Development Communications Manager

Description:

To fulfill the role of Development Communications Manager, OVC, you must be a superb writer and tactful communicator with a successful fundraising background and a profile that includes:

· A university degree in communications, marketing, or a related discipline, with a four (4) years’ experience in fundraising communications and a track record of securing major gifts.

· Superior writing skills, demonstrated through a portfolio of samples illustrating your professional-level writing ability with respect to style, organization and structure, appropriateness to subject, breadth of subject matter and clear understanding of the target audience(s) and presentation of key message(s).

· Excellent editing and proofreading skills.

· High level of skill with InDesign, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.

· Knowledge of graphic design, publication layout and publishing processes.

· Excellent demonstrated analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.

· Excellent knowledge of university advancement and fundraising principles, specifically relating to campaigns, proposals and case-for-support documents.

· Familiarity with CRA guidelines and ethical fundraising procedures as they apply to major gift fundraising in the post-secondary sector.

· Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

· Excellent organizational skills and multi-tasking ability.

· Ability to think and act quickly, effectively and resourcefully under pressure, exercising tact, diplomacy, discretion and good judgement.