Development Officer, Leadership and Planned Giving
1 week ago
About Us:
The University of Toronto is a world-renowned institution of higher learning, committed to fostering a culture of excellence and inclusivity. Our campus is a vibrant community of scholars, researchers, and staff, united by a shared passion for discovery and innovation.
Our Mission:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Development Officer to join our team, responsible for leading the fundraising and alumni relations activities for the University of Toronto. As a key member of our Development and Alumni Relations Office, you will play a critical role in advancing our strategic objectives and securing vital resources to support our academic programs and research initiatives.
Your Opportunity:
The Senior Development Officer, Leadership and Planned Giving will be responsible for identifying, cultivating, and soliciting donors at the Leadership Giving level (gifts of $1,000 to $50,000) and for planned gifts. You will develop tailored strategies to engage and secure support from individuals, corporations, foundations, and associations who can make a significant impact on our institution.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assessing needs and contributing to the development and implementation of plans for prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation, and recognition
- Developing tailored fundraising initiatives for leadership and planned giving 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
- Developing marketing/communications strategies that support fundraising campaigns and programs
- Analyzing the impact of stewardship programming on fundraising initiatives
- Cultivating and soliciting current and prospective gift donors through tailored stewardship programs
- Developing and implementing donor engagement plans that support strategic objectives
- Writing briefing notes, solicitation plans, and call reports to track donor interaction
Essential Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience
- Minimum five years of related experience in a fundraising role with a proven track record of success
- Demonstrated leadership annual giving experience (gifts of $1,000 to $50,000) and/or planned giving development experience
- Demonstrated success in building collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Exceptional inter-personal and communications (written and verbal) skills
- Experience working with database management systems
- Strong organizational and analytical skills
- Evidence of leadership, initiative, and creativity
- Ability to exercise sound judgment, tact, diplomacy, discretion, and confidentiality
- Must be able to multi-task and meet deadlines; and exercise accuracy and attention to detail
Assets (Nonessential):
- Previous experience working in a post-secondary or not-for-profit organization
- Experience and knowledge of planned giving programs and types of current/deferred gifts of assets and related vehicles; or a strong interest in learning and professional development
- Experience working with senior-level volunteers considered an asset
- Access to a vehicle is an asset
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