIT great, and we prioritize the employee experience. We offer benefits and unique perks focusing on health and wellness, work-life balance, recognition, and professional and personal growth. In addition to excellent vacation time, we offer paid time off between Christmas and New Year's.
NAIT supports a flexible work environment, enabling staff to request approval for on-campus, off-site, or hybrid work arrangements based on the nature of the role. Please note that remote positions require employees to reside within Canada.
NAIT is committed to fostering a safe environment that supports equity and cultivates inclusion through our Centre for Community and Belonging (CCB) and our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy. We are a proud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion. While we encourage all qualified applicants to apply, only those being considered will be contacted. If you require any accommodations, please connect with us at careers@nait.ca.