Leadership Giving Officer

Mount Royal University Career Services; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent university in Alberta is seeking a Leadership Giving Officer responsible for donor engagement and fundraising. The ideal candidate will manage a portfolio of leadership donors and collaborate on giving campaigns. This full-time position offers a salary range of $60,571 - $76,640 and includes a hybrid work model along with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive total compensation package

Health and dental benefits for eligible positions

Free recreation centre membership

Qualifications

• Three to four-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Strong technical writing skills essential.
• Ability to work independently and troubleshoot issues.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage assigned leadership giving portfolio.
• Assist in planning giving campaigns for constituent groups.
• Participate in regular fundraising meetings.

Skills

Technical writing

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Relationship-building

Research skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent experience

Educational background in nonprofit management

Tools

RENXT CRM

Job description

Job Title

Leadership Giving Officer

Job Type

Permanent

Union

MRSA

Position Classification

SPB05 Public Relations Assistant V

Salary Grade

$60,571.00 - $76,640.00

FT or PT

Full-time

Hybrid Work

This position is eligible

Position End Date (if applicable)

Location

MRU Main Campus - Calgary, AB T3E 6K6 CA (Primary)

About This Position

About the Division of Community Engagement

Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Mount Royal University (MRU) is a leading undergraduate institution with a strong commitment to applied learning, community engagement, and research excellence. Our faculty, consistently revered for their knowledge, inspiration and engagement, cultivate a supportive environment with meaningful connections. The Division of Community Engagement (DCE) includes marketing, communications, alumni relations, donor engagement, government relations and community partnerships. The division takes a holistic approach to engaging with all MRU audiences to foster meaningful relationships inside and outside the University. Aligned with the University's strategic plan "Opening Minds and Changing Lives" and the "Grow Beyond" brand, the work done within the division aims to emphasize the University's impact beyond campus borders and ensure that we are providing a world-class undergraduate student experience.

About The Role

The Leadership Giving Officer is responsible for building and growing a portfolio of donors who are invested in philanthropic support of MRU and MRU Students. This includes the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors with a focus on those at the leadership giving level, those who give $1,000 to $25,000 annually. The Leadership Giving Officer (LGO) will be responsible for the renewal of annual awards, working closely with the internal colleagues and teams in the awards area. 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 with a goal of elevating those donors to the leadership giving level. The Leadership Giving Officer is a member of the Foundation team and reports to the Manager, Annual Giving and Gift Compliance.

This is a full time permanent position, working 35 hours per week. This position also may require work outside of regular hours for event participation and stewardship activities. This position is also eligible for MRU’s hybrid work program.

Responsibilities

Responsibility 1 (75%): Leadership Giving

• Develop their assigned leadership giving portfolio, including donor qualification, cultivation, and solicitation, and stewardship
• First point of contact for leadership level giving inquiries
• Work closely with Annual Giving and Awards Officer and/or Manager, ACGC to create, renew and steward annual award donors
• Demonstrate a high level of knowledge of the case for support for priority fundraising initiatives at Mount Royal
• Work closely with internal partners across campus on fundraising initiatives
• Identify potential constituent groups for ongoing philanthropic engagement
• Able to attend events outside of regular working hours on occasion
  
  

Responsibility 2 (10%): Annual Giving

• Assist in planning giving campaigns for constituent groups that may or may not include leadership donors
• Respond to Annual Giving inquiries (email, phone)
• Assist with strategic planning for Leadership and Annual Giving Team
  
  

Responsibility 3 (15%): Administrative Tasks

• Participating in regular fundraising meetings with colleagues and team meetings
• Managing prospect/donor relationships and maintaining contact history using RENXT CRM
  
  

Qualifications

Other duties as assigned.

• Three or Four Year Bachelor Degree or Equivalent experience
• Educational background in nonprofit management or CFRE designation an asset
• 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
  
  

Salary: $60,571 - $76,640 per annum

Closing Date: July 30, 2025

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).

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and others currently legally authorized to work in Canada will be given priority. Please note only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. After the close date, you can check on the status of your application through your Career Centre. New career opportunities arise frequently and are posted as they become available. Please check back often to view our latest postings on our Career Opportunities page.

If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify [e-mail] and we will work together on your accommodation request.

About MRU

Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. A student-focused undergraduate university built on teaching excellence, Mount Royal University is known for our top-calibre programs, high-quality teaching and learning experience, robust delivery of liberal education, scholarly teaching, experiential learning and undergraduate research. MRU serves approximately 15,782 students, including 11,752 full-time and 4,030 part-time learners. MRU offers 13 bachelor's degrees encompassing 37 majors across faculties such as Arts, Business, Communications, Health, Community & Education, and Science & Technology. With over 74% of its student body drawn from the local area, Mount Royal University primarily serves Calgary and its surrounding region. MRU is a diverse yet close community with over 1,800 employees. Mount Royal provides employees the support they need to lead and advance institutional goals. Learn more about MRU's Academic Plan and Strategic Plan.

What We Offer

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 MRU, 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. MRU offers a competitive total compensation package including learning/training paid by employer, paid vacation, winter holiday closure, personal days and a free membership in our fully equipped recreation centre. Positions over six months may also be eligible for health and dental benefits, pension, health and personal spending accounts, and disability benefits.

Our campus offers the convenience of a full 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, fitness classes, climbing, aquatics, sports, tournaments and certifications for students, employees and the public.