Engagement and Development Officer

4 weeks ago

Guelph, Ontario, Canada Ontario University Athletics Full time
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Primary Category Page: Staff and Management

Division: Alumni Affairs and Development

Requisition ID: 1109

Department: OAC Advancement

This position is represented by the agreement between the Professional Staff Association and the University of Guelph.

Temporary full-time: from 03/03/2025 to 03/03/2028

General Purpose

The vision for Alumni Affairs & Development (AA&D) is to be a best practice leader in raising private support by building and sustaining deep and broad relationships that create meaningful exchange of value. The department's mission is to increase awareness of, involvement in, and support for the University in its many endeavors by building and enhancing relationships with alumni, faculty, staff, students, parents, friends, corporations, foundations, and associations that enable engagement and investment. The Engagement & Development Officer (EDO) plays a crucial role in driving the Ontario Agricultural College's (OAC) fundraising and engagement efforts. This position is responsible for strategic oversight of the OAC's extensive awards portfolio, donor discovery and stewardship, and event management. The successful candidate will work closely with the Director of Advancement, OAC, and the broader OAC Advancement team to achieve the department's ambitious fundraising goals.

Duties and Responsibilities

- Stewardship: Support the Stewardship Engagement Manager with stewardship activities.
- Award Management: Oversee the strategic management of OAC's substantial undergraduate, graduate, and Ridgetown College Diploma awards portfolios.
- Donor Discovery: Conduct outreach activities, including phone calls and visits, to identify and engage potential donors for the planned giving campaign launched in October 2024.
- Event Management: Plan and execute stewardship events related to the awards portfolio and other engagement initiatives.
- Administrative Support: Provide administrative support, including pledge reminders, cannon support, and thank you letters.

The Engagement & Development Officer, OAC will possess proven organization, writing, event management, and communication skills to work with donors, alumni, and volunteers. Changing trends in engagement are creating a need for more dedicated resources, particularly within the founding colleges who have the most donors. Today, donors and alumni demand a personal approach that includes personal interaction and targeted communications to increase engagement and ultimately giving.

Minimum Qualifications

- 2-3 years of relevant experience in alumni affairs or fundraising is required.
- Experience in event coordination and planning is required, including event evaluations.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite of programs.
- End-user Database experience (query and entry).
- Sound judgement, tact, diplomacy, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in program development and strategic planning.
- Experience in managing volunteers and student employees (recruitment, training, retention and support, recognition).

Please include a cover letter along with your resume in your application.

Why choose the University of Guelph

- Comprehensive Extended Health Care Benefits: Immediate enrollment in extended health to cover yourself and your family.
- Time off: Strong vacation allocation, floater days, and paid time off during the December closure to ensure that you are at your best.
- Wellness: In addition to extensive wellness programming, the University offers a yearly flexible spending credit that can be allocated to any of the following: Health Spending, Wellness or Professional Development.
- Learning & Development: Learning and development curriculum and other professional growth opportunities.
- On-campus Activities: Discounts on food and apparel, fitness programming, access to networking events and team building opportunities.
- Improve Life: Work that directly impacts a brighter future by turning knowledge into action.

Posting Date: 02/05/2025
Closing Date: 02/26/2025

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