Senior Development Officer

Date Posted: 09/18/2024
Req ID: 39749
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Law
Department: Faculty of Law
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00040915

Description:

About us:

The Faculty of Law is one of the oldest professional faculties at the University of Toronto. Today, it is one of the world's great law schools. The Faculty's rich academic programs are complemented by its manylegal clinics and public interest programs. The Faculty of Law is housed in the elegant, state-of-the-art Jackman Law Building, alongside two historic buildings, Flavelle House and Falconer Hall, on the St. George Campus in downtown Toronto.

Your opportunity:

Our team of high-performing advancement professionals is committed to robust and ambitious philanthropic and alumni engagement goals in support of the Faulty of Law. Reporting to the Assistant Dean, Advancement, you will proactively cultivate, solicit and steward a major gift ($25,000+) portfolio on behalf of the Faculty and contribute to the strategic planning process to develop programs and initiatives that deepen donor engagement and support. The active involvement of faculty members, senior volunteers and the University community is essential to the overall success of our program.


Your responsibilities will include:

• Assessing needs and contributing to the development and implementation of plans for prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation and recognition
• Determining the appropriate involvement of members of the university community and volunteers in the cultivation, solicitation and recognition process
• Developing tailored fundraising initiatives that support strategic initiatives
• Identifying, evaluating and recommending the necessary steps to bring the prospect closer to making a major financial commitment tothe University
• Analyzing the impact of stewardship programming on fundraising initiatives
• Meeting face-to-face with current and potential donors to discuss giving interests and opportunities
• Developing and implementing plans to support donor management and stewardship strategies and/or activities
• Producing complex donor reports

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in a staff fundraising role with proven track record of success in managing a robust pool of major gift donors and prospective donors.
• Demonstrated experience in major gift fundraising (the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors and prospective donors at $25,000 and above).
• Proven ability to motivate high-net-worth prospective donors and volunteer; ability to motivate alumni, faculty members, and colleagues.
• Experience working with and guiding senior – level volunteers and academic leaders.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access) and database software
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Clear evidence of leadership and initiative, tact/diplomacy, sound judgement and decision making in complex environments with competing priorities.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills; strong attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced and results-oriented environment
• Effective team player who values collaboration

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Achievement oriented
• Articulate
• Diplomatic
• Organized
• Persuasive
• Tactful

Closing Date: 10/01/2024, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW 
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing 
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:  
USW Pay Band 15 -- $95,627. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $122,290. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol. 
Job Category: Administrative / Managerial
Recruiter: Candace Ferguson

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.