Job Description
Alumni Advancement Manager, College of Biological Sciences – UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH We are seeking an experienced alumni relations and fundraising professional to work with alumni, donors and volunteers in theCollege of Biological Science (CBS). CBS is a globally recognized academic faculty with a mission to improve life through science. From DNA to cells to complex ecosystems, it produces intrepid and interdisciplinary research in a student-centered learning environment that encourages and promotes comprehensive understanding of systems that govern life.Reporting to the Associate Director, Annual Giving, and in consultation with the Dean and faculty, you’ll be responsible for engaging alumni in the life of the college through annual giving fundraising (contributions of up to $25,000) and strategic relationship management through strategic events and programs.Salary Range: $64,806 – $97,208Posted On: January 31, 2024Closing On: February 12, 2024Employment Type: Temporary, full-time position (from February 12, 2024 to February 14, 2025)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.In our work, we advance the mission of the University of Guelph (U of G) by building lifelong relationships with our community: alumni, donors, and friends. Our vision is for U of G 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 a member of this campus-wide team, the Alumni Advancement Manager (AAM) role epitomizes the department’s shared values of respect, empowerment, integrity, appreciation, and forward focus.More specifically, the responsibilities of the role AAM include:Identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding donors and prospects through the fundraising cycle;Managing a pipeline of 80-100 donors/prospects and undertaking 5-7 calls/month;Managing strategic class/group reunion activity and class/group fundraising activity;Collaborating on all college-related annual giving initiatives, including mass appeals and stewardship communications;Providing a strategic lens for on and off-campus alumni engagement opportunities, including events;Managing key volunteer relationships and coordinating alumni volunteers for various University activities;Collaborating with colleagues in Alumni Affairs & Development to develop effective communications strategies that keep alumni and annual giving donors informed of relevant and strategic activities; andSupporting relevant day to day alumni correspondence and outreach, and other associated duties as assigned.NOTE: Some evening and weekend work is required, as well as possible travel in support of certain activities.REQUIREMENTSTo assume the role of Alumni Advancement Manager, College of Biological Science, you should be a knowledgeable and eager to engage fundraiser whose profile includes:An undergraduate degree, with preference given to demonstrated commitment to professional development, and a minimum of three (3) years of experience in alumni relations, fundraising and/or non-profit program management with a proven track record of success, or an equivalent combination of education and experienceSuperior written and interpersonal communications skills, including effective relationship building and experience in managing volunteersThe ability to think and act quickly and effectively under pressure, exercising tact, diplomacy, discretion and good judgmentResults-oriented mindset with the ability to take initiative and self-manageExperience and comfort working in a role with significant autonomyThe ability to adapt and employ an entrepreneurial mindsetProficient use of Microsoft Office Suite and donor databases and/or CRM systemsASSETExperience in event managementTheUniversity of Guelph (www.uoguelph.ca)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 Alumni Advancement Manager, College of Biological Science, please go to our website atwww.uoguelph.ca/hr/careers.Applications, quotingHiring #2024-0069, must be sent to:careers@uoguelph.ca.At the University of Guelph, fostering aculture 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.