Stewardship Associate

Stewardship Associate Date Posted: 11/14/2025Req ID: 46034Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & ScienceDepartment: Office of AdvancementCampus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)Position Number: 00048963 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. 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 Advancement team generates private–sector revenue to support the Faculty and its academic priorities. Through a range of programs and special initiatives, we raise awareness among current and prospective donors and volunteers regarding the importance of investing in the Faculty. Our office engages in cultivating and sustaining strong relationships with all stakeholders, including our accomplished alumni who are located in more than 190 countries. The Stewardship Associate will play a key role in developing and implementing established stewardship program activities, with the goal of deepening relationships with donors to the Faculty of Arts & Science. They will work closely with the Stewardship team to execute strategies related to the Stewardship program and will be responsible for timely recognition of gifts, assisting with holiday cards and other engagement methods, tracking stewardship activity and maintaining accurate records, preparation and follow‑up for donor events, setup and amendment of award records, drafting various stewardship communications, and annual donor reporting. They will be exposed to and support an integrated and expanding suite of fundraising and stewardship strategies in all Development areas including major gifts, annual giving, alumni relations, communications, and special events. The successful candidate will report to the Associate Director of Stewardship, and will work closely with all members of the Arts & Science Advancement team, and further collaborate with colleagues in the Division of University Advancement and across the University. This role may be eligible for an Alternative Work Arrangement in accordance with the University of Toronto’s Alternative Work Arrangements Guideline. Your responsibilities will include Fostering positive relationships with prospective and existing donors (primarily Annual Fund-level giving) Responding to and resolving service complaints Assessing needs and contributing to the development and implementation of plans for donor recognition Handling sensitive and/or confidential information Drafting and coordinating regular donor acknowledgment and recognition communications Editing content for brochures, newsletters, websites and/or handbooks Determining logistical details required for donor communications Generating reports (e.g. donor lists); supporting advancement colleagues in utilizing standard stewardship tools (e.g. ThankView) Essential Qualifications Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience. Minimum three years of experience in philanthropy and in other fundraising environments. Experience with fundraising database ARBOR or related database required. Experience writing fundraising reports for donors and internal audiences. Experience fulfilling donor stewardship requirements. Experience creating donor correspondence from non-template documents. Demonstrated advanced computer proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), database and fundraising software, and email. Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills. Advanced problem solving, organizational and time management skills. Superior accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment. To be successful in this role you will be Adaptable Efficient Organized Possess a positive attitude Proactive Team player 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. 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 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. Closing Date: 11/25/2025, 11:59PM ETEmployee Group: USWAppointment Type: Budget – ContinuingSchedule: Full‑TimePay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: USW Pay Band 10 – $72,119 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $92,226. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.Job Category: Administrative / ManagerialRecruiter: Carolyn Wright Job Segment: Fundraising, Academic, Event Planning, Database, Equity, Nonprofit, Hospitality, Education, Technology, Finance #J-18808-Ljbffr