Development Officer, Annual and Planned Giving - Jobs in Wolfville, NS

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Competition #22-29-AU:Acadia seeks a Development Officer, Annual and Planned Giving in the Office of Advancement to generate financial support for Acadia through various fundraising programs.The Development Officer will be responsible for contributing to the achievement of revenue goals through supporting other staff and through personal success in fundraising efforts specifically in the areas of annual and planned giving.To fulfill these goals, the Development Officer will provide leadership in the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of charitable gifts in support of specific projects. They will be required to manage the direct mail and planned giving programs while maintaining up-to-date contact reports. The Development Officer will also prepare and present proposals for prospective donors, provide outstanding stewardship, and contribute to the overall fundraising strategy for the University.QUALIFICATIONS:

• We are seeking a candidate who is skilled in relationship building, and in creating, developing, and presenting proposals.
• A solid record in fundraising and stewardship is essential, along with the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with other staff and volunteers.
• This position is best suited to a person with a background in business, marketing, communications and/or sales. A bachelors degree in these areas is preferred, along with a minimum of three years of related experience.
• Experience in gift planning vehicles and direct mail will be considered assets, as is an Acadia degree and/or CFRE.

THE REWARDS:Acadia offers a comprehensive benefit package in addition to a starting salary commensurate with qualifications and experience in the range of $58,826 - $70,250 per annum (AUPAT Level 6).Acadia University, located in Mikmaki, the ancestral territory of the Mikmaq nation, is one of Canadas leading primarily undergraduate institutions. For over 180 years, Acadia has been providing students with a learning environment that ensures they have every opportunity to succeed in life. Our graduates emerge with the tools required to be global citizens and community leaders. Acadias faculty and staff are key to our institutional success and share a commitment to provide our students with a high quality post-secondary education. As a staff member, you will be part of this transformational educational experience where innovation is encouraged, and your ideas are welcomed.Acadia University is located only one hour from the city of Halifax in Nova Scotias beautiful Annapolis Valley in the Town of Wolfville. Wolfville offers residents an affordable lifestyle, outstanding recreational opportunities, internationally acclaimed restaurants, a healthy economy, and the best weather in the Atlantic provinces. The Town of Wolfville is one of the fastest-growing communities in Nova Scotia where people find the perfect mix of small-town livability and urban energy. Its a place that people love to live, and those who do not live here love to visit.To see more information on why Acadia is an employer of choice, please visit our website at www.hr.acadiau.ca.TO APPLY: To apply for this opportunity, click on the "Apply Now" button and upload your cover letter and resume. For further information or to request a detailed job description, please contact Jennifer Veinot at jennifer.veinot@acadiau.ca.Consideration of applications will begin on July 15, 2022.Acadia University acknowledges that we are in Mikmaki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mikmaq. This territory is covered by the "Treaties of Peace and Friendship" which the Mikmaq, Wəlastəkwiyik (Maliseet), and Passamaquoddy Peoples first signed with the British Crown in 1726. The treaties did not deal with surrender of lands and resources but in fact recognized Mikmaq and Wəlastəkwiyik (Maliseet) title and established the rules for what was to be an ongoing relationship between nations. Acknowledging the land that we are on, means that we are working towards decolonization across campus.Acadia University is strongly committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, Black and African Nova Scotians, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons living with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ community members, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.As part of your application, you will be invited to complete a brief Employment Equity Voluntary Self-Identification Form. This form is voluntary.The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact jennifer.veinot@acadiau.ca.Please be advised that only those invited for an interview will be contacted. The University reserves the right not to fill this position. A six-month eligibility list may be established from this competition to fill future vacancies for identical positions. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.Quick Apply

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