The Senior Development Officer’s primary responsibility is to fundraise for RRC Polytech with a major gifts focus to identify, build and grow relationships with current and prospective donors (individuals, corporations, foundations, association and organizations with the capacity to contribute gifts will be part of this portfolio) and secure funding for Polytech initiatives. Building relationships with potential donors and securing external funding ensures the stability of academic programs, college revenue, graduation rates, a positive corporate image and is critical to RRC Polytech’s future.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

University or college degree /Diploma in Business Administration, Arts or related field of study. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Experience in prospecting and securing new individual and corporate donors, closing five-and six-figure gifts, based on annual goals

Several years experience in external relationship management such as sales, fundraising, and/or account management

Proven experience executing fundraising or sales campaigns and meeting/exceeding major gift targets

Development, implementation and evaluation of strategic moves management plans

Knowledge of concepts, principles, best practices and ethics of fundraising

Knowledge of economic impacts and industry sectors in Manitoba

Ability to work under pressure while adhering to tight deadlines and managing competing priorities to achieve multiple fundraising targets

Advanced verbal and written communication skills including the ability to persuade and negotiate with a variety of stakeholders

Demonstrated ability in developing and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Excellent critical thinking skills to solve problems, develop trust and credibility with prospects and donors

Ability to direct and advance a project from inception to completion to encourage collaboration among participants





Ability to travel and work remotely at various sites

Association of Fundraising Professionals and/or Canadian Assoc. of Gift Planners member or eligible to become a member

Experience building a respectful workplace culture that promotes diversity, learning and continuous improvement

EMPLOYEE GROUP
Union (MGEU)

For the purposes of this job posting, internal applicants and applicants from MITT will be given preference over external applicants.

At RRC Polytech we aspire to have a workforce that is representative of the diversity within our communities. For this hiring process, a preference hiring practice will be applied. Consideration will be given to applicants who self-identify within their application as one or more of the following equity-deserving group(s): Women, Indigenous Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, Racialized Persons, Persons of the 2SLGBTQlA+ Community. For more information about our hiring practices, please visit: www.rrc.ca/hr/work/hiring-process/.

Employment support is available to candidates who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) seeking employment at Red River College Polytechnic. For guidance on the application process, interview preparation, or to discuss accommodation needs, applicants are invited to contact our Indigenous Recruitment Consultant at [email protected].

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada

This position may be required to work evenings and/or weekends

Incumbent must provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Records Check

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
RRC Polytech campuses are located on the lands of the Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anishininwak, Dakota Oyate, and Denésuline, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. We recognize and honour Treaty 3 Territory Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, the source of Winnipeg’s clean drinking water. In addition, we acknowledge Treaty Territories which provide us with access to electricity we use in both our personal and skilled lives.

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📌 Senior Development Officer (Manitoba)
🏢 Association of Fundraising Professionals
📍 Manitoba