- Identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors and prospects through the fundraising cycle.
- Maintaining a robust pipeline of 60-80 donors/prospects and undertaking 10-15 meetings per month with donors/prospects.
- Preparing briefing materials to support the participation of senior administration in fundraising activity.
- Collaborating with the Director, the Dean, and other internal partners to advance donor relationships as well as to identify University priorities that will resonate with donors, including scholarships, faculty/program support, and capital projects.
- Creating and presenting materials to advance fundraising asks such as generic cases for support and customized proposals.
- Negotiating the closure of major and planned gifts, including the creation of gift agreements and other supporting documentation.
- An undergraduate degree, with preference given to demonstrated commitment to professional development, a graduate degree, a relevant diploma or an equivalent combination of education/experience.
- A minimum of five (5) years' fundraising experience, with a proven track record of success in securing major and planned gifts, or equivalent experience in a related field.
- The ability to think and act quickly and effectively under pressure, exercising tact, diplomacy, discretion and good judgment.
- A proven ability to interact effectively with senior executives in the corporate community.
- Experience in management of large and complex fundraising projects, especially capital campaigns.
- Superior written and interpersonal communications skills, including effective relationship-building and experience in managing senior volunteers.
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite and donor databases and/or CRM systems.
- A passion for animal welfare and/or a background in animal, medical or healthcare charities.
-
Market Development Manager
2 days ago
CSL Silicones Inc. Guelph, CanadaCSL is a Subsidiary of PETRONAS Chemicals Group, a fortune 500 company headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. · **Overview**: · Reporting to the Global Sales Manager, the Market Development Manager is responsible for driving revenue, building and maintaining relationships with ...
-
Business Development Manager
1 week ago
Melitron Corporation Guelph, Canada**About This Opportunity** · The Business Development Manager will be responsible for securing new business opportunities to meet sales objectives and ensure maximum market participation. In this exciting role, you will capture new business through developing strong customer rela ...
-
Sales and Business Development Manager
1 week ago
Hy Grade Steel Roofing System Guelph, Canada**Sales and Business Development Manager** · Are you an enthusiastic and motivated individual with a passion for driving sales and business growth? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can actively contribute to the success of a team? If so, we have an exciting opport ...
-
Development Communications Manager, Ovc
1 week ago
University of Guelph Guelph, Canada**Temporary, full-time position (April 1, 2024 to April 1, Guelph, ON** · At the department of **Alumni Affairs and Development (AA&D), **we advance the mission of the **University of Guelph** by raising private support and building relationships with a broad range of stakeholder ...
-
Farley Mortgage Services Inc. Guelph, CanadaEducation: Master's degree · - Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years · **Screening questions**: · - Are you willing to relocate for this position? · - Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location? · - Do you have previous experience in this field of employmen ...
-
Business Development Account Manager
1 week ago
Deveron Guelph, Canada**Company Overview**: Deveron is an independent third-party agronomy company that services Ag-Retail, Agronomists, Independent growers, Academia and Enterprise in North America. The objective of Deveron is to create value for the production agricultural industry by increasing the ...
-
The City of Guelph Guelph, CanadaAbout Our Organization: · When you join the City of Guelph, you join a team of 2,000 full and part-time employees who deliver services the community relies on every day. Together, Guelph's employees bring to life a vision of an inclusive, connected, and prosperous city where empl ...
-
2487790 Ontario Inc. Mississauga, CanadaEducation: · Expérience: · Education · College/CEGEP · Tasks · Plan and control budget and expenditures · Establish and implement policies and procedures for information systems · Authorize the development of specifications for products or services · Recruit, train and supervis ...
-
Development Manager
3 days ago
Boralex Milton, CanadaBoralex is a major player in renewable energy specializing in four sectors of activity: wind, solar, hydroelectricity, and storage. · We have been based in Kingsey Falls, Quebec, Canada, for 30 years and have since expanded our horizons and established our business in the United ...
-
Development Manager
1 week ago
Alliance United Corporation Burlington, Canada**DUE DILIGENCE (PRE-ACQUISITION)** · - Review purchase and sale agreement(s) - check expiry dates or for extension amendments. · - Review any previous submissions to the local municipality regarding permits, development approvals, OPA's or ZBA's, including any supporting materia ...
-
Development Manager
3 days ago
Veriday Inc. Mississauga, Canada**Veriday** is seeking a highly skilled and experienced **Development Manager** to join our dynamic team as a full-time employee. As a leading Liferay Portal Solution provider, we are committed to delivering innovative solutions and exceeding customer expectations. The Developmen ...
-
IT Development Manager
2 days ago
Cogeco Burlington, CanadaNotre culture vous élève - il n'y a pas d'ego sur le chemin. Notre objectif commun? Nous voulons tous gagner pour nos clients. Nous visons à être toujours évolutifs, dynamiques et ambitieux. Nous croyons au pouvoir des connexions authentiques. Chaque employé fait partie de ce qui ...
-
Manager - IT Development
2 days ago
TD Bank Mississauga, Canada**TD Description** · Stay current and competitive. Carve out a career for yourself. Grow with us. · **Department Overview** · **Building a World-Class, Diverse and Inclusive Technology Team** · We can't afford to be boring. Neither can you. The scale and scope of what TD does may ...
-
Business Development Manager
2 days ago
The MEARIE Group Fergus, Canada**Business Development Manager - Ontario**: · Composite Power Group Inc. has operated as an electrical utility sales representative for over 40 years. Our sales team takes the initiative to connect the suppliers in our portfolio with companies building the grid. We focus on the s ...
-
Business Development Manager
1 week ago
GardaWorld Cambridge, Canada**Business Development Manager - Southwest Ontario**: · **Reports to**:Director Business Development - Central Region** · **The Purpose of Position** · The purpose of this position is to develop new business relationships, service existing customers and grow overall revenue and p ...
-
Training & Development Manager
2 days ago
RDJ Bakeries Ltd Cambridge, CanadaCome join our outstanding team at _**RDJ Bakeries**_. · We are Canada's manufacturer for high value crackers We support our retail partners around the globe to establish the best quality product. · - **RDJ Bakeries Ltd**_ is currently looking for a Training & Development Manager ...
-
Business Development Manager
1 week ago
Allianz Partners Cambridge, Canada**Who we are**: · People are at the heart of the Allianz brand. At Allianz, helping people is in our DNA. We believe in being a part of the solution for a better tomorrow, and know that we have a positive impact on people's lives across the globe. If you are looking to be part of ...
-
Business Development Manager
20 hours ago
Gay Lea Foods Cambridge, Canada**Department**: Sales · **Reports to**: VP, Grober Nutrition · **Location**: Grober Nutrition · **Purpose**: · As the Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for the continued support of current partners, dealers, distributors, and producers while also working on st ...
-
Business Development Manager
2 days ago
Fire Safety and Protection Cambridge, Canada**ABOUT US** · The **Business Development Manager** works to develop new and potential accounts within a defined territory. The sales professional works with prospective clients to explore the strengths and weaknesses of their current life safety service program and works with a ...
-
Business Development Manager
2 days ago
Grand River Foods Cambridge, CanadaPosition Summary · - Deliver the planned annual sales and profit targets for select retail and commercial customers · - Work with direct guidance from manager as it relates to business planning and customer strategy · - Execute business strategies and tactics as directed · - Mana ...
Senior Development Manager - Guelph, ON, Canada - AFP Golden Horseshoe Chapter
Description
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a high-performing team of passionate fundraising professionals at one of Canada's leading comprehensive research-intensive universities.
In our work, at the department of Alumni Affairs and Development (AA&D), we advance the mission of the University of Guelph by building lifelong relationships with our community: alumni, donors, and friends. Our vision is for the University to be personally relevant in the lives of our community members. Through these relationships, we amplify the impact of philanthropy to create unique solutions for the challenges facing our world. As Senior Development Manager, Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, you will be a member of this campus-wide team and, as such, epitomize the department's shared values of respect, empowerment, integrity, appreciation, and forward focus. Salary Range: $75,418 – $94,273
Posted On: April 19, 2024
Closing On: May 1, 2024
Employment Type: Temporary, full-time position (April 8, 2024 – July 25, 2025)
The Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics is committed to developing leaders with a social conscience, an environmental sensibility, and a commitment to their communities. If you are looking to join a supportive team who are redefining leadership and business education to respond to our changing world, we encourage your application to this exciting role.
Reporting to the Director, Major Gift Advancement, you will be responsible for major gift fundraising (contributions of $25,000 or greater and planned gifts) to support the fundraising priorities of the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics. You will also be expected to personally generate a minimum of $1 million in new major gifts and pledges annually, and work to advance priorities with alumni, corporations, grateful clients, and other friends of the University.
At AA&D, we believe that fundraising is a team sport, and collaboration with colleagues across the board is essential for success. As a result, working in tandem with senior development managers in other colleges is highly encouraged. More specifically, your responsibilities as a Senior Development Manager will include:
QUALIFICATIONS
To fulfill the role of Senior Development Manager, Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, you must be an experienced fundraiser and a superb communicator, comfortable building relationships with senior executives, and have a profile that includes:
ASSETS:
The University of Guelph ( ) is one of Canada's leading research-intensive comprehensive institutions, with a record of outstanding scholarship in the arts, humanities, social sciences, life sciences, physical and engineering sciences, agriculture and veterinary sciences. This is your chance to join us in our endeavour to improve life.
To view a detailed posting for the role of Senior Development Manager, Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, please go to our website at . Applications, quoting Hiring # , must be sent by e-mail, only to: .
At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.
#J-18808-Ljbffr