Donor Relations Coordinator

1 day 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 engagementUnder the direction of the Director, Donor Relations and Stewardship, the Donor Relations Coordinator supports the maintenance of relationships with donors, internal YU community and external stakeholders. This includes drafting and reviewing gift agreements, endowment reports, donor relations plans (including stewardship reports) and other donor communications. In addition, the position provides support for donor recognition events to include preparatory materials.

**Education**:
Diploma in fundraising, business, humanities, marketing, planning, journalism, office administration or an equivalent of 2 years recent experience (defined as within the last three years) working at York University and performing the same or similar tasks. This education equivalency is in addition to the experiential requirements outlined below. Knowledge of fundraising professional standards and ethics an asset. Familiarity with York University an asset.

**Experience**:
One (1) year of work/volunteer experience including:

- fundraising
- administration and/or workflow / event coordination experience
- documentation generating

**Skills**:
Demonstrated skills including:

- Ability to write and edit effectively in the English language
- Proficiency in grammar, spelling and content verification
- Ability to be proactive
- Excellent oral communication skills
- Tact, courtesy, and discretion essential
- Customer service orientation
- Working effectively under pressure of high volume and meeting daily deadlines
- Working independently and exercising good judgmentDemonstrated computer skills including:

- Intermediate Word processing (MS Word)
- Intermediate Spreadsheets (MS Excel)
- Presentation software (MS PowerPoint)
- Database (MS Excel)

**Additional Notes**:
If not filled by an employee in the YUSA-1 bargaining unit, employees in the YUSA-2 bargaining unit who have applied within the first 5 days from the **'Posted Date'** will be given preference.

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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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