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Date Posted: 06/26/2024
Req ID: 38194
Faculty/Division: VP - Division of University Advancement
Department: University Development
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00056631
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 campaignsCollecting basic development-related informationUpdating prospect databases and portfoliosCoordinating meeting schedules, agendas, materials, action and follow-up itemsCollating briefing package materials for meetingsEssential Qualifications: Bachelor's 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 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: AdaptableCooperativeMotivated self-learnerMulti-taskerOrganized Closing Date: 07/05/2024, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay 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 / Managerial
Recruiter: Fiona Chan
Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.
All 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.
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