Manager, Advancement

Job Description :

The Manager, Advancement is responsible for and will assist with the planning, development, and implementation of fundraising and alumni and community relations initiatives for Langara College.

Reporting to the Executive Director ( ED ), Langara College Foundation ( the Foundation ), this position provides leadership and support to deploy fundraising initiatives, increase alumni / community awareness, engagement, and programming;

and promotes engagement and partnership opportunities for the College.

Working as a part of the College Advancement team, the Manager, Advancement provides direct leadership support to the ED, to set and achieve the strategic goals of the department, oversee financial management, human resources and overall department management.

The incumbent will support the development partnerships, funding opportunities and create strategies to engage alumni. These initiatives will play a key role in connecting to the business community and fostering alumni relationships, to increase support opportunities for students.

This role will support a broad range of organizational goals by aligning a comprehensive strategy for the department with the College’s strategic plan and growth initiatives.

Qualifications Required :

Education & Experience :

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, leadership, marketing, public relations, or related discipline. Masters preferred.
• Minimum six (6) years of relevant and progressive experience in fundraising, alumni relations, marketing, communications, and / or community building at a senior capacity, preferably in the public or non-profit sector.

Post-secondary experience an asset.

• Certified or working towards a CFRE designation
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and skill in the management and stewardship of gifts donated for charitable purposes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of financial management, including budgeting, CRA chartiable regulations, legislation, and records management policies, regulations and procedures.
• Comprehensive knowledge of business and industry sectors at the provincial level as it related to relationship building and fundraising.
• Experience managing, recruiting, supervising, and working with the evaluation and discipline of staff and volunteers.
• Extensive knowledge of standard computer applications for word-processing, spreadsheets, as well as web, print, and digital design.
• Experience with customer relationship management applications.
• Established success in building and managing teams including : hiring, supervising, recruiting, training, and performance managing staff and volunteers, preferably in a complex unionized environment.
• Demonstrated ability to think outside the box, inspire others, and achieve set program / strategic goals
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of community relations / advancement. A strong understanding of / experience in a post-secondary environment an asset.

Skills & Abilities :

• Strategic-thinking with a strong sense of vision.
• Possess exceptional relationship building, influencing skills and exceptional discretion and judgment, with a high degree of tact and diplomacy.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with superior presentation skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and successfully obtain support for any initiative.
• Ability to develop and manage staff.
• Develop, lead, implement and evaluate fundraising programs.
• Understanding of and experience with best practices in Foundation financial accountabilities and reporting requirements.
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to engage cooperatively with diverse groups, including volunteer staff.
• Ability to lead and adapt to changing situations.
• Ability to function with a high degree of tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to think innovatively and creatively in planning new fundraising activities and developing a fresh approach to existing activities.
• Effective organization skills with ability to prioritize, manage time, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to display sound judgement and make effective decisions.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive issues with tact and discretion.
• Ability to analyze, interpret and organize information accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ability to develop, interpret and apply College, government, agency and departmental policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Excellent judgment involving problem solving and analytical reasoning abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and productively with considerable independence.
• Demonstrated ability to participate as a team member, contributing to the development and enhancement of the team.
• Goal oriented and results driven with the ability to achieve continuous improvement.
• Possess effective priority management abilities.
• Ability to negotiate contracts and function effectively in an entrepreneurial environment.

Leadership Competencies

• Collegiality - values and demonstrates inclusivity, openness, civility and respect.
• Problem solving and decision making - considers a wide range of information and perspectives to solve problems and make reasoned decisions;

demonstrates a comfort with uncertainty and ambiguous conditions.

• Organizational awareness - understands and appreciates an organization's internal culture and operating practices as well as the political and business climate in which the organization operates.
• Innovation - welcomes, generates, and implements new ideas and solutions that help to achieve and organization's strategic goals.
• Student Focus - making decisions with the students in mind, focusing on providing the best possible experience for the student.
• Integrity - acts with openness, honesty and respect to build and maintain an environment of trust.
• Professional maturity - demonstrates courage to take on issues and make tough decisions while managing self with aplomb and emotional maturity.
• Tenacity, resilience and patience - believes that own actions and efforts will overcome obstacles, make progress and attain successful results.
• Business awareness - considers and understand the financial, operational and human perspective and impact of decisions.
• Visioning and Strategic Thinking - energizes people around the vision and keeps the bigger picture in mind.
• Team Leadership - creates team spirit and helps to direct individuals toward achievement of team and organizational goals.

Inspires others to do their best, develop professionally and contribute to the success of the leadership team.

• Relationship management - builds and maintains a crucial network of contacts both internally and externally.
• Communication - uses the power of personal interaction and language to effectively influence, inspire and lead others.
• Achieves results - goal-oriented individual who thrives on achieving outcomes through consultative and collaborate methods.
18 days ago