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Reporting to the Director of Development the Development Officers primary function is to coordinate and facilitate the advancement of the Colleges annual giving and alumni programs. The work involves a variety of duties including; donor relations, communications, corporate sponsorship, alumni relations and event management.
This department is made up of the Director of Development, Development Officer, Development Assistant and SunDogs Athletics & Recreation Coordinator. The responsibility of this unit is focused on three main objectives;
- Enhancement of the reputation of Great Plains College as a post-secondary leader in Southwestern Saskatchewan
- Increased connection between Great Plains College and its alumni, its local communities and provincial industry
- Commitment by local stakeholders to the development outcomes of Great Plains College.
These objectives will be achieved through the accomplishment of 4 main outcomes;
Annual Giving
Planned Giving
Major Gifts
Varsity Athletics
Qualifications:
The Development Officer should bring the following qualifications to this position:
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills including written, verbal and presentation
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with donors, alumni and partners
- Knowledge and experience developing and implementing annual giving programs
- Ability to balance and interact with a large number of clients at one time
- Two or more years of experience working in the field of fundraising preferably in a post-secondary setting
- Four year University Degree in a related field (commerce/business administration, public relations, communications or marketing)
- A combination of education and a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) certification or other professional fundraising certification may be considered
Term Position: June 2015 to May 2016
For additional information, contact Michel Cyrenne, Director of Development, at 306-778-5456.