Stewardship Engagement Officer

Department: Engagement Services

Temporary full-time from 03/02/2025 to 01/31/2028
Temporary Absence of the Regular Incumbent

This position is represented by the agreement between the Professional Staff Association and the University of Guelph

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.
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General Purpose

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 by building lifelong relationships with our community: alumni, donors, and friends. Our vision is for the University of Guelph 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 Stewardship Engagement Officer epitomizes the department’s shared values of respect, empowerment, integrity, appreciation, and forward focus.

As a member of the Engagement Services team, the Stewardship Engagement Officer will share responsibility for the way in which the University thanks, recognizes, informs, involves and inspires its donors.

Duties and Responsibilites

The Stewardship Engagement Officer is primarily responsible for directing mass donor communication and engagement processes including the annual Impact of Giving report and various donor newsletters and communications. They are responsible for developing and executing an annual stewardship engagement program, leveraging and collaborating with colleagues on annual initiatives such as National Philanthropy Day and Giving Tuesday. The Stewardship Engagement Officer provides oversight to and delivers our Loyal Donor program and university-wide award donor reporting.

The Stewardship Engagement Officer will also play an important role in key initiatives, such as donor appreciation events and annual endowment reporting. The Stewardship Engagement Officer will work closely with colleagues in coordinating some gift announcements, room namings, facility openings, and other smaller functions. This role will also produce appropriate acknowledgement materials throughout the year and support internal processes intended to ensure that the University of Guelph acknowledges and informs its donors.

The Stewardship Engagement Officer will have proven project management, organization, writing, event management and communication skills to work with donors, prospects and key internal stakeholders. Changing trends in engagement require dedicated resources. Today, donors and alumni demand a personal approach that includes personal interaction and targeted communications to increase engagement and ultimately giving.

Requirements

• 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.

Please include a cover letter along with your resume in your application.

Why choose the University of Guelph

• Comprehensive Extended Health Care Benefits: Immediate enrollment in extended health to cover yourself and your family
• Time off: Strong vacation allocation, floater days, and paid time off during the December closure to ensure that you are at your best
• Wellness: In addition to extensive wellness programming, the University offers a yearly flexible spending credit that can be allocated to any of the following: Health Spending, Wellness or Professional Development
• Learning & Development: Learning and development curriculum and other professional growth opportunities
• On-campus Activities: Discounts on food and apparel, fitness programming, access to networking events and team building opportunities
• Improve Life: Work that directly impacts a brighter future by turning knowledge into action

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.

Employee Type: Temporary Full Time
Position Number: 10394078
Classification: P&M FT- Band 03
Professional/Managerial Salary Bands

Posting Date: 02/05/2025
Closing Date: 02/26/2025