University Health Network · 1 month ago
Development Associate, Major Gifts
700 University Ave, Toronto, ON M5G 1X6, Canada
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$58K/yr - $64K/yr
1+ years expUniversity Health Network is dedicated to improving cancer outcomes and easing patient suffering. They are seeking a Development Associate to support major gift fundraising activities, working closely with senior fundraisers to engage with various stakeholders and manage donor communications.
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Responsibilities
Organizing complex donor meetings
Working with the Strategic Insights and Marketing teams to coordinate complex communications materials, including but not limited to proposals and impact reports
Liaising with physicians and other Cancer Centre staff in the preparation of proposals and impact reports
Managing the calendar and scheduling for the fundraising lead(s) whom they support
Drafting meeting agendas and briefing notes
Drafting letters and other correspondence to major gift donors as required
Building and maintaining a strong knowledge of the Cancer Centre and related priorities
Assisting in the preparation of Donation Agreements
Supporting effective prospect management by entering, updating and retrieving information from PMCF’s Blackbaud CRM database
Supporting fundraisers in developing and managing their fundraising pipeline
Responding to internal and external requests for information from colleagues, Cancer Centre staff, donors and volunteers
Providing support for various donor cultivation, solicitation and stewardship function
Qualification
Required
A relevant 3-year degree/diploma or an equivalent combination of formal education and relevant experience
1-3 years of experience working in fundraising or complex administrative coordination/support
Proficiency in the full suite of Microsoft Office products and internet tools
Experience with Blackbaud CRM, Raiser's Edge, or similar fundraising CRM
General knowledge of fundraising professional standards and ethics
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders
Exemplary attention to detail with excellent planning, organizational and time management skills
A demonstrated ability to problem solve and handle a diverse range of assignments with multiple timelines
Resourceful and self-motivated while remaining comfortable collaborating within a framework of a goal-oriented team environment
Possess a professional and mature presence with evidence of leadership, sound judgement, intuition, tact and diplomacy
Strong alignment with the values of Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence
Demonstrated commitment to the principles of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism (IDEAA)
Benefits
Incentive pay
Health benefits
Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan
Ongoing learning opportunities
Individual development planning
Education assistance programs
Hybrid work environment
Company
University Health Network
University Health Network is a healthcare and medical research organization.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Donald Weaver
Senior Scientist, Krembil Research Institute, University Health Network, University of Toronto
Dr. Joseph Choi
Director of Clinical Analytics and Business Intelligence, Department of Emergency Medicine
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