Job Description
Date Posted: 06/26/2024Req ID: 38194Faculty/Division: VP - Division of University AdvancementDepartment: University DevelopmentCampus:St. George (Downtown Toronto)Position Number: #Description:About us:The Division of University Advancement (DUA) aims to sustain and enhance the University’s academic mission, leadership, and worldwide impact, by engaging alumni and private sector constituents meaningfully in the mission of the University, building mutually beneficial relationships of increasing value and satisfaction over time.Through our current Defy Gravity campaign, the team supports U of T’s commitment to inclusive excellence – the idea that every member of our community should thrive in an environment of belonging – and helps the University bring together top minds from every conceivable background to create a healthier, more sustainable, and equitable world. In this ecosystem, there is an emphasis on collaboration, diplomacy, teamwork and mission focus as the Division of University Advancement supports our Faculties, Campuses and Divisions as a shared service.The Division of University Advancement at the University of Toronto is committed to a transformative agenda deeply rooted in the University’s vision for growth and innovation. We are focused on growing fundraising efforts; doubling the number of newly engaged alumni by achieving Advancement goals through the foundational integration of Alumni Relations and Development both centrally and through collaborations with divisional colleagues; creating an organization and culture that fosters diversity and inclusiveness.Your opportunity:Annual and Leadership Giving team provides strategy, direction and management to the growing of U of T’s annual giving programs. As a member of the annual and leadership giving team, the Development Associate will support fundraising and stewardship efforts to grow mass philanthropic engagement and individual philanthropic engagement.Working under direction from the Executive Director, Annual and Leadership Giving and Senior Lead, Special Projects and Innovation, the incumbent will provide fundraising and development administrative support and coordination for the Annual and Leadership Giving Team contributing to the success of the ALG programs. In addition, the Development Associate, ALG will provide on-going administrative support to the Special Projects and Innovation portfolio, in support of Advancement priorities.Your responsibilities will include:-Implementing components of fundraising campaigns-Collecting basic development-related information-Updating prospect databases and portfolios-Coordinating meeting schedules, agendas, materials, action and follow-up items-Collating briefing package materials for meetings-Processing invoicesEssential Qualifications:-Bachelors Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.-Minimum three years’ experience in administration, preferably in a non-profit fundraising setting.-Experience in philanthropy and in other fundraising environments.-Experience preparing reports from multiple data sources.-Experience in conducting development-related research.-Experience with scheduling and maintaining calendars.-Experience implementing multi-channel solicitation efforts, including direct mail, email and telefundraising.-Experience with fundraising database ARBOR or related database.-Excellent written and verbal communication skills.-Strong customer service orientation.-Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products - especially Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point.-Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple tasks and conflicting deadlines.-Ability to set priorities and targets and to meet deadlines in relation to frequently changing demands.-Ability to demonstrate tact, diplomacy, sensitivity and discretion in dealing with individuals of affluence and influence.-Ability to maintain rapport with potential and current donors, instructors, students and University faculty and staff in business and social settings.To be successful in this role you will be:-Adaptable-Communicator-Cooperative-Diligent-Motivated self-learner-Multi-tasker-OrganizedClosing Date: 07/05/2024, 11:59PM ETEmployee Group: USWAppointment Type: Budget - ContinuingSchedule: Full-TimePay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:USW Pay Band 10 -- $69,455 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $88,819. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.Job Category: Administrative / ManagerialRecruiter: Fiona ChanLived Experience StatementCandidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged , and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.