QUALIFICATIONS

To be considered for the role of Stewardship Engagement Officer, you must be an organized and strategic relationship-builder with experience in fundraising, donor engagement, and event coordination, and whose profile includes:

• University degree in communications, marketing, or related discipline, along with three to five (3-5) years’ experience in fundraising. A combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.
• Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) designation preferred.
• 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.
• Excellent communication skills, especially written communication.
• Experience in program development and strategic planning.
• Experience in managing volunteers and student employees (recruitment, training, retention and support, recognition).
• Previous project management experience, including the development of critical paths.
• Previous experience developing donor relations materials and communications would be considered an asset.

NOTE: The University has adopted a policy relative to flexible work arrangements. This appointment is regularly performed on campus but is eligible for a flexible work arrangement under the terms of this policy.
The University 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 Stewardship Engagement Officer, please go to our website at https://careers.uoguelph.ca/.

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.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Work Location: In perso

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Direct mass donor communication and engagement, including the Impact of Giving report and donor newsletters.
· Develop and execute an annual stewardship engagement program, collaborating on initiatives like National Philanthropy Day and Giving Tuesday.
· Oversee and deliver the Loyal Donor program and university-wide award donor reporting.
· Play a key role in donor appreciation events and annual endowment reporting.
· Coordinate gift announcements, room namings, facility openings, and smaller functions.
· Produce acknowledgement materials and support internal processes to ensure donors are informed and recognized.
· Utilize project management, organizational, writing, event management, and communication skills to engage donors and key stakeholders.
· Adapt to trends by focusing on personal interaction and targeted communications to boost engagement and giving.

To be considered for the role of Stewardship Engagement Officer, you must be an organized and strategic relationship-builder with experience in fundraising, donor engagement, and event coordination, and whose profile includes:

• University degree in communications, marketing, or related discipline, along with three to five (3-5) years’ experience in fundraising. A combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.
• Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) designation preferred.
• 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.
• Excellent communication skills, especially written communication.
• Experience in program development and strategic planning.
• Experience in managing volunteers and student employees (recruitment, training, retention and support, recognition).
• Previous project management experience, including the development of critical paths.
• Previous experience developing donor relations materials and communications would be considered an asset