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| Reference #: | 28568 |
| Position Type: | Full-time |
| Location: | London, ON |
| Date Posted: | Nov 04, 2022 |
| Experience: | 3 Years |
| Education: | University Degree |
Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Donor Relations & Stewardship Associate
Reference: 28568
Location: UWO Main Campus
Faculty/Unit: VP University Advancement
Department: Development
Full/PartTime: Full-Time
Employee Group: PMA - Professional and Managerial Association
Appointment Type: Continuing
Appointment Status: Regular Full-Time
Hours per Week: 35
Salary Grade: 13
About Western
Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.
About Us
The University Advancement division plays a leading role in strengthening awareness of and support for the University’s mission and goals by leading the alumni relations and fundraising efforts across campus and beyond. All departments within the Division, build enduring alumni and public trust through understanding and support for Western University in a coordinated campus-wide effort that results in the engagement and funding needed to make an impact. There are 3 departments within the Division – Departments of Development, Alumni Relations, and Advancement Operations.
Responsibilities
The Donor Relations Associate will work in collaboration with a diverse group of stakeholders to foster and nurture long-term and meaningful relationships between the University and its donors to effectively steward donors and strengthen their financial support of Western. The Associate will lead the development and distribution of stewardship reports and draft fund provisions, donor agreements, acknowledgement letters and other documentation related to donations. The role will also act as a point of contact for a variety of internal and external inquiries related to donor reporting processes.
Qualifications
Education:
- Undergraduate Degree with a Major in business administration, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or other related discipline
Experience:
- 3 years' experience in a fundraising environment with donor stewardship and communications responsibilities
- Experience writing and producing fundraising and development communications and reports
- Experience managing information in a complex database
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- In-depth understanding of project management principles and techniques
- Familiarity with financial/accounting systems and reporting procedures
- Knowledge of federal and provincial legislation affecting charities and investment principles
- Ability to work in a manner that models best practices in confidentiality standards
- Self-driven, critical thinker who is highly skilled at anticipating and resolving stakeholder relation issues
- Detail-oriented with an ability to function and process information with high levels of accuracy
- Commitment to ongoing professional development with a desire to take on new challenges
- A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to multi-task and maintain an organized and effective personal work environment
- Proven ability and natural inclination to develop relationships by interacting with people in a professional, respectful, and diplomatic manner
Western Values Diversity
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources at hrhelp@uwo.ca or phone 519-661-2194.
Please Note:
Effective September 7, 2021, all employees and visitors to campus are required to comply with Western's COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
Interested applicants are asked to visit https://recruit.uwo.ca for further information and to apply online referencing job #28568 by 11:59PM on 2022/12/03.
Job Title: Donor Relations & Stewardship Associate
Reference: 28568
Location: UWO Main Campus
Faculty/Unit: VP University Advancement
Department: Development
Full/PartTime: Full-Time
Employee Group: PMA - Professional and Managerial Association
Appointment Type: Continuing
Appointment Status: Regular Full-Time
Hours per Week: 35
Salary Grade: 13
About Western
Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.
About Us
The University Advancement division plays a leading role in strengthening awareness of and support for the University’s mission and goals by leading the alumni relations and fundraising efforts across campus and beyond. All departments within the Division, build enduring alumni and public trust through understanding and support for Western University in a coordinated campus-wide effort that results in the engagement and funding needed to make an impact. There are 3 departments within the Division – Departments of Development, Alumni Relations, and Advancement Operations.
Responsibilities
The Donor Relations Associate will work in collaboration with a diverse group of stakeholders to foster and nurture long-term and meaningful relationships between the University and its donors to effectively steward donors and strengthen their financial support of Western. The Associate will lead the development and distribution of stewardship reports and draft fund provisions, donor agreements, acknowledgement letters and other documentation related to donations. The role will also act as a point of contact for a variety of internal and external inquiries related to donor reporting processes.
Qualifications
Education:
- Undergraduate Degree with a Major in business administration, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or other related discipline
Experience:
- 3 years' experience in a fundraising environment with donor stewardship and communications responsibilities
- Experience writing and producing fundraising and development communications and reports
- Experience managing information in a complex database
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- In-depth understanding of project management principles and techniques
- Familiarity with financial/accounting systems and reporting procedures
- Knowledge of federal and provincial legislation affecting charities and investment principles
- Ability to work in a manner that models best practices in confidentiality standards
- Self-driven, critical thinker who is highly skilled at anticipating and resolving stakeholder relation issues
- Detail-oriented with an ability to function and process information with high levels of accuracy
- Commitment to ongoing professional development with a desire to take on new challenges
- A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to multi-task and maintain an organized and effective personal work environment
- Proven ability and natural inclination to develop relationships by interacting with people in a professional, respectful, and diplomatic manner
Western Values Diversity
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources at hrhelp@uwo.ca or phone 519-661-2194.
Please Note:
Effective September 7, 2021, all employees and visitors to campus are required to comply with Western's COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
Interested applicants are asked to visit https://recruit.uwo.ca for further information and to apply online referencing job #28568 by 11:59PM on 2022/12/03.
