Development Officer

Date Posted: 05/07/2025
Req ID: 42848
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Kinesiology & Physl Ed.
Department: Faculty of Kinesiology & Physl Ed
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00054545

Description:

About us:

The University of Toronto’s Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education is globally recognized for developing and advancing knowledge about the interactions of physical activity and health through outstanding undergraduate and graduate education programs, cutting-edge research and the delivery of sport, recreation and high performance athletic opportunities for students, staff, faculty and community members across the three campuses. In achieving this vision, the Faculty is guided by values of integrity, respect, equity and diversity https://kpe.utoronto.ca/.

Your opportunity:

The Advancement and Alumni Relations office is responsible for fundraising and alumni engagement efforts at the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, which includes the Varsity Blues intercollegiate sports programs. The advancement team works to strengthen pride of association with KPE and the Blues, and boost philanthropic support of the Faculty’s academic and co-curricular priorities. Through a range of programs, events and special initiatives, we raise awareness among current and prospective donors, alumni, volunteers and friends regarding the importance of investing in the Faculty and our students. Our office engages in cultivating and sustaining strong relationships with all stakeholders and building on the positive associations our alumni have with the University.

Reporting to the Director of Advancement, the Development Officer will be responsible for managing the Annual & Leadership Giving Program, including a portfolio of prospective and current LAG donors. The incumbent will drive strategy to promote philanthropy across all Advancement programs and activities by leveraging engagement opportunities to optimize outreach and revenue generation. Working with colleagues in Advancement and across the Faculty, the Development Officer will have direct involvement in individual cultivation, solicitation and stewardship, as well as collective efforts to raise funds in support of key priorities (i.e. Class Giving , Varsity Blues Fundraising, etc.)

Your responsibilities will include:

• Building and strengthening relationships with stakeholders and partners of strategic importance
• Evaluating a prospective donor’s giving capacity and readiness to give
• Developing and implementing plans to support donor management and stewardship strategies and/or activities
• Assessing needs and contributing to the development and implementation of plans for prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation and recognition
• Conceptualizing, organizing and executing event activities
• Drafting written materials for fundraising activities
• Identifying prospective donors and aligning them to key priorities
• Analyzing administrative processes and procedures and recommending changes for improvement

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and recent and related experience.
• Minimum five years of experience as an advancement professional within leadership, annual, major, and/or planned giving fundraising environments.
• Demonstrated experience building and strengthening relationships with key donor contacts.
• Demonstrated experience creating, coordinating and implementing tailored advancement programs.
• Experience conducting development-related research to identify donor prospects and creating tailored fundraising packages.
• Experience developing components of short-and long-term donor stewardship strategies.
• Experience developing events and programming to engage donors, prospects, and alumni.
• Experience with fundraising database ARBOR or related databases; experience maintaining databases, and preparing reports from multiple data sources.
• Advanced skills in MS Officesuite, database software, and web content management systems.
• Excellent and proven (oral and written) communication skills with the ability to draft, proofread and edit a range of written material.
• Demonstrated initiative, tact, diplomacy, attention to detail, and creativity.
• Strong organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and professional presence necessary to successfully interact with donors, alumni, senior volunteers and stakeholders.

Assets (Nonessential):

• Experience in a post-secondary environment.
• Knowledge of the University of Toronto’s rules, guidelines and procedures.
• Knowledge of the Faculty ofKinesiology and Physical Education

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Accountable
• Adaptable
• Approachable
• Diplomatic
• Organized
• Team player

Closing Date: 05/19/2025, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW 
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing 
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:  
USW Pay Band 13 -- $84,813. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $108,463. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol. 
Job Category: Administrative / Managerial

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.