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Development Coordinator

Job Description

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title

Development Coordinator (2 Designated Positions)

Department/Unit

Advancement

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number

S048-24

Employee Group

DPMG

Position Type

Regular, On-Going

Duration of Contract (if applicable)

Employment Type

Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE)

1.0

Salary

$51,234 - $68,435 per annum

Classification

ADM-04

Provisional Statement

This is a provisional classification. Formal regular review classification procedures may be initiated at any time by the incumbent or supervisor after the incumbent has worked a minimum of six months in the role.

About Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary

Dalhousie University’s Office of Advancement is responsible for all fundraising and alumni engagement activities at the institution. A team of over 100 advancement professionals cultivate relationships with alumni and friends of the university and work with donors to help them achieve personal fulfilment through philanthropic investment. Dalhousie donors commit in aggregate over $70 million each year in the interest of supporting student success, scientific research, and community impact. Reporting to the Senior Directors of Development, the Development Coordinators play an integral role in strategically supporting the solicitation, cultivation, and stewardship of prospects and donors. They will seek to maximize the donor experience and ensure a high level of engagement between our stakeholders and their respective faculties.

Key Responsibilities

Work closely with the Senior Directors of Development and the assigned team of Development leads in the planning and execution of comprehensive fundraising strategies (i.e., moves management) for each potential donor assigned to the team.
Participate in the implementation of a strategic plan that includes an annual fundraising goal and business plan objectives for the team. This includes creating briefing notes, maintaining moves management for key prospects, volunteer management, donor engagement and communication on behalf of frontline fundraisers, and leading the planning for donor events.
Facilitate gift agreements with stakeholders according to policy and procedures.
Create customized stewardship reports and engagement plans for donors.
Work with Advancement Marketing and Communications to assist with proposal development, production, and collateral materials.

Note

In keeping with the principles of Dalhousie’s Employment Equity Plan, this position is designated to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the following groups: Indigenous persons of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups.

Please note that to be eligible for this position, you must self-identify as belonging to one or more of the equity-deserving groups mentioned above.

Infrequent travel may be required.

The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.

Required Qualifications

Undergraduate degree with three years’ experience in fundraising, business development, professional sales, marketing, communications, or other relationship-intensive work. (or equivalent combination of training and experience).
Ability to develop people and project leadership skills.
Strong writing skills with the ability to clearly demonstrate alignment between a project’s goals and the needs of the end user.
A self-starter with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with team.

Assets

Job Competencies

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core and leadership competencies (https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html), in particular:

Respect & Inclusion
Adaptability
Knowledge & Thinking Skills
Communication
Service

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.

Application Consideration

Applications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration.

We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or Human Resources.

Diversity Statement

Please note that to be eligible for this position, you must self-identify as belonging to one or more of the equity-deserving groups mentioned above.

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies

Open Date

02/16/2024

Close Date

03/01/2024

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicant

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