Opportunities

Salary Information

CG29 - $50,250.20 - $55,819.40 per annum

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Advancement and Donor Affair Officer is responsible for providing strategic support to CNA Foundation's advancement and donor engagement activities, contributing to the planning, coordination, and execution of fundraising campaigns, donor communications, event logistics, and data management.
• Working closely with internal departments, external partners and donors, the Officer supports departmental initiatives ensuring that philanthropic efforts are executed efficiently and in alignment with CNA's priorities.
• The incumbent will support donor stewardship by tracking interactions, maintaining accurate records, preparing contribution summaries, and coordinating with internal teams to support donor-funded initiatives. This will involve maintaining donor and award databases, including financial transactions, procedures and records.
• Additionally, the incumbent will coordinate logistics for donor meetings, recognition activities, fundraising campaigns and research and assist in preparing reports and presentations on trends relevant to donor relations and advancement. The incumbent will represent the department on internal and external engagements and coordinate special events, programs and services related to donor engagement and recognition.
• The incumbent will collaborate closely with the alumni office on shared outreach initiatives and related advancement tasks.

Screening Criteria

• Undergraduate degree in business or social sciences (equivalencies will be considered).
• Relevant experience in administrative and planning initiatives in a fundraising, nonprofit or donor relations role, or advancement initiatives within a corporation or foundation setting
• Relevant experience in a post-secondary environment (asset).

Assessment Criteria

• Knowledge of administrative procedures, including planning, coordination, and execution of fundraising campaigns and event logistics. 
• Knowledge of information and records management procedures with attention to accuracy, confidentiality, and accessibility. 
• Knowledge of database management, including maintaining records and generating reports.
• Knowledge of financial tracking and reporting (monitoring contributions, reconciling transactions, and preparing financial summaries).
• Ability to effectively exchange information with internal and external stakeholders. 
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Relationship building, development and maintenance skills. 
• Consistently demonstrates professionalism, including discretion, ethical conduct, and a commitment to CNA's values.

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 provides flexibility in location, with consideration being given to candidates requesting to work from any one of our campuses throughout the province.
• 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!