Senior Development Manager, Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics | University of Guelph
4 weeks ago
- 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.
- Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) designation.
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