Opportunities

Salary Information

HL20 - $69,338.00 - $90,139.30 per annum

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain, grow, and diversify the operation and future of CNA Foundation’s fundraising and advancement initiatives.
• Design, develop and implement all major advancement initiatives. This includes setting clear financial targets, identifying prospective donors, and determining the most effective strategies for engagement.
• Manage and nurture relationships with both new and existing donors. This includes developing comprehensive stewardship programs to ensure that donors are engaged, appreciated, and informed about the impact of their contributions.
• Supervise the Advancement Officer, who is responsible for the administration and stewardship of existing donor relationships.
• Work closely with the Director, the Manager of Alumni and Special Events, and other internal departments, schools and campuses to ensure that fundraising efforts are integrated with the Foundation’s overall mission.
• Prepare detailed and compelling proposals (in collaboration with college leadership) for prospective donors, foundations, and corporate partners.
• Track and report on the financial performance of all fundraising campaigns and donor contributions.
• Other related duties as required.

Screening Criteria

• A bachelor’s degree in business, communications, marketing, economics, or strategic management (equivalencies will be considered).
• Relevant experience managing advancement initiatives within a corporate or foundation setting.
• Relevant experience in a post-secondary environment (asset).

Assessment Criteria

• Knowledge of designing and implementing fundraising initiatives, donor engagement strategies, and initiatives.
• Knowledge of analyzing and preparing financial metrics and complex data.
• Ability to effectively exchange information.
• Stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to build and maintain strong relationships.
• Leadership skills.
• Ability to operate budgets and ensure cost-effective fundraising initiatives.
• Planning skills and expertise in innovative problem solving and strategic, critical, lean thinking.
• Commitment to supporting education and lifelong learning and helping individuals achieve their goals through philanthropy.

Conditions of Offer

• When requested by the Employer, a recent and satisfactory Certificate of Conduct must be provided.
• Verification of credentials and applicable licenses, certifications, and/or professional memberships as required for the position.

Conditions of Acceptance

College of the North Atlantic (CNA) recognizes the importance of and is committed to offering flexible work arrangements to its employees. The successful applicant may qualify for a telework arrangement within the province, subject to eligibility criteria. Where appropriate, consideration may be given to a primarily remote, hybrid, or ad-hoc arrangement. However, as a place-based organization, candidates are expected to report to the specified work location identified in this job posting, as all positions will involve some degree of on-site work, unless otherwise indicated.

Applicant Information

• This position is located at Topsail Road Office.
• Applications must be submitted online through https://www.cna.nl.ca/careers/opportunities on or before the closing date stated for this job posting.
• It is the responsibility of the applicant to submit an application that demonstrates the required screening criteria. Applications that do not clearly and effectively demonstrate the required criteria will be screened out of the competition.
• Preference will be given to applicants who are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada, or those who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Applicants who elect to include a cover letter (optional) must upload cover letter and resumé as a combined document (PDF). Resumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.
• Information submitted as part of the application process must be clear, factual, and current to date of submission and is subject to verification.
• Applicants will be notified of their status throughout each stage of the recruitment process.
• An offer of employment is conditional upon the satisfactory completion and review of all pre-employment requirements by the College.
• The results from this competition may be used to fill similar vacancies.

Closing Statement

For more information about this job opportunity or should you require an accommodation as part of this recruitment and selection process, please contact Mallory Cull, Selection Board Chair, by email at mallory.cull@cna.nl.ca.

College of the North Atlantic (CNA) strives to create an organizational culture that welcomes and amplifies diverse perspectives, nurtures belonging and actively seeks to eliminate barriers to equity. We invite all interested individuals to apply, and as part of our shared commitment to the advancement of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as a true reflection of CNA’s core values (Excellence, Integrity, Diversity, Respect and Transparency), we encourage applications from equity-seeking groups including, but not limited to, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, those who identify as women, and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

We appreciate your interest in College of the North Atlantic!