Development Coordinator Job Halifax Nova Scotia Canada,Non-Profit & Social Impact

Job Summary

Dalhousie University’s Office of Advancement is responsible for all fundraising and alumni engagement activities at the institution. A team of advancement professionals cultivate relationships with alumni and friends of the university and work with donors to help them achieve personal fulfilment through philanthropic investment. Dalhousie donors commit in aggregate over $70 million each year in the interest of supporting student success, scientific research, and community impact.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Development, Faculties, the Development Coordinators play an integral role in strategically supporting the solicitation, cultivation, and stewardship of prospects and donors. They will seek to maximize the donor experience and ensure a high level of engagement between our stakeholders and their respective faculties.

Key Responsibilities

Work closely with the Senior Director of Development and Development staff in the planning and execution of comprehensive fundraising strategies moves management) for each potential donor assigned to the team.

Participate in the implementation of a strategic plan that includes an annual fundraising goal and business plan objectives for the team. This includes creating briefing notes, maintaining moves management for key prospects, volunteer management, donor engagement and communication on behalf of frontline fundraisers, and leading the planning for donor events.

Facilitate gift agreements with stakeholders according to policy and procedures.

Create customized stewardship reports and engagement plans for donors.

Work with Advancement Marketing and Communications to assist with proposal development, production, and collateral materials.

Support events for donors and alumni which could include local travel and occasional evenings and weekends.

Note

The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work from within Nova Scotia) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.

Required Qualifications

Undergraduate degree with three years’ experience in fundraising, business development, professional sales, marketing, communications, or other relationship-intensive work. (or equivalent combination of training and experience).

Ability to develop people and project leadership skills.

Strong writing skills with the ability to clearly demonstrate alignment between a project’s goals and the needs of the end user.

A self-starter with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with team.

Assets

Job Competencies

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s and competencies, in particular:

- Respect & Inclusion
- Adaptability
- Knowledge & Thinking Skills
- Communication
- Service

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.

Application Consideration

Applications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration.

We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or People and Culture.

Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2

SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above.


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