Development Officer
Full-Time Support Staff
Reporting to the Manager, Alumni & Advancement, the Development Officer plays a critical role on the University Advancement team in the achievement of Nipissing University’s current and future financial viability. The Development Officer will identify, cultivate, solicit and steward potential donors and sustain relationships with internal/external stakeholders including individuals, corporations, foundations, and community partners.
Major responsibilities will include building and executing a comprehensive donor relations strategy to steward significant philanthropic gifts from alumni and donors in support of Nipissing University. The Development Officer will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders at the University to ensure that donors are efficiently stewarded, and gift agreements are adhered to, with a goal of deepening the interest and commitment of the University’s donors. In addition to stewardship, the Development Officer will collaborate on developing and implementing plans for the cultivation and solicitation of gifts and sponsorship in support of our annual fund.
The successful candidate will have a University degree, with a minimum of two to three years of related work experience within a charitable, not-for-profit sector in a development function, preferably in a stewardship, fundraising, or sponsorships capacity. A Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) would be considered an asset.
A comprehensive group benefits and pension plan is offered, as well as a tuition subsidy for eligible dependents.
Please submit your letter of application and resume in one document, via email to careers@nipissingu.ca by 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 30, 2024.
Hiring is subject to final budgetary approval. In accordance with Article 12.05 (b) of the OPSEU Full-Time Support Staff Collective Agreement and OPSEU Part-Time Staff Collective Agreement, first consideration is given to those internal applicants. The search committee would like to thank all applications for their interest in Nipissing University. Please note that only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted.
Nipissing University is committed to employment equity and strongly encourages applications, which may include self-identification in a cover letter from Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQI+ and racialized minorities.
Nipissing University must gather information from applicants to determine eligibility to work in Canada. Please include a statement in your application to identify whether you are a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or are otherwise legally eligible to work in Canada. The search committee would like to thank all applicants for their interest in Nipissing University.
Nipissing University will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation please contact Human Resources at access@nipissingu.ca.
