Department: OAC Advancement
This position is represented by the agreement between the Professional Staff Association and the University of Guelph
Temporary full-time from 10/06/2025 to 08/13/2027
Temporary Absence of the Regular Incumbent
If you are a current employee of the University of Guelph you must apply on the internal Career Page in order to be considered as an internal applicant.
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 Development Manager, Ontario Agricultural 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.
Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Associate Director Development (OAC) and working in partnership with the Advancement Team, you will be a relationship builder responsible for personal solicitation of donations, estate gifts and sponsorships in the range of $25,000 to $500,000.
As part of our mission to build lifelong relationships within our community, the Development Manager, OAC will play a key role in connecting donors with meaningful opportunities to support the College's highest priorities. This includes engaging alumni, grateful clients, corporations, and friends of the University of Guelph to build lasting philanthropic support. The Development Manager will personally generate support through relationship-building and strategic engagement, with a focus on both advancing current funding opportunities and identifying new prospects to strengthen and grow our donor pipeline.
This position carries an annual fundraising goal that may evolve year to year, depending on institutional priorities and donor opportunities. Flexibility and adaptability will be essential to success, as will the ability to connect authentically and confidently with donors and prospects from diverse backgrounds. More specifically, the responsibilities of this role include:
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