Associate Vice President - Advancement

Job Duties / Qualifications, Skills and Abilities(QSA)

Job Duties Job Duties The Associate Vice President for Advancement is responsible for formulating, strengthening and integrating our comprehensive institutional advancement and alumni programs with the strategic goal of increasing internal and external stakeholder engagement and fundraising outcomes. The position is key for leading our annual, major campaign and planned gifting, capital campaigns, donor relations, corporate partnerships and for developing and delivering an exceptional alumni relations program as the foundation for achievement of our Advancement strategies. A major initiative and accountability for the Associate Vice President is the fundraising campaign for Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s new Saskatoon Campus.

Accountable to the Provost and Vice President, Academic, the Associate Vice President, Advancement’s is a member of Senior Leadership Assembly (SLA) and Senior Leadership Team (SLT), and will provide support to our Senior Leadership Council (SMC); will focus on supporting partnerships with key industry leaders; and will ensure advancement strategies and activities enhance the organization’s reputation and culture, and promote the goals and objectives of Saskatchewan Polytechnic. The Associate Vice President is instrumental in sharing the story of Saskatchewan Polytechnic and inspiring our future, while leading key advancement strategies that are critical to our strategic priorities and employee engagement initiatives.This position directly supervises four positions in support of Advancement activities Research (three Directors and one Executive Assistant). The portfolio includes three focus areas : Advancement Services Acting as the backbone of all Advancement activities, Advancement Services manages the crucial services including data management, initial engagement with alumni, student award funding and tracking, donation and fund tracking and reporting and managing project management of initiatives.

Alumni and Donor Engagement The primary function of this area is identifying new pipelines and managing relationships with donors and alumni. Managing and ensuring accurate and well-communicated recognition of targeted and open donations, this area fosters new and ongoing relationships with donors and alumni. Giving Tasked with building a collaborative, donor-centric culture and sustaining fundraising performance, this area drives institution-wide fundraising campaigns. This includes increasing and diversifying fundraising revenue through major giving campaigns, planned giving, leadership giving and donor relations and stewardship. Saskatchewan Polytechnic currently has a major capital campaign underway for the development of a new Saskatoon Campus.Based at any of our campus locations, this position is one of five AVP’s reporting to the Provost and Vice President, Academic. Travel is required between all campuses for administrative responsibilities, as well as travel provincially and nationally to represent the portfolio and Saskatchewan Polytechnic. QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE Specific Accountabilities 1. Advancement Leadership and Strategic Planning

• Work closely with the executive team, the Board of Directors, Faculty Deans and other polytechnic leaders to set priorities for fundraising in alignment with Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s strategic goals.
• Work closely with senior leadership to design and implement a growth plan that will significantly increase private support and substantially strengthen relations with alumni.
• Oversee and execute all aspects of the comprehensive advancement plan, guiding and collaborating with those within Saskatchewan Polytechnic who are responsible for its implementation.
• Set and achieve key fundraising performance objectives; evaluate the effectiveness of campaigns; assess current conditions and identify areas for further development.
• Lead the development of a culture of philanthropy.
• Create enterprise-wide advancement and alumni and communication strategies and initiatives that capture and advance the organization’s strategic vision and goals
• Determine the vehicles, modes or methods to ensure advancement and alumni programs represent the leading best practices and champion for new and innovative ways to lead and grow the areas of advancement and alumni programming, strategies and actions.
• Promote and develop initiatives that advance Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s reputation with provincial and national policy-makers, funders and senior business leaders.
• Provide direction in implementing policies, guidelines, processes and practices that govern all aspects of advancement strategies aligned to operations or organizational requirements, (e.g. Annual Report, Strategic Planning materials, etc.).
• Oversee the development / revisions and implementation of an alumni engagement plan. Lead the development / revision and implementation of a fundraising plan, which includes key activities, areas of required investment.
• Serve as a resource to the President and Board of Directors to set and achieve key fundraising performance objectives. Provide advice, conduct research and make recommendations for actions and strategies to define and support those objectives. 2. Relationship Management Internal
• Demonstrate influence and professionalism in creating and maintaining key relationships with internal partners such as school leaders (deans, associate deans and program heads), alumni and development, student and academic services, and administrative services partners.
• Oversee development and implementation of advancement strategies that build community, and inform and engage internal and external audiences in the pursuit of Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s mission, vision, goals and objectives.
• Show strong leadership presence and accessibility, enable and encourage open-mindedness and bold thinking, generating new ideas that continually enhance the organization, the division and the department.
• Build a culture of entrepreneurial spirit, curiosity, and experimentation across the Advancement team. Create a safe environment for risk taking, learning, and supporting others through mistakes. Where needed, remove barriers and build systems and processes that encourage and reward innovative ideas.
• Demonstrate and coach others to engage in cross-enterprise collaboration, open and honest relationships, and a respectful understanding of one another.
• Develop and oversee briefing documents, media releases, key messages and speaking notes in collaboration with the marketing and communications team.

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4. People Management

5. Resource Allocation

Duties Saskatchewan Polytechnic is the province’s only polytechnic and the primary institution for post-secondary applied education and research. Proudly sharing land located in the homeland of the Metis people and on Treaty 4 and Treaty 6 Territory, we serve more than 26, students through campuses located in Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, Regina, and Saskatoon. Saskatchewan Polytechnic offers more than certificate, diploma, and degree programs, including two collaborative baccalaureate degree programs and a collaborative master’s degree program, basic education and academic upgrading, credit and non-credit extension courses, apprenticeship training, televised, hybrid, online, distance and off-campus programming. Our programs are led by a most accomplished and innovative faculty. As a member of Polytechnics Canada, we are committed to offering a broad range of educational experiences that are student-centered and industry responsive. Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities (QSA) A graduate degree in business, public relations or marketing, along with the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) designation, is preferred. Applicants should be experienced in leading a creative and successful team with a minimum of 7 years of experience as a senior-level fundraising and development professional, including five years at the senior management level. A proven track record of accomplishments in advancement demonstrating fundraising success, especially with campaign planning and execution and major gift solicitation is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Desired QSA Required Competencies Leads Transformation

Anticipates emerging trends and creates opportunities that shape and transform the organization and the polytechnic sector in Canada.

Inspires Courage & Innovation

Models and enables creative thinking, curiosity, and calculated risk taking to create new solutions and enable transformative change.

Cultivates Strong Relationships

Builds strong and trusting internal and external relationships and brings a stakeholder and learner-centric mind set and focus to all elements of the organization.

Drives Operational Excellence

Leverages business insight, financial acumen, and operational rigor to maximize productivity and build long-term, sustainable success.

Builds Leadership & Culture

Brings authenticity, emotional intelligence and accountability to develop leadership effectiveness in individuals, teams and our culture.