Development Officer, Athletics

University of Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alberta is seeking a Development Officer to engage prospective donors, alumni, faculty, students, and stakeholders to support Athletics within the Dean of Students portfolio. The hybrid role combines remote work with in-person activity across North Campus and South Campus in Edmonton.

You will manage a portfolio of 80-100 prospective donors, facilitate donor-facing projects, and collaborate with Athletics and University Development to cultivate meaningful relationships and

Qualifications

• Experience in donor relations and fundraising is preferred.
• Ability to engage with alumni, faculty, students and external stakeholders.
• Track record of building and maintaining donor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Engage prospective donors, alumni and stakeholders to build support for Athletics.
• Manage a portfolio of approximately 80-100 donors with leadership giving potential.
• Collaborate with Athletics and University Development on donor-facing projects.

Skills

Donor relations

Prospect research

Stakeholder communication

Portfolio management

Alumni engagement

Job description

This competition is open to all applicants however; internal candidates and applicants who were former employees of the University of Alberta will be given priority consideration before external candidates. Please log in to verify your internal candidate status.

Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in‑person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus and South Campus, Edmonton.

Reporting to the Development Manager of Athletics, the Development Officer will be responsible for engaging prospective donors, alumni, faculty, students, and stakeholders to build support for Athletics within the Dean of Students portfolio.

The Development Officer works collaboratively with Athletics and University Development to build and advance strong personal and professional relationships that result in meaningful engagement and philanthropic contributions. The incumbent will manage a portfolio of approximately 80-100 prospective donors with the capacity to make commitments at a leadership annual giving and major gift level. In addition, this role will be key in facilitating donor-facing projects that will help further the relationship between prospective and current donors and the university. The successful candidate will be comfortable collaborating and communicating with colleagues and senior executives across the institution, the Dean of Students, volunteers, stakeholders, and supporters.