Department: OVC Advancement
This position is represented by the agreement between the Professional Staff Association and the University of Guelph
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General Purpose
Alumni Affairs & Development (AA&D)'s purpose is to maximize philanthropic support for the University of Guelph's mission of creating unique solutions for the challenges facing our world. We achieve this purpose by building the kind of deep and sustained relationships with our donors, alumni and friends that increase awareness of, engagement with, and investment in the University of Guelph's work. As a member of this campus-wide team, the Associate Director Development (ADD), Ontario Veterinary College epitomizes the department's shared values of respect, empowerment, integrity, appreciation, and forward focus.
The University of Guelph is currently planning to launch its first fundraising campaign since 2014. The campaign aims to expand on the University's recent fundraising growth so that AA&D becomes a team that consistently raises $ 75 M a year by 2030 (a record $ 55M was raised in FY24/25). By aligning donor passions with the university's ambitious goals, the campaign will boost revenue, elevate the university's global profile, deepen donor relationships, and create a highly developed culture of philanthropy across the university community. Institutional leaders and volunteers will be highly engaged in advocating for the university's global impact and the vital role of philanthropy in achieving this vision.
The Alumni Affairs and Development (AA&D) team and the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) at the University of Guelph are seeking a passionate and innovative Associate Director, Development (ADD) to support OVC's Healthy Futures Strategic Plan and the fundraising efforts associated with the construction of a new Medical and Surgical Learning Centre. This leadership role will develop OVC's major and principal gift pipeline and will manage a fundraising team.
The Ontario Veterinary College is a global leader in veterinary medicine and health research. At OVC, we are committed to improving the health of animals, people, and our planet. We educate the next generation of health leaders and provide high-value experiential learning opportunities through an interdisciplinary, comparative approach. Joining our team means creating real-world solutions to real-world problems.
Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Director of OVC Advancement and working closely with the OVC Advancement team, the ADD is responsible for major gift and principal gift fundraising (contributions of $100,000 or greater) for the Ontario Veterinary College and management of a team of two to five fundraising staff members.
The ADD will work closely to advance OVC's top priorities with an external audience ranging from alumni, corporations and friends of the University of Guelph. This occurs through donor qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship. More specifically, the responsibilities of the ADD include:
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