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Reporting to the Associate Vice President, Advancement and Alumni Relations, the Director, Alumni and Annual Giving is responsible for the strategic direction, planning, oversight, design and implementation of Sheridans alumni relations and annual giving and awards fundraising programs.Together these programs must align to support Sheridan's strategic directions, academic priorities and deliver on the annual revenue targets. In addition, the Director, Alumni and Annual Giving is expected to support other forms of private revenue generation, including a pipeline for major giving and revenue generated through alumni affinity partnership programs and recruitment strategies.What Youll Be DoingProviding expertise and leadership through the development of strategic priorities that reflect best practices relating to alumni relations and annual giving and ensure that departmental goals are achieved or exceeded.Directing all annual giving fundraising campaigns including awards, research, campaign design, prospect identification, volunteer management, donor solicitation, stewardship and ongoing communication/liaison.Ensures that all policies, procedures and processes associated with accurate and timely gift processing are followed. This includes adherence to Canadian government legislation as it relates to gift receipting.Providing direction, oversight and management of Sheridan's overall alumni strategy in partnership with Sheridans key faculties, departments and programs.Accountable for ensuring funding support from various partners ensuring the department is financially self- supporting.Providing leadership and direction to department managers and, through them, to indirect staff.Maintaining a high level of performance by recruiting, selecting, training, managing performance and evaluating staff.Responsible for the quality and professionalism of all activities within the Alumni and Annual Giving department by effectively building and managing the Department's budgets.Providing senior consultation in the development of strategic directions for the Department and the design of policies and procedures to support those directions.Performing other related duties as assigned.About YouYou have the skills and knowledge to work with an increasingly diverse student and staff population as well as a proven commitment to anti-oppression, equity, and inclusion.Your collaborative spirit is balanced with your ability to take initiative and act independently to advance initiatives.You have excellent oral and written communication skills, persuasiveness and perseverance.You bring sound understanding of project management principles and tools and can multi-task, prioritize, balance and manage multiple complex and competing demands.Ability to maintain confidentiality, lead, and delegate are critical to the success of this position.Proven ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders, including students, faculty, staff, donors, community groups, volunteers and corporate and government leaders.The successful candidate will also meet the following qualifications:4-year bachelors degree in fundraising, business development, marketing, communications, public administration or a related field of study.7 years of and experience with fundraising/annual giving techniques and methodologies, alumni relations and alumni development strategy (Equivalency will be considered).Ability to analyze research as it pertains to annual, corporate and foundation giving.Experience negotiating at a senior level with corporate leaders, contributors and targeted prospects.Mediation skills to deal effectively with external stakeholders, volunteers, faculty and staff.Who We Are:Every member of the Sheridan community is passionate about the transformational role we play in peoples lives. Our strategic plan, Sheridan 2027: Forging the Future (a path towards a new ground-breaking model of higher education that reshapes post-secondary education and better prepares students for the future. We are committed to demonstrably advancing equity, diversity, and inclusivity. Diversity is our strength and fuels our commitment to excellence. Across our campuses, were making meaningful strides towards developing an equitable and inclusive community.For more information, visit: Why Work at SheridanOther DetailsFaculty/Department: AdvancementPrimary Work/Campus Location:Trafalgar (may be assigned activities at any Sheridan campus)Work Categorization: Hybrid Position On-site at least 3 days/weekReference #:J0525-0085Employee Group: AdministrativePayband: NOSalary Range: $126,723 - $158,403Application Deadline: June 2, 2025Application details: This is a temporary position that may continue up to April 2027.Sheridan is deeply committed to implementing the Calls to Action framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nations, Anishinaabe Nation, Huron-Wendat and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. Sheridan is situated on these lands, and it is our collective responsibility to honour and respect those who have gone before us, those who are here, and those who have yet to come. We are grateful for the opportunity to be working on this land.Sheridan values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. Sheridan regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. Sheridan seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism, and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including those who identify as First Nations, Mtis and/or Inuit/Inuk, Black, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.Sheridan will provide job applicants with accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. To request accommodation, please contact Human Resources.You may be asked to provide copies of your educational credentials at the time of interview. Upon hire, we require official confirmation of educational credentials and Canadian equivalency assessments, if applicable. #J-18808-Ljbffr