Job Description

Renison University College, affiliated with the University of Waterloo, acknowledges that we live and work on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. Renison is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land promised to the Six Nations that includes ten kilometres on either side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place in all corners of our campus through research, learning, teaching, community building and outreach. We are guided by the work of our Reconciliation and Re-storying Steering Committee and Anti-Racism and Decolonization Spokescouncil, as well as the University of Waterloo’s Office of Indigenous Relations

Renison invites applications for a full-time, ongoing position of Manager, Advancement and Communications (35 hours per week) with the salary range of: $65,850 and $82,313 per annum. This position is open to qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada.

Respected as an inclusive community that values the diversity of its faculty, staff, and students, Renison is committed to engaged education for the well-being of the world, offering degree programs reflecting social and global engagement through our School of Social Sciences and Humanities and our School of Social Work as well as community engagement in our non-credit programs, through our School of Global Engagement and Education. More information about the College is available on the Renison website

Job Opportunity:

The Manager of Advancement and Communications will champion fund development and stewardship activities for the College. In addition to designing and implementing a comprehensive fundraising and stewardship program, you will help to develop a culture of philanthropy throughout the College and its Board, ensuring consistent growth in the College’s fundraising initiatives, pipeline development, and promoting fundraising and stewardship best practices.

Your communications skills will provide leadership, strategy, and hands-on execution in internal communications, external relations, media engagement, and donor and alumni communications. Serving as a key advisor and central point of coordination, the Manager ensures that messaging to faculty, staff, students, alumni, donors, partners, and media supports Renison’s mission and strengthens the College’s reputation and mission.

This role collaborates with staff and faculty across Renison and with colleagues at University of Waterloo.

Additionally, the incumbent will represent Renison in a manner consistent with the values, goals, and strategic directions of the University College.

Qualifications

• University or College degree, or related work experience, in a relevant discipline, such as Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or related field.
• CFRE accreditation, or equivalent, is preferred.

Experience

• Extensive experience in use of Raiser’s Edge NXT and other Blackbaud CRM systems.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills across print, web, and multimedia formats.
• Minimum of 2 - 3 years in progressive fundraising roles.
• Proven track record managing a diverse fundraising portfolio, including securing major gifts, grants, legacy gifts, and partnerships.
• Significant experience navigating multi-stakeholder fundraising environments and building strong relationships with boards, community members and alumni.
• Demonstrated success in successfully stewarding long-term, meaningful and authentic relationships.
• Experience in organizing and managing alumni and donor events.
• Demonstrated experience with creative design tools such as Canva, Illustrator, Adobe Suite and video editing software.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, collaborate across departments, and exercise sound judgment in sensitive situations

Application Instructions

Renison University College respects, appreciates, and actively encourages diversity. As part of Renison’s commitment to equity within the College, we welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals with diverse experiences based on race, ethnic origin, religion, age, colour, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, ability or disability, including women, 2SLGBTQ+, Indigenous Peoples, and other visible minorities.

Renison is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates participating in all parts of the selection process. Please contact a member of Renison’s Human Resources department with accommodation requests.

Applications will be treated confidentially. Application materials should submitted online as PDF files through Interfolio

Please include a complete resume and a letter of application. Please provide the names of three potential referees, who will be contacted should your application moves forward.

References will be solicited at a later stage in the process as needed and with permission. Additionally, the successful candidate will be asked their consent to complete an educational and criminal records verification. The criminal records verification provides an indication of the existence of adult criminal convictions, for which a record suspension has not been granted, within the RCMP National Repository of Criminal Records.

Review of applications will begin on January 14, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.

A full job description is available here

This position is for an existing vacancy.