Coordinator, Annual and Leadership Giving
Date Posted: 04/24/2024
Req ID: 37078
Faculty/Division: VP – Division of University Advancement
Department: University Development
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00032863
Link to apply: https://jobs.utoronto.ca/job/Toronto-Coordinator%2C-Annual-and-Leadership-Giving-ON/580326517/
Description:
About us:
The Division of University Advancement (DUA) aims to sustain and enhance the University of Toronto’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.
DUA at the University of Toronto is engaged in a transformation agenda deeply rooted in the University’s vision for growth and innovation. We are focus on growing fundraising efforts; enhancing the effectiveness and satisfaction of alumni engagement and programs; building advancement talent capacity within and across divisions; 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, you will support fundraising and stewardship efforts to grow mass philanthropic engagement and individual philanthropic engagement. We hire outstanding people from a variety of backgrounds and currently seek a Coordinator to join our diverse group of talent.
As a member of the annual and leadership giving team working under the general direction of the Director, Annual and Leadership Giving Engagement, the Coordinator will administer and evaluate the campaign performance of the highly personalized Presidents’ Circle and Leadership Annual Giving programs. The service-oriented incumbent will develop and implement direct mail, email, and telefund renewal and solicitation efforts by coordinating the services of internal and external resources, collaborate on the composition and production of campaign collateral materials and donor communications, and serve as a liaison with faculties. The detail-oriented incumbent will analyze campaign data and results, segment lists and update donor records. The incumbent will be responsible for managing the maintenance of the Presidents’ Circle web site. The incumbent will be responsible for coordinating program planning for Presidents’ Circle members. The incumbent will also provide customer service through follow up on direct mail, on-line and telefund initiated inquiries.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Assessing needs and contributing to the development and implementation of plans for prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation and recognition.
- Developing and implementing donor engagement plans that support strategic objectives.
- Determining logistics required for fundraising activities including direct mail, email and telefund.
- Advising on the development of promotional/outreach materials.
- Maintaining information on digital platforms.
- Providing feedback on the planning and implementation offundraising campaigns.
- Generating reports.
- Directing the work of volunteers in defined activities.
Essential Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree, preferably from the University of Toronto; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum four years relevant experience; with knowledge of the general area of post-secondary or continuing education.
- Experience in direct marketing planning and execution, recognition society and senior volunteer management required.
- Experience performing data extraction, data analysis, and reporting.
- Computer literate in Microsoft Office software (especially in Excel) and familiarity with maintaining web sites. ARBOR knowledge and experience required.
- Detail oriented, strong organizational and analytical skills, project and time management skills.
- Ability to multi-task while working under pressure to meet competing deadlines.
- Strong oral, written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to interact with individuals of diverse backgrounds and interests both within and beyond the University.
- Strong customer service orientation; ability to demonstrate tact, diplomacy,sensitivity and discretion in dealing with individuals of affluence and influence.
- Ability to work independently as well as on a team. Ability to work in a hectic and results oriented environment.
To be successful in this role you will be:
- Diplomatic
- Goal oriented
- Intuitive
- Multi-tasker
- Organized
Closing Date: 05/07/2024, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget – Term; This is a 1-year term position.
Schedule: Full-Time; Eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 11 — $73,748 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $94,310. 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 Statement
The 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 Statement
The 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 uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.