Manager, Donor Recognition - Toronto, Canada - University of Toronto

University of Toronto

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Date Posted:02/21/2024

Req ID: 36100

Faculty/Division:
VP - Division of University Advancement

Department:
Campaign and Marketing

Campus:
St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Position Number:

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 constituentsmeaningfully 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 organizationand culture that fosters diversity and inclusiveness.

Your opportunity:

The Stewardship office at the Division of University Advancement (DUA) delivers programs and services that aim to create a best in class donor experience and foster a culture of accountability, service and appreciation to the University's donors.

Our team is responsible for delivering the University's central stewardship programs and providing support and services to divisionaladvancement teams, with the goal of maintaining a best-practice, industry leading program and team.

As Manager, Donor Recognition, you will lead the planning and execution of donor recognition signage projects for the DUA Stewardship team.

Through careful planning and collaboration, you will oversee the design, approval, and timely and accurate delivery of physical recognition elements across the campus, ensuring a high degree of donor satisfaction.

You will develop and maintain project plans, work schedules and budgets related to physical recognition and contribute to stakeholder management.

You will serve as the main Advancement point of contact for University Planning, Design and Construction, as well as design and construction vendors as required.

You will develop knowledge and expertise in recognition best practices and precedents, both internally and externally, to provide high quality advice and guidelines to support colleagues working on donor recognition projects and issues.

You will contribute to fundraising and campaign plans by managing the process for valuation of naming opportunities across units and campuses.

You will oversee tracking and monitoring related to valuations, naming opportunities and recognition commitments in Advancement information systems. You will also assist with documenting and implementing revised naming guidelines for the new campaign.

Your responsibilities will include:

Developing and implementing plans to support donor management and stewardship strategies and/or activities
Providing feedback on the planning and implementation of fundraising campaigns
Analyzing the impact of stewardship programming on fundraising initiatives
Developing overall project design
Building and strengthening relationships with stakeholders and partners of strategic importance
Producing complex donor reports
Monitoring accounts for a project and/or program
Developing and issuing request for proposals and other tendering documents

Essential Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
Minimum five (5) years' working experience in development or stewardship
Experience planning and implementing large projects in complex, multistakeholder environment
Experience managing data and business processes in a complex enterprise database system
Experience working and communicating effectively with senior leaders and volunteers
Experience analyzing data to inform strategic planning and recommendations
Knowledge of donor recognition and stewardship programs and best practices
Knowledge of project management techniques, methodologies and tools.
Knowledge of data analysis techniques and tools, including Excel PivotTables
Impeccable business writing and communication skills
Expert competency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Assets (Nonessential):

Experience working with business intelligence software, such as Tableau or Power BI, an asset
Experience working with Microsoft Project an asset

To be successful in this role you will be:

Diplomatic
Efficient
Organized
Problem solver
Resourceful
Selfdirected

Closing Date: 03/06/2024, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group:

USW

Appointment Type:
Budget - Continuing

Schedule:
Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:

Job Category:
Administrative / Managerial

Recruiter:
Fiona Chan

**Lived Experience Statement