The Development Manager is a leader whose primary goal is to generate private revenue for Sheridan, and primarily the Faculty of Applied Health and Community Studies (FAHCS), by connecting donors, funders, and industry partners with both Faculty and broader institutional fundraising priorities and projects. They will lead the Advancement efforts for FAHCS, build a team culture by bringing together Faculty leadership and collaborating closely with other Faculties, departments, and industry-facing units across campus to drive trailblazing strategies that demonstrate the positive economic and societal impact that Sheridan makes possible through financial support.
The Development Manager works directly with VPs, Deans and Research Directors, Advancement team members, to attract new donor pools, obtain major gifts ($500K-$999K) and investments (up to and beyond $1M+), build long-term reciprocal relationships with donors and stakeholders and ensure an exceptional donor experience.
They will possess deep knowledge, skill and experience leading fund development, fundraising campaigns, major gift philanthropy, corporate and industry partnership and sponsorship, planned giving, and stewardship of a portfolio of major and principal gift donors.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Working directly with the AVP, Deans, Research and other industry-facing Directors, Associate Deans, and other Advancement leaders to build and implement an Advancement plan for FAHCS as well as project manage top Faculty and institutional funding priorities and projects.
- Attract new donor pools; obtain major gifts and transformational investments; lead and support industry partnerships and funding and build long-term reciprocal relationships with donors and stakeholders and ensure an exceptional donor, funder and industry partner experience.
- Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward a portfolio of major and principal gift donors, funders and industry partners.
- Developing and overseeing the effort to mature Sheridan’s advancement operations and build capacity within FAHCS to be relationship based, proactive and intentional, focused on prospect/pipeline development and major gifts.
- Serve as a leader and mentor who will attract philanthropic support, and engage individuals, alumni, foundations, industry and associations in impactful partnerships and investments.
- Maintaining current knowledge in field of expertise; continually learns to ensure adoption of emerging innovations and best practices.
- Acting as a Sheridan representative at both functional and social events.
- Build and lead a team of Advancement professionals within FAHCS, initially including a coordinator-level Advancement position, jointly with the Director of Alumni and Annual Giving.
- Other responsibilities and special projects as assigned
About You
You 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.
You bring a sound understanding of the challenges, emerging trends, and issues in post-secondary education with a demonstrated commitment to academic excellence and student success.
Your collaborative leadership style allows you to influence at all levels and to clearly communicate complex information.
You enjoy balancing many different tasks, staying organized and like to develop processes or systems to keep things running smoothly.
Your excellent problem-solving skills allow you to resolve unexpected challenges and come up with improvements to existing processes.
The successful candidate will also meet the following qualifications:
- 4-year bachelor’s degree (or 3-year diploma/degree + a post grad certificate and some professional certifications) in Fundraising Management, Business Development, Marketing, Communications, Public/Government Relations, Public Administration, Business Administration or other related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of related experience as a senior practitioner with management experience in (a combination of experience and education to be considered):
- Communications and donor engagement including marketing, sales, volunteer management and fundraising teams, preferably in a post-secondary or broader public-sector setting
- Demonstrated ability to build philanthropic relations with individuals, foundations and corporations
- Has knowledge and experience in annual giving programs as well as sustainable fundraising campaigns
- Has experience in closing gifts of $ 1 million plus
- Knowledge of, and experience with, fundraising/planned giving techniques and methodologies
- Able to analyze research as it pertains to individual prospect identification as well as corporate and foundation giving
- Demonstrated superior writing ability on a wide array of subjects, in a variety of styles for different audiences
- Excellent oral presentation skills
- Demonstrated comfort and ease in networking and striking conversations with new audiences
- Project management experience
- Business and financial acumen; budget development and implementation
Who We Are:
Every member of the Sheridan community is passionate about the transformational role we play in people’s lives. Our strategic plan, Sheridan 2027: Forging the Future (https://www.sheridancollege.ca/sheridan2027), charts 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, we’re making meaningful strides towards developing an equitable and inclusive community.
For more information, visit: Why Work at Sheridan
Other Details
Faculty/Department: External Relations - Advancement
Primary Work/Campus Location: Trafalgar/Davis (may be assigned activities at any Sheridan campus)
Work Categorization: Hybrid Position | On-site a minimum of 3 days/week: primarily at Trafalgar with at least one day at Davis.
Reference #: J0625-0286
Employee Group: Administrative
Payband: NM
Hourly Range: $99,544 - $124,429
Hours/Week: 37.5
Hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Application Deadline: June 30, 2025
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, Métis 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.
