Annual Giving Officer

1 month ago


Toronto, Canada York University Full time

**Purpose**:
Advancement at York leads and inspires meaningful engagement and philanthropic support from alumni and friends to advance the University's mission. We are also deeply committed to building the reputation of York University as a leading, progressive, research-intensive University uniquely positioned for the betterment of society in the 21st century.Our division is comprised of four departments:
Advancement Services & Operations is the administrative and technology support unit for all Advancement activities.
Alumni Engagement provides programs, services, and engagement to over 350,000 York alumni worldwide.
Development leads efforts to promote and secure philanthropic support from alumni, donors, friends, corporations, and foundations.
Advancement Communications & Marketing works to promote and communicate alumni and donor messages along with direct marketing services for alumni and donor engagement.Our mission is to inspire and cultivate meaningful engagement and philanthropic support within our diverse communities to advance York University's excellence in education, research, and community service. We accomplish our mission through our values of accountability, collaboration and entrepreneurship. In support of this mission, the Annual Giving Officer role is responsible for the solicitation and stewardship of a portfolio of prospects and donors, typically in the giving range of $500 - $5,000. The role solicits gifts, independently and stewards donors. The role provides a high level of customer service and shares impactful stewardship to the donor constituency.

**Education**:
Post-secondary diploma.

**Experience**:
3 years of relevant experience.
Experience with donor facing interactions preferably a university fundraising environment.

**Skills**:
Knowledge
Knowledge securing meeting and making donation requests.
Knowledge of fundraising principles, such donor relationship stagesSkills
Effective communication skills and ability to communicate in a concise creative, and persuasive manner.
Ability to articulate fundraising priorities in a not-for-profit environment.
Attention to details, high standards for quality, ability to balance risk, university policies and donor intent.
Effective donor-centric customer service skills.
Able to deliver formal and informal presentations to diverse groups, large and small.
Diplomacy and negotiation skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of team towards common goals.
Effective prioritization, and time-management skills to manage multiple on-going projects simultaneously.

**Additional Notes**:
Note: Verification of degree(s)/credential(s) is required.
Normal office environment.
- **Compensation**:
York's CPM Compensation Framework has a salary grid consisting of 6 or 8 steps (depending on job grade) which is reviewed annually with possible adjustments, and a lump sum Performance Based Recognition Award. Employees will receive the grid adjustment and depending on performance, eligible permanent employees may move to the next step of the grid and may receive a lump sum Performance Based Recognition Award.Visit the CPM Compensation page on the HR Website to find out more about York's CPM Compensation Program.

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**York University offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you are contacted by York University regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if you require accommodation.**
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**We are committed to enhancing our environmentally and socially responsible practices for the benefit of all members of the York community. Our long term perspective recognizes our responsibility to be innovators and to continually work as a community to reduce our ecological impact.**
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**PLEASE NOTE: Applications must be received by 11:55 pm EST on the posted deadline date, if applicable.



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