Development Officer

at  University of Toronto

Date Posted: 02/06/2025
Req ID: 41559
Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Department: Advancement Medicine
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00057650

ABOUT US:

Home to over 40 departments and institutes, the University of Toronto’s Temerty Faculty of Medicine lies at the heart of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network and is a global leader in ground-breaking research and education, spanning clinical medicine, basic science and the rehabilitation sciences sectors.
World-class talent, interdisciplinary excellence and meaningful collaboration are the hallmarks of the University of Toronto’s Temerty Faculty of Medicine. As the research and educational hub within Toronto’s robust health sciences network, we are uniquely positioned for impact. We have been on the forefront of life-changing health research and innovation for more than a century and continue to solve the world’s most pressing medical challenges.
The Temerty Faculty of Medicine’s Advancement Office is critical to this success. As leading advancement professionals within the largest advancement team at the University of Toronto and having recently celebrated the single largest philanthropic gift in Canadian history, we are committed to excellence and impact. We take pride in working with alumni, volunteers and donors to advance health care, education and research. We value integrity, creativity, excellence, gratitude, accountability, learning and intentionality.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a fundraising or relationship management role with a proven track record of success
• Demonstrated prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation and recognition experience
• Demonstrated experience drafting donor reports and communications
• Experience working with volunteers, researchers or clinicians
• Proven ability to motivate others, i.e. volunteers, team members, donors
• Evidence of leadership and initiative, tact, diplomacy, attention to detail and, creativity
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in complex multi-stakeholder environments such as education and healthcare, working with academics and physicians whose vision for changing the world demands both excellence and results
• Highly developed computer skills working with MS Office; databases; and content management systems
• Ability to work in a fast paced and results oriented environment
• Strong team player who values collaboration
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills
• Strong organizational, analytical and relationship building skills

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

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Developing and managing a portfolio of donors and projects below the $49,999 level by engaging in prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation and recognition
• Working with volunteers and donors on peer to peer and tribute giving campaigns
• Building successful relationships with prospective and current donors that lead to philanthropic investment
• Aligning institutional priorities with donor interests and developing strategies that ensure a strong and sustainable donor pipeline
• Developing tailored and compelling fundraising opportunities that support institutional priorities
• Building strong relationships within the Advancement team and across the university, and contributing to a culture of collegiality and collaboration
• Reviewing and managing large segments of data to build, maintain and segment portfolio
• Writing briefing notes, solicitation plans and call reports to track donor interaction and tracking and assessing progress towards goals by producing complex donor reports, tracking and monitoring donations received against donations pledged and verifying accuracy and completeness of information

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL BE:

• Accountable
• Communicator
• Goal oriented
• Persuasive
• Team player
  Closing Date: 02/20/2025, 11:59PM ET
  Employee Group: USW
  Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
  Schedule: Full-Time