University of Toronto Looking for Senior Development Officer, Leadership and Planned Giving at Toronto, Ontario, Canada Full Time

Req ID: 36366

Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga

Department: UTM: Ofc of Advancement

Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

Position Number: 00052452

Description

About us:

U of T Mississauga—the second largest campus of Canada’s top-ranked university and the only research university in Ontario’s booming Peel Region—is one of the world’s great catalysts of human potential.

Our employee community hums with the energy of 3,400 faculty, librarians and staff, who power our campus with curiosity, connection and care. We work together to spark life-changing research and innovation, make an indelible mark on the world by building equitable cities and societies, enable healthy lives, create a sustainable future and ignite entrepreneurship. Above all, we prioritize student success, and seek to give our 16,500 students the lift of a lifetime through learning and discovery. We love to open opportunities available nowhere else for our community to achieve their ambitions and make their unique contributions to Canada and the world.

This work all comes together on a spectacularly green campus, alongside the Missinihe-ziibi (Trusting Creek or Credit River), where we seek to honour truth, reciprocity and reconciliation on the traditional land of the Huron-Wendat, Seneca and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. We’re thrilled to welcome those who want to learn more about us and to be part of what we do.

Your Opportunity

As Senior Development Officer, Leadership and Planned Giving (SDO, LPG) you will be a key member of a team of dynamic advancement professionals working under the general direction of the Director of Development (DOD). You will also join a distinguished group of specialists who are devoted to the highest standards of work and motivated to advance the mission of the University of Toronto. As a U of T employee, you will enjoy the many benefits that come from working at an institution consistently ranked as one of Canada’s top 100 employers.

As SDO, LPG, you will be responsible for the identification, cultivation and solicitation of prospective donors. Drawing on your strong relationship building and project management skills, you will identify, develop and maintain a robust portfolio of donors (individuals and organizations) for UTM’s leadership giving and gift planning programs. Working with the DOD, you will be focused on expanding the gift planning pool of donors and developing the program as a whole. You will ensure that proper stewardship and engagement takes place following the close of a gift in order to sustain the donor’s interest and support. As the incumbent, you will work closely with the UTM SDOs and other members of the development team, academic leaders, volunteers, and Division of University Advancement colleagues to structure gift opportunities and realize the success of the fundraising program. You will be comfortable working in a fast-paced and high-performance environment as the Defy Gravity Campaign gains greater momentum. You will be an individual passionate about working at Canada’s top university, dedicated to inclusive excellence, and driven by a commitment to making a positive impact.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Identifying, cultivating and soliciting prospective donors at the leadership giving level (generally gifts under $50,000) and for the University’s gift planning program
• Meeting face-to-face with current and prospective donors to discuss giving interests and funding opportunities
• Identifying, evaluating and realizing the necessary steps to bring a prospective donor to make a major financial commitment to the University
• Developing tailored and compelling funding opportunities that align with donor interest and support the University’s strategic initiatives
• Evaluating a prospective donor’s giving capacity and readiness to give
• Collaborating closely with academic leaders to identify and design funding opportunities; working closely with faculty members and volunteers on appropriate donor solicitation strategies
• Managing donor relations by developing and implementing stewardship plans and strategies to sustain donor engagement
• Writing funding proposals, gift agreements, donor acknowledgement and recognition communications; drafting briefing notes, solicitation plans and call reports to track donor interaction

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in a staff fundraising or advancement role with a track record of success in managing a pool of donors and external stakeholder relationships key to the organization’s success
• Experience and knowledge of annual giving and planned giving programs and gift vehicles
• Proven ability to motivate high-net-worth prospective donors and volunteers; ability to motivate alumni, faculty members and colleagues
• Experience working with and guiding senior-level volunteers and academic leaders
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (written and spoken)
• Clear evidence of leadership and initiative, tact/diplomacy, sound judgement and decision making in complex environments with competing priorities
• Strong organizational and analytical skills; keen attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and results-oriented environment
• Effective team player who values collaboration

Assets (Nonessential)

• Experience working in a university environment
• Experience working with Arbor
• Sound knowledge of alumni relations programming
• Strong interest in learning and professional development

To Be Successful In This Role You Will Be

• Accountable
• Communicator
• Goal oriented
• Persuasive
• Self-directed
• Tactful
• This role is currently eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to University policies and guidelines, including but not limited to the University of Toronto’s Alternative Work Arrangements Guideline.

Closing Date: 03/25/2024, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group: USW

Appointment Type: Budget – Continuing

Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:45 am to 5:00 pm, may include evenings and weekends

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone

USW Pay Band 15 — $93,752 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $119,892. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.

Job Category: Student Services

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.

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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.

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