Director, Advancement (Library)

Simon Fraser University•Burnaby, BC

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Executive Director and working closely with the Dean of Libraries, the Director, Advancement is responsible for the development of strategies and programs for capital and major gifts fundraising and the direction and management of all fundraising and sponsorship activity within the Faculty to maximize public and private support for the faculty. The Director provides leadership to staff and volunteers to ensure the effective implementation of all programs and appropriate donor recognition and stewardship for Faculty donors.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.
Six years of related fundraising experience which includes experience in strategic and communication planning, project management, major gift fundraising, marketing, donor relations/stewardship, and working with executives, senior level staff and volunteers.
Excellent communication (oral, written and presentation) skills.
Proven ability to independently set and accomplish goals and establish priorities with minimal direction.
Good knowledge of the Freedom of Information Protection of Privacy legislation.
Excellent leadership, teamwork and interpersonal skills including hiring, training, directing and motivating staff and volunteers.
Excellent project management and strategic and communication program planning and evaluation skills.

Responsibilities

Development of strategies and programs for capital and major gifts fundraising.
Direction and management of all fundraising and sponsorship activity within the Faculty.
Maximizing public and private support for the faculty.
Providing leadership to staff and volunteers.
Ensuring effective implementation of all programs.
Ensuring appropriate donor recognition and stewardship for Faculty donors.