Senior Development Officer, Campaign
A student’s relationship with SAIT doesn’t end at convocation — we are proud of the life-long relationships we have with our alumni. The Alumni and Development
department shares SAIT’s story, connects donors to incredible people, projects and experiences. SAIT is fortunate to receive financial support from our alumni family, industry and community at large. If you’re passionate about nurturing the connections between SAIT and our alumni family, we want to meet you.
The Opportunity
The Senior Development Officer, Campaign plays a pivotal role in achieving the goals of SAIT’s Real Futures campaign. This seasoned, collaborative fundraising professional brings strong business acumen and advanced communication skills, with a proven ability to engage strategically with donors across multiple channels.
Reporting to the Manager, Principal Gifts & Campaign, the successful candidate will support the execution of a three-year fundraising campaign, with a primary focus on the Taylor Family Campus Centre
. They will work closely with executive leadership—including Deans, Directors, the Associate Vice President of Advancement, Associate Directors, and the Manager, Principal Gifts & Campaign—to drive campaign success.
Key responsibilities include working with major donors and prospects, supporting Campaign Cabinet volunteers, and developing strategies to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward gifts of $100,000 or more. The role demands expertise in complex fundraising environments and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
This individual will collaborate closely with the Major Gifts team, and will work across the broader Alumni & Development team to ensure campaign alignment and momentum. The ideal candidate is a passionate and strategic fundraiser with experience in large-scale campaigns and a demonstrated ability to close significant gifts.
Job classification
: Senior Development Officer
Salary range:
$95,000 - $105,000
Position end date
: July 15, 2028
Posting end date
: June 23, 2025
About SAIT
SAIT is a global leader in applied education. Named one of Alberta’s Top Employers
, we offer the chance to work with a purpose — preparing the next generation of industry leaders, entrepreneurs, advocates and explorers.
Building on our 100+ year history, we’re looking for innovative, bold and collaborative employees who embrace change and deliver world-class customer experiences. Your future starts now at SAIT.
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