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Donor Relations Coordinator

Employer
University of Toronto
Location
St. George (Downtown Toronto)

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Donor Relations Coordinator

Date Posted: 09/14/2021
Req ID: 12756
Faculty/Division: VP - Division of University Advancement
Department: University Development
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

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 transformative 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:

The Stewardship office at the Division of University Advancement (DUA) leads the development and implementation of Donor Relations programs and services that seek to build and nurture long-term relationships with donors. The Donor Relations Coordinator contributes directly to DUA’s stewardship and donor relations programs by coordinating activities that help to maintain strong relationships with principal gift donors; supporting the creation of stewardship plans for principal gift donors; compiling and editing information and documents for donor communications; supporting the Chancellors’ Circle of Benefactors program; responding to enquiries and requests from donors and internal contacts; liaising with events and capital projects teams as needed; maintaining data related to principal gift donors and preforming data extractions; maintaining inventory and financial accounts

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Fostering positive relationships with prospective and existing donors
  • Drafting donor acknowledgment and recognition communications
  • Assessing needs and contributing to the development and implementation of plans for donor recognition
  • Responding to enquiries within the defined scope of the role and redirecting as appropriate
  • Conceptualizing, organizing and executing event activities
  • Generating reports
  • Monitoring accounts for a project and/or program
  • Maintaining a record of inventory

Essential Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
  • Minimum three (3) years relevant experience in a stewardship, preferably in an advancement or higher education setting
  • Experience participating in or demonstrating knowledge of recognition and stewardship programs is preferred.
  • Experience coordinating events in collaboration with other staff, volunteers and external vendors.
  • Experience in the development of donor-facing documents, drafting and editing memos, business correspondence, acknowledgements and biographical information.
  • Experience in record maintenance and data extraction.
  • Must have strong planning, organization and follow-up skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to adhere to a high level of customer service, tact and confidentiality.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.
  • Ability to work well in groups within large organizations with diverse constituencies, rapidly changing priorities, and tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated advanced knowledge andskills in MS Office, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel.
  • Knowledge of ARBOR or related donor management systems is preferred.
  • Works effectively with a diverse population of staff, volunteers, donors and external contacts with tact and diplomacy to build and maintain successful relationships


To be successful in this role you will be:

  • Adaptable
  • Courteous
  • Diplomatic
  • Efficient

Closing Date: 09/27/2021, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Term This is a one (1) year Term role.
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 10 -- $62,464 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $79,879. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Administrative / Managerial
Recruiter: Anita Chooraman

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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 is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

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.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.


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Organization

Established in 1827, the University of Toronto is Canada's largest university, recognized as a global leader in research and teaching. U of T's distinguished faculty, institutional record of groundbreaking scholarship and wealth of innovative academic opportunities continually attract outstanding students and academics from around the world.

U of T is committed to providing a learning experience that benefits from both a scale almost unparalleled in North America and from the close-knit learning communities made possible through its college system and academic divisions. Located in and around Toronto, one of the world's most diverse regions, U of T's vibrant academic life is defined by a unique degree of cultural diversity in its learning community.The University is sustained environmentally by three green campuses, where renowned heritage buildings stand beside award-winning innovations in architectural design.

 

U of T is one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers.
U of T is one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers.

 

Are you looking for a challenging, meaningful career in a supportive and diverse environment?

Work where the world comes to think.

Work where the world comes to discover.

Work where the world comes to learn.

 

Opportunities exist for people from a wide range of backgrounds, ranging from recent graduates to experienced senior professionals.

We offer challenging work within an open environment that celebrates diversity in all its forms. Our focus is on creating a positive work environment that attracts and retains excellent employees through a combination of competitive compensation, favourable working conditions, opportunities for career growth and development and a unique organizational culture.

Employees have access to:

  • Excellent health and dental benefits;
  • On-site support for training and career development;
  • Flexible work arrangements;
  • Childcare subsidy;
  • Tuition waivers;
  • Scholarships and/or tuition waivers for dependants;
  • Generous paid time off;
  • Support on equity and diversity issues;
  • On-site child care;
  • University Pension Plan;
  • Subsidized athletic facility membership;
  • World-renowned libraries;
  • Confidential counselling services;
  • Parking and TTC Metropasses;
  • Employee and Family Assistance Plan;
  • Continued health benefits for pensioners.

 

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