Overview
Development Officer Jobs in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada at Saint Mary’s University
Development Officer – Advancement
Date Posted:February 7, 2025
Posting Deadline:February 21, 2025
Department:Advancement
Type of Employment:Permanent, Full-Time
Group Affiliation:APC Group, Group 5 ($59,435 – $76,595 annually)
At Saint Mary’s University, you will be surrounded by a talented and dedicated team of professionals committed to accessibility,diversity, and the provision of a positive and supportivelearning environment. We recognize the importance of the contribution and growth of each individual in the University’s success. We are currently looking to fill the position of Development Officer to join ourAdvancementteam.
What we offer
As a team member at Saint Mary’s, we are proud to offer many benefits. Some of these include:
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits package
Defined Contribution Pension plan
Vacation
Personal days
Flexible Workplace
Professional development
Holiday closure
Summer hour schedule
Employee Transit EPass through Halifax Transit
Job Information and Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Director of Philanthropy, the Development Officer will:
Qualify a portfolio of donors from a larger group of donors and prospective donors.
Create individual goals for each person in the portfolio based on the donor’s history of giving and the organization’s knowledge of that donor’s potential.
Create a plan for each donor that will serve as a personalized fundraising plan. Execute that plan on a timely basis to secure donations.
Develop and maintaincollaborative, supportive relationships with Deans, faculty, staff, and key volunteers to initiate, maintain and strengthen relationships with donors and donor prospects.
Participate in alumni and University activities that aim to draw the community closer to the University.
Collaborate within theAdvancementteam for gift administration, prospect research, donor communications, web stories, etc.
Keep abreast in the field of fund development through attendance at conferences and maintaining memberships and actively participating in professional organizations.
Experience andEducationRequirements
To be the successful Development Officer you will have:
Undergraduate degree or Certificate in Fundraising Management.
Demonstrated fundraising experience, with a minimum of two years of fundraising experience.
Strong organizational andanalytical skills.
Above average interpersonal, oral and writtencommunication skillswith strongattention to detail.
Demonstrated capability with the MS Office Suite of products and spreadsheets.
Ability to organize adiversearray of tasks in order to achieve outcomes in a timely fashion.
Experience working withClient RelationshipManagement software would be an asset.
Willingness to travel.
Application Details
Apply for this opportunity online using our online application system through Career Beacon. Click on “Apply Now” and complete all required information fields. Qualified candidates should submit the following with their application:
Resume
Cover Letter
Three Professional References
Late applications may not receive consideration. We appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please.
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Title: Development Officer
Company: Saint Mary’s University
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Category: Non-Profit & Social Impact
