Fundraising Operations Assistant (Remote/On‑Campus)

Ontario University Athletics; Guelph; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health care

Vacation time & floater days

Wellness spending credit

Learning & development

Campus discounts & events

Job summary

University of Guelph is seeking a Development Assistant to join Alumni Affairs & Development. You will provide comprehensive administrative support to a team of fundraisers, coordinate meetings, prepare briefing materials, and manage donor communications with accuracy and tact.

The role involves developing tracking tools, supporting portfolio management, and contributing to donor relations, events, and reporting efforts across campaigns. Flexible on-campus and remote work is available.

Qualifications

• Two-year college or equivalent required.
• Experience in senior administrative support in fundraising preferred.
• Strong computer skills: Excel, database, word processing, and internet tools.
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently.
• Able to prioritize in a demanding environment with tight timelines and multiple tasks.
• Ability to multi-task and stay organized with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong interpersonal skills.
• Good judgement, tact, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and coordination support to a team of fundraisers across portfolios.
• Coordinate meetings, prospect calls, and prepare briefing materials; manage follow-up actions.
• Draft donor correspondence and ensure timely, accurate communications across the team.
• Support development of tracking tools and fundraising reports; assist portfolio management processes.
• Contribute to donor relations, stewardship activities, event coordination, and reporting processes.

Skills

Self-motivation

Prioritization

Multi-tasking

Organization

Written communication

Oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Judgement & diplomacy

Education

Two-year college

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Database management

MS Word

Internet & email tools

Job description

University of Guelph is seeking a Development Assistant to join Alumni Affairs & Development. You will provide comprehensive administrative support to a team of fundraisers, coordinate meetings, prepare briefing materials, and manage donor communications with accuracy and tact.

The role involves developing tracking tools, supporting portfolio management, and contributing to donor relations, events, and reporting efforts across campaigns. Flexible on-campus and remote work is available.