Manager, Advancement Services

Sarah Salib

Appleby College currently has a challenging opportunity for a

Manager, Advancement Services
Full-time

WELCOME TO APPLEBY

Our mission is to educate and enable our students to become leaders of character, major contributors to, and valued representatives of their local, national, and international communities.

At Appleby, we inspire our 770 students in grades 7 to 12 to pursue their individual passions through an internationally recognized and innovative academic, co-curricular, experiential, and boarding life programme that has been founded on the school’s eight Pillars of Strength: Pursue Scholarship, Think Creatively, Engage Globally, Grow Experientially, Discover Self, Embrace Wellbeing, Practice Leadership, and Build Community.

Appleby’s model of educational excellence enables and encourages our students to learn and discover independently and collaboratively, both inside and outside of the classroom.

OUR TEAM

Our team is highly engaged and committed to excellence in education. Working at Appleby means that you value integrity and are committed to learning and professional development.

Our exceptional team is the reason we provide an outstanding educational experience to our students. Appleby’s foundation for success is attracting and retaining employees who thrive in our dynamic culture that recognizes individual strengths and talents.

Breadth, excellence, innovation and caring – this is what defines the essence of the Appleby College team.

THE ROLE

• Conduct targeted, complex searches using multiple databases as well as social media to identify relevant information
• Identify and maintain research portfolios for individual major gift donors and prospect, analyze current and future pipelines ensuring accuracy in database, and liaise to ensure that timelines for "next steps" are documented and realized. Update the major gift pipeline and moves management reporting framework utilizing the prospect module of Raiser’s Edge.
• Work with solicitors to manage MG pledges and facilitate timely reminders and action with donors
• Prepare briefings for local and international travel for all solicitors
• Manage stewardship of all donors as per Stewardship Matrix
• Ensure all recognition is aligned and up to date with and school policies and donor wishes
• Manage the implementation of a robust, year-round stewardship that meaningfully engages donors at all giving levels. This includes envisioning highly-customized engagement materials and experiences for top donors.
• Provide event support of development events
• Assist in ensuring compliance with fundraising policies and processes
• Coordinate agenda, PowerPoint presentation, and additional documentation for Advancement Committee meetings
  
  

WHAT YOU BRING

• Post-secondary degree, or equivalent experience through demonstrated work
• Knowledge and experience with Raiser’s Edge is required
• Previous experience in a non-for-profit organization preferably with a development focus
• Excellent client service, demonstrating diplomacy in all situations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven technical skills with respect to client relationship management systems
• Proven ability to manage multi-phase projects from inception to completion, including the ability to build consensus among team members and balance multiple concurrent priorities
• Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) certificate is considered an asset

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive compensation package that includes a group benefits plan
• Located on a 60-acre campus on the shores of Lake Ontario
• Outstanding professional development opportunities including tuition subsidies, faculty travel grants, cultural learning trips and mentoring
• Active engagement in community involvement
  
  

INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR TEAM?

If you or someone you know wants to join the Appleby team, please connect with us by Wednesday, June 14, 2023. Your application matters to us and we will review it carefully. While all applicants are thanked for their interest, only those chosen for interviews will be contacted.

As a condition of employment, a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening is required.

Appleby College website: www.appleby.on.ca

We work to embed diversity, equity, and inclusion principles and practices as an integral and foundational part of Appleby’s culture and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills making us better together.

DO YOU NEED AN ACCOMMODATION?

Appleby College is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.