Senior Development Officer Sponsorship & Major Gifts

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, Sponsorship & Major Gifts primary accountability is to build and manage a portfolio of sponsors, sponsorship prospects, affinity partners and advertisers; and to work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure SAIT fulfills its obligations (i.e., fulfillment) to these stakeholders.

Secondary accountability, as a member of the Major Gifts Team, is to manage, cultivate and steward a complementary portfolio of 50+ major gift donors (largely corporations) capable of contributing charitable gifts totaling $100,000 or more.

Job classification :  Senior Development Officer

Salary range: 95,000.00 - 105,000.00

Paid Leave: 4 Weeks Vacation / 14 Flex Days per year

# of positions: 1

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Posting closing date: 2025-04-03

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.

 

Equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is essential to achieving SAIT’s vision to be a global leader in applied education. It creates the conditions for a healthy campus where everyone feels welcome, respected and empowered to succeed. SAIT values fairness, shared accountability and the importance of representation. The institution expects a commitment from its students and employees to continuously develop an equitable and inclusive mindset that celebrates diverse experiences and perspectives. Learn more about EDI at SAIT.

 

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