Associate Director, Prospect Management - University Of Toronto

Associate Director, Prospect Management - University of Toronto Date Posted: 11/11/2024Req ID: 40635Faculty/Division: VP - Division of University AdvancementDepartment: Divisional RelationsCampus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)The Division of University Advancement (DUA) promotes and supports the University of Toronto by engaging a worldwide community of donors, alumni, students, faculty and staff on U of T's ambitious fundraising and alumni engagement goals. DUA encompasses a highly skilled team of staff focused in the areas of development, alumni and volunteer engagement, advancement services, and advancement marketing and communications. The uniquely integrated structure of University Advancement encourages each division to bring its particular strengths and expertise to the common cause of advancing U of T's relations with alumni, donors, and friends. In this ecosystem, there is an emphasis on the collaboration, diplomacy, teamwork and mission focus as the Division of University Advancement supports our Faculties, Campuses and Divisions as a shared service.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.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; 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.Position Summary:The Prospect Management team within Division of University Advancement guides the management and analysis of prospect portfolios of individual gift officers to support strong divisional and university-wide pipeline and ensuring there are tools to evaluate progress for specific programs and with individual prospects.Under general direction, the Associate Director, Prospect Management contributes to the successful development of a stronger pipeline for the University of Toronto's fundraising priorities and the institutional campaign and the success of yearly strategy initiatives and planning to mitigate delays. The Associate Director leads a team of professionals ensuring quality data, analysis, and actionable insights of prospect portfolios and the continuous improvement, growth, and management of the donor pipeline. The Associate Director ensures the delivery of quality data by ensuring the effective use of data analytics, overseeing the development and deployment of a suite of reports, ensuring continuous process development and refinement that drives efficiency and developing and managing policies and procedures for prospect management. The Associate Director works in a complex environment that requires a high degree of sensitivity, responsiveness, and a need to maintain absolute confidentiality. Qualification Required:Education: University degree or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience:Minimum seven (7) years' experience in prospect management or a related field, preferably within higher education or nonprofit environment.Experience managing the complete prospect life cycle, prospect identification & research methods, prospect management principles and support of a successful campaign.Experience adapting and customizing prospect strategy management, tracking and reporting for various prospect segments(annual gift, major gift, and principal gift prospects).Experience working with Blackbaud CRM or Raiser's Edge. Experience with creating and customizing reports to support major fundraising activities. Experience conceiving, developing and implementing successful strategies for operational efficiency and change management. Project Management Experience and experience initiating and implementing projects with teams and independently. Experience evaluating complex issues, identifying appropriate solutions. Proven leadership experience supervising in a team setting.Skills:Proven analytical skills and proficiency utilizing data analysis tools, fundraising databases, interpreting, and evaluating hard and soft wealth indicators in a philanthropic context.Experience developing and utilizing data analytics and predictive models in support of prospect management and to facilitate continuous improvement and innovation.Other:Excellent planning skills and experience with the ability to identify, clarify and articulate project purpose, goals, and outcomes. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information in a clear and compelling manner.Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders and work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. Demonstrated commitment to the principles of EDI.Closing Date: 11/25/2024, 11:59PM ETEmployee Group: SalariedAppointment Type: Budget - ContinuingSchedule: Full-TimePay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: PM 4 -- Hiring Zone: $104,818 - $122,290 -- Broadband Salary Range: $104,818 - $174,698Job Category: Administrative / ManagerialAll qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.Diversity StatementThe University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP .Accessibility StatementThe University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact ****** .
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