Donor Stewardship Manager, External Relations, Competition # SCHII-22-50, Thunder Bay, ON

Donor Stewardship Manager

External Relations

Thunder Bay Campus

 Full Time, Contract

Schedule II

Competition # SCHII-22-50

Looking for Exceptional and Unconventional - look no further than Lakehead University. If you thrive on the energy of a team and want to put your positive energy and organizational skills to a higher purpose Lakehead would like to have a conversation. If you believe that education is the gateway to opportunities then consider making us your team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a $70 million campaign that supports the leaders of tomorrow. As an ambassador for Lakehead University, the Donor Stewardship Manager is a member of the External Relations team, reporting to the Associate Vice-President & Campaign Director and working directly with the Vice-President of External Relations and volunteer leaders.

The Donor Stewardship Manager is the ideal opportunity for a person seeking campaign experience and who wants to grow their opportunities in the fundraising profession. The role is pivotal to keeping donors engaged with Lakehead University and our vision for the future.

DUTIES

• In partnership with the Senior Leadership Team, oversee the implementation of the donor stewardship and recognition programs, and events that foster positive long-term relationships
• Ensure that Lakehead University exemplifies the principles of donor-centred practices and processes and demonstrates to donors the importance and impact of their investments
• Ensures donors are properly cultivated and recognized and that ongoing stewardship occurs throughout the relationship cycle;
• Develops donor fundraising strategy in conjunction with External Relations philanthropy and marketing colleagues
• Oversees and maintains accounting associated with event planning including recording expenditures and remittances, depositing registration fees, reconciling accounts and invoicing
• Strategic oversight of event schedule, proximity of events and functions in an effort to avoid conflicts

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Post-Secondary degree or diploma
• 2+ years of experience for donor stewardship and planning and executing events
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize and to handle multiple responsibilities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience overseeing large budgets and preparation of financial statements
• Strong skills in the following computer programs: Excel, PowerPoint, Word
• Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise staff and manage performance
• Strong customer service skills, professional presentation, appearance and work ethic.

Interested applicants may apply by clicking on this link to a Google Form and attaching your cover letter and resume in word or PDF format by November 2, 2022.

If you have any technical difficulties in accessing the link, please reach out to careers@lakeheadu.ca.

We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.

Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343.8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and other equity-seeking groups. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.  This is in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements.