Coordinator, International Advancement - Toronto, Canada - University of Toronto

University of Toronto

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Date Posted:04/10/2023

Req ID: 30665

Faculty/Division:
VP - Division of University Advancement

Department:
University Development

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.

Through our Defy Gravity campaign, we are engaged in a transformative agenda deeply rooted in the University's vision for growth and innovation.

We focus on growing fundraising efforts; enhancing the effectiveness and satisfaction of alumni engagement and programs; building advancement talent capacity within and across divisions; and creating an organization and culture that fosters diversity and inclusiveness.

Your opportunity:

The University Development team advances U of T's collective efforts to achieve the ambitious revenue and engagement goals of the Defy Gravity campaign.

We accomplish this through a variety of centrally-managed fundraising programs and a collaborative approach that nurtures partnerships and delivers exceptional donor and volunteer experiences to our alumni and friends.

Your responsibilities will include:

Fostering positive relationships with prospective and existing donors
Assessing needs and contributing to the development and implementation of plans for prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation and recognition
Handling sensitive and/or confidential information
Drafting donor acknowledgment and recognition communications
Collecting basic developmentrelated information
Generating reports
Maintaining senior staff calendars

Essential Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
Minimum 3 years relevant experience providing support in philanthropy and in other fundraising environments
Experience creating donor correspondence from template nontemplate documents
Experience preparing reports from multiple data sources
Experience in conducting basic developmentrelated research
Flexibility and demonstrated initiative to work in a fastpaced, ambiguous, and changing environment
Ability to work independently, set and reorder priorities and act in an anticipatory manner with mínimal supervision.
Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple tasks and conflicting deadlines
Ability to demonstrate tact, diplomacy, sensitivity, and discretion in dealing with individuals of affluence and influence
Ability to effectively and clearly communicate both verbally and in writing with stakeholders to include students, alumni, staff, faculty, and donors

Assets (Nonessential):

Experience with fundraising database ARBOR or related database considered an asset
Knowledge of and / or interest in the Asia-Pacific region considered an asset.

To be successful in this role you will be:

Adaptable
Articulate
Efficient
Motivated selflearner
Multitasker
Organized

Closing Date: 04/25/2023, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group:

USW

Appointment Type:
Budget - Continuing

Schedule:
Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:

Job Category:
Communication/Media/Public Relations

Recruiter:
Fiona Chan

**Lived Experience Statement