Development Officer - Toronto, Canada - University of Toronto

University of Toronto

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Date Posted:11/09/2023

Req ID: 34904

Faculty/Division:
School of Management

Department:
Joseph L. Rotman School of Management

Campus:
St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Position Number:

Description:

About us:

The Rotman School of Management is part of the University of Toronto, a global centre of research and academic excellence at the heart of Canada's commercial and financial capital.

Rotman is a catalyst for transformative learning, insights and public engagement, bringing together diverse views and initiatives around a defining purpose:
to create value for business and society.

We make a fundamental promise - Here's where it changes - to our students, our partners and the broader community.

Everyone at Rotman, faculty and staff, plays a role in bringing that promise to life.

Your opportunity:

The Advancement team's vision is to make the School a go-to place for Rotman alumni worldwide.

Our alumni will proudly identify themselves as Rotman graduates and will look to Rotman first for talent, professional development, business and personal networks and philanthropy.

Rotman alumni will be the School's strongest ambassadors.

As a member of the Annual and Leadership Giving team working under the general direction of the Associate Director, Development, the Development Officer (DO) will be responsible for identifying, cultivating and soliciting donors for annual gifts ($1 - $999) and leadership annual gifts ($1,000 - $49,999) on behalf of the Rotman School of Management.

The incumbent is responsible for following up with self-selected prospects by making personal calls and involving them, as appropriate, in campus activities.

This will be part of a tailored program to gain and enhance the interest and involvement of individuals who directly, or through other sources, are capable of making gifts at these levels.

The incumbent will be responsible for making solicitation calls.

The incumbent will also ensure proper stewardship takes place following a gift to maintain the donor's involvement, interest and support.

The incumbent will also support key activities of the Annual Leadership Giving portfolio, such as Rotman Giving Day.

Your responsibilities will include:

Assessing needs and contributing to the development and implementation of plans for prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation and recognition
Identifying, evaluating and recommending the necessary steps to bring the prospect closer to making a major financial commitment to the University
Conducting advanced research and analysis from a variety of sources to provide detailed background data on donors
Developing and implementing plans to support donor management and stewardship strategies and/or activities
Developing tailored fundraising opportunities that support strategic initiatives
Writing briefing notes, solicitation plans and call reports to track donor interaction

Essential Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience and education.
Minimum three years' experience in a staff fundraising role or equivalent experience with a proven track record of success
Demonstrated prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation and recognition experience
Demonstrated experience drafting complex donor reports and communications
Demonstrated project management, liaison and relationship management experience
Evidence of leadership and initiative, tact, diplomacy, attention to detail and, creativity
Exceptional interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills
Strong organizational, analytical and relationship building skills
Highly developed computer skills working with MS Office; databases (including ARBOR); and content management systems
Ability to work in a fast paced and results oriented environment
Proven ability to motivate others, i.e. volunteers, team members, donors
Strong team player who values collaboration

To be successful in this role you will be:

Diplomatic
Organized
Persuasive
Problem solver
Resourceful
Team player

Closing Date: 11/17/2023, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group:

USW

Appointment Type:
Budget - Continuing

Schedule:
Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:

Job Category:
Administrative / Managerial

Recruiter:
Diane A Hughes

**Lived Experience Statement