Senior Development Officer - Sarnia, Canada - InsideHigherEd

Description

Senior Development Officer

Date Posted: 04/18/2024
Req ID: 37013
Faculty/Division: University College
Department: Alumni Office
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number:

Description:

About us:

The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada's leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs.

University College is the founding college of the University of Toronto. Our welcoming community is built on traditions of openness, inclusivity and diversity. Our student programs address issues of social justice from a variety of perspectives and help students develop the skills to apply what they learn in the classroom to the world around them. We are also home to professors committed to undergraduate education from a range of disciplines, who are leading researchers in their fields Students, faculty, staff and alumni at University College work together to ensure that all thrive in our vibrant community.

We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.

Your opportunity:

The University College Advancement Office oversees all fundraising, donor relations, stewardship and alumni relations activities at University College. As the Senior Development Officer, Major Gifts, you will be responsible for major gift fundraising,including identifying, cultivating and soliciting donors at the major gift level. You will also contribute to the donor engagement strategy and ensure proper stewardship to maintain the donor's involvement, interest and support.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assessing needs and contributing to the development and implementation of plans for prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation and recognition
• Developing tailored fundraising initiatives that support strategic initiatives
• 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
• Cultivating and soliciting current and prospective major gift donors through tailored stewardship programs
• Developing and implementing plans to support donor management and stewardship strategies and/or activities
• Drafting donor acknowledgment and recognition communications
• Writing briefing notes, solicitation plans and call reports to track donor interaction

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent education and experience, preferably with courses and/or programs completed in fundraising
• Minimum five (5) years experience in a senior fundraising role with a proven track record of success
• Demonstrated major gift development experience (gifts of $25,000 and above)
• Strong leadership and entrepreneurial skills, initiative, diplomacy and sensitivity to individual view points and issues
• Keen attention to detail and creativity
• Exceptional interpersonal and negotiation skills; superior verbal and written communication skills
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office and all its applications
• Ability to deal effectively with a variety of tasks; ability to frequently adjust priorities
• Solid analytical and proof reading abilities
• Able to work in a team based, results-oriented environment

Assets (Nonessential):

• Knowledge of the University's ARBOR database and/or Microsoft CRM and/or Raiser's Edge

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Achievement oriented
• Communicator
• Entrepreneurial
• Possess a positive attitude
• Proactive
• Self-confident

Closing Date: 04/26/2024, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
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: Administrative / Managerial

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.

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.

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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

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

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