Director of Development Fund Development Competition Number:  110-03-SV  

The Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
 
SAIT Fund Development is a fully integrated department comprised of 19 staff, including 7 major gift officers and professional staff dedicated to generating funding through: the annual fund, planned giving, prospect research, data management, gift processing, stewardship, donor relations, and administrative support.   As a member of SAIT's management team, the Director provides institutional leadership that guides the organization toward its mission and goals.   The Director will have the opportunity to celebrate the success of southern Alberta's largest fund raising campaign (currently at $78 million raised in 3.5 years), while at the same time laying the foundation for effective stewardship and new campaign programs.
 
The Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) is a unique organization.  Created in 1916, it is North America's oldest publicly funded institute of advanced technology, and holds a proud record of innovation and entrepreneurship.  Our vision is sharply focused: by 2010, SAIT will be recognized as Canada’s premier institute of advanced technology, among a handful of the world’s finest, setting the standard for education, training, and innovation.  Located in the city of Calgary, SAIT currently educates over 68,000 learners annually, and provides leading edge technical and trades education around the world.  The Institute is led by a dynamic President and Board who understand the fund development culture necessary to advance an academic institution, and who are prepared to support its growth and productivity.
 
The successful candidate will possess an undergraduate degree in a relevant area[s1] , in addition to a minimum of 10 years professional leadership experience in the public and/or non-profit sectors, 5 of which will have been in fund development.  A CFRE credential and an advanced degree are preferred. The candidate will possess superior problem-solving and decision-making skills, be action-oriented, and able to garner support and respect from diverse constituents.  He or she is recognized for having achieved successful development initiatives and for bringing accountability to the development process. A strategic thinker with excellent interpersonal communications skills, the successful candidate has enjoyed success leading creative teams, setting priorities, achieving results and managing resources.
 
OPEN TO:     SAIT Employees and the Public
 
SALARY:            Commensurate with education and experience
 
COMPETITION: 110-03-SV                               CLOSING: March 8, 2004


TO APPLY: If you meet the requirements of this position and are legally entitled to work in Canada, visit the SAIT careers site at http://www.sait.ca/careers or www.workopolis.com. SAIT is committed to Employment Equity and invites applications from all qualified individuals.
 
NOTE:   The preferred method of application is on-line. Notification of receipt will only be made to on-line applicants. Candidates selected for interview will be contacted within 28 days.By applying your resume may be considered for other opportunities at SAIT that suit your experience
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