Director, Development and Alumni Relations
The Director, Development & Alumni Relations is a member of Red Deer Polytechnic’s (RDP) Leadership Team and is focused on building and leveraging relationships, strategic partnerships, and generating fund development and investment revenues that support the Polytechnic’s 2030 Strategic Plan: Productivity & Social Impact.
Reporting to the Vice President, Development & Partnerships, the Director is responsible for leading a team that proactively engages the Polytechnic’s external stakeholder community and aligns their values and business interests with RDP’s educational programs and applied research initiatives with the goal of elevating fundraising and investment opportunities.
The Director develops and implements strategies to secure philanthropic and sponsorship revenues by coordinating with various departments throughout the Polytechnic to identify funding priorities, organizing engagement events, and leveraging alumni networks and fostering a culture of giving and investment.
The Director will provide strategic leadership and management of all fund development initiatives with a primary focus on individual major gifts as well as corporate and foundation partnership opportunities. This includes being hands-on in identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors and volunteers and partners (individuals, foundations, corporations, and government) to enable the Polytechnic to enhance its partnerships and deliver transformational value for students, businesses and communities we serve.
The Director, Development & Alumni Relations will lead a team of professionals in the following areas:
Salary
$126,736 - $154,049
Focused on advancing the economic and social priorities of Alberta, Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) provides more than 80 industry-relevant programs within a breadth of credentials to approximately 6,300 credit and apprenticeship students and 3,400+ learners with Continuing Education programming.
With modern teaching and learning spaces, and state-of-the-art research and innovation centres in advanced manufacturing and energy innovation, the Polytechnic provides applied research opportunities, leadership in the social, economic, and cultural development of Alberta, and myriad lifelong learning opportunities.
Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) is more than a post-secondary institution. It is a community of highly dedicated and skilled faculty, staff, learners, and partners who are making a positive impact on the world around us. Unbound by tradition, we are focused on producing the talent, solutions, and environments needed for Alberta’s economy and society to thrive.
Red Deer Polytechnic’s main campus is located on Treaty 7, Treaty 6 and Métis ancestral lands. This is where we will strive to honour and transform our relationships with one another.
Whatever brings you to Red Deer Polytechnic, we are glad you are here. And we look forward to having you as a valued member of our polytechnic community.
2024-E-023
Permanent Full-Time
1
01/10/2025
1.0
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
11/13/2024
Yes
Red Deer Polytechnic fosters an inclusive learning and working environment where everyone can bring their full selves and share their unique talents. We are committed to being responsive to the evolving needs and expectations of our diverse community.
To enrich the intellectual, economic, cultural, and social development of Central Alberta, we value the contributions of individuals with diverse perspectives and experiences. We encourage applications from Indigenous persons, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, individuals of all sexual orientations, and persons of any gender identity or expression.
Red Deer Polytechnic will provide job applicants with accommodations in accordance with the Alberta Human Rights Code. To request an accommodation, please contact Peopleandculture@rdpolytech.ca.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
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