Job Description:
Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University has grown from a vibrant college in the 1930s to become a mid-sized university in 2009. We offer smaller class sizes, a robust liberal education and unique undergraduate programs. Currently, more than 15,000 credit students choose from 14 bachelor degrees and 38 majors.
Mount Royal University is situated on an ancient and storied land that is steeped in ceremony and history that, until recently, was occupied exclusively by people indigenous to this place. With gratitude and reciprocity, Mount Royal acknowledges the relationships to the land and all beings, and the songs, stories and teachings of the Siksika Nation, the Piikani Nation, the Kainai Nation, the Îethka Stoney Nakoda Nation (consisting of the Chiniki, Bearspaw and Goodstoney Nations), the people of the Tsuut’ina Nation, and the Métis.
A student-focused undergraduate university built on teaching excellence, we are known for our top-calibre programs, high-quality teaching and learning experience, robust delivery of liberal education, scholarly teaching, experiential learning and undergraduate research. Learn more at mru.ca/AcademicPlan.
Mount Royal University is committed to removing barriers and fostering the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented or discouraged in our society. In support of our belief that diversity in our faculty and staff enriches the work, learning and research experiences for the entire campus community, we strongly encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply.
Although Mount Royal University’s history dates back more than 100 years, our transition from college to university is relatively recent, bringing with it unique and exciting fund development opportunities. We began our last $250 million transformative campaign as a college but finished it as a university. The new strategic plan for the University places a priority focus on fundraising and sets very ambitious targets to triple the total value of scholarships available to students, more than double the size of the endowment portfolio and increase alumni philanthropy exponentially in the coming years. A new and exciting campus master plan will guide the construction of new facilities on campus for the next 20 years.
The Leadership Giving Officer is responsible for building and growing a leadership giving and annual giving pipeline which includes the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of annual giving donors with a focus on those at the leadership giving level. The Leadership Giving Officer (LGO) will be responsible for the employee and athletics campaigns, along with working with those donors who give at the leadership level. Working with the broader development team, the LGO will identify giving priorities and opportunities. Along with their face-to-face fundraising responsibilities the LGO will contribute to the overall work to engage, solicit and steward annual giving donors. The LGO is a member of the University Advancement team and reports to the Manager, Leadership and Annual Giving.
This is a full time replacement term position, working 35 hours per week and ending on April 21, 2025.
Responsibility 1 (40%): Leadership Giving
- Develop and lead the leadership giving portfolio, including donor identification, acquisition, and solicitation
- First point of contact for general employee and athletic giving inquiries
- Maintain a pipeline of leadership giving donors
- Develop engagement strategy for leadership giving, including stewardship and ongoing engagement
- Demonstrate a high level of knowledge of the case for support for priority fundraising initiatives at Mount Royal
- Work closely with Athletics and Conservatory to ensure award process runs smoothly
- Identify potential constituent groups for ongoing philanthropic engagement
Responsibility 2 (40%): Annual Giving
- Assist in planning giving campaigns for Annual Giving
- Assist in planning and lead execution of employee giving campaigns
- Respond to Annual Giving inquiries (email, phone)
- Assist with strategic planning for Leadership and Annual Giving Team
Responsibility 3 (20%): Administrative Tasks
- Participating in regular fundraising meetings with colleagues and team meetings
- Managing prospect/donor relationships and maintain contact history using RENXT CRM
- Three or Four Year Bachelor Degree or Equivalent
- Educational background is required in business administration, nonprofit management or a certificate in fundraising and/or equivalency in education and professional experience in order to understand and interpret department information and CRA guidelines and requirements
- Strong technical writing skills required
- Ability to work independently and use independent judgment to troubleshoot issues
- Effective communication skills, positive attitude, creative thinking and collaboration skills
- Strong organizational skills, effective at managing multiple priorities and working against deadlines
- Excellent customer service and relationship-building skills
- Experience working with external and internal clients, donors, volunteers
- Research skills, ability to use and extrapolate data from RENXT
Additional essential specific skills or special requirements
- Expertise in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
- Excellent attention to detail MRU Staff Position Description
- Strong time management skills and ability to multitask
- Ability to follow directions -Strong interpersonal skills
- Experience working with databases, preferably RENXT or other CRM
Talented and committed employees are the driving force behind student success. We strive to be an employer of choice among Canadian post-secondary institutions. At Mount Royal University, we recognize that people are a combination of many intersecting identities; we work to cultivate an environment that welcomes the whole person, and harnesses the strength that is available in our diversity, creating a rich and inclusive workplace. Investing in the learning and development of our employees benefits the individual and the University. A variety of services, resources and programs encourage a healthy, productive workplace. Mount Royal University offers a competitive total compensation package including health and dental benefits, pension, health and personal spending accounts, paid vacation, winter holiday closure, personal days and a free membership in our fully equipped recreation centre.
Our campus offers the convenience of a medical clinic, dentist and pharmacy, as well as a variety of wellness services such as physiotherapists and massage therapists. Campus Recreation offers many activities, including personal training, climbing, aquatics, sports and certifications for students, employees and the public.
Salary: $33.28 - $42.11 per hour
Closing Date: Open until suitable candidate found
A cover letter and resume should be submitted in one .pdf document. Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name], [Requisition Number], [Document Title].pdf (ex. Smith, 997941, CV.pdf).
