Development officer, student affairs
Sheridan College, department of External Relations based in Oakville, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Development officer, student affairs. Sheridan College, department of External Relations oversees the college’s communications, branding, and public engagement. It provides strategic media relations, advertising, and stakeholder outreach to enhance the institution’s visibility. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
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Job Description:
Employer Name: Sheridan College
Department: External Relations – Advancement
Position: Development officer, student affairs
No of Vacancies: 3
Salary: $88228.00 – $110284.00 yearly
Employment Type: Full time
Employee Group: Administrative
Location: Oakville, ON, Canada
Work Categorization: Hybrid Position | On-site a minimum of 3 days/week
Reference Number: J0425-1043
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have completion of a minimum 2-year college diploma in fundraising, education, communications and public relations
Experience: Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of related experience as a senior practitioner, technical advisor, consultant, or supervisor
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should have excellent organization, planning, and time management skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to establish systems for meeting deadlines, tracking, follow-up, monitoring, and reporting progress
- The candidates should possess excellent oral and written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to write persuasively and present effectively to diverse groups
- The candidates should have the ability to negotiate and close major gifts, including creating gift agreements and supporting documentation
- The candidates should demonstrate proficiency in analytics and the ability to conduct their own research, including prospect identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have a demonstrated record of closing major gifts and managing a portfolio of 50+ prospects
- The candidates should have experience using the Raiser’s Edge database, ideally hold a CFRE designation – Certified Fund Raising Executive Certificate, demonstrate excellent public relations and networking skills
- The candidates should possess extremely effective interpersonal skills, a professional presence, and the ability to exercise independent judgment, initiative, and flexibility
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to lead or support select major gift opportunities, working collaboratively with the Major Giving team to align efforts and maximize donor impact, assist in driving Sheridan’s fundraising cycle, including research, prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
- The candidates should be able to manage a comprehensive annual giving portfolio of gifts up to $25,000, in collaboration with the central Advancement office, focusing on student support initiatives
- The candidates should be able to collaborate with Deans, Directors, and other internal stakeholders to identify fundraising priorities that align with the student experience and alumni engagement, develop and implement strategies to build strong connections between alumni and students, promoting a culture of philanthropy and community support
- The candidates should be able to plan and execute major initiatives such as Giving Tuesday and National Philanthropy Day to enhance community engagement and fundraising success
- The candidates should be able to design and execute initiatives that connect current students with alumni activities and philanthropic efforts, fostering meaningful relationships beyond graduation, identify, recruit, train, and oversee student and alumni volunteers to support engagement and fundraising efforts
- The candidates should be able to develop opportunities for students to participate in alumni events and activities while on campus, ensuring they feel a sense of belonging and value in staying connected to Sheridan post-graduation, collaborate with staff to provide subject matter expertise and support with material editing related to portfolio, recognition, and stewardship
- The candidates should be able to accurately capture and record all relevant relationship and moves management information in Raiser’s Edge, monitor and analyze giving trends to inform and refine fundraising strategies
- The candidates should be able to champion the financial and strategic goals of the Advancement and External Relations team and promote best practices across all fundraising portfolios
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume and reference number) through the below-mentioned details.
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!