Coordinator, Annual and Leadership Giving

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Toronto seeks a Coordinator for the Annual and Leadership Giving team. This individual will support fundraising efforts and manage campaign performance. A Bachelor's degree and a minimum of four years of relevant experience in direct marketing are required. The role demands strong analytical skills and the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders, making it ideal for detail-oriented professionals looking to advance their careers in fundraising.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years relevant experience in fundraising or marketing.
• Experience in data extraction and analysis.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assess needs for prospect identification and cultivation.
• Develop and implement donor engagement plans.
• Provide ongoing feedback on fundraising campaigns.

Skills

Detail oriented

Strong organizational skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Strong communication skills

Customer service orientation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office (especially Excel)

ARBOR

Job description

Overview

Date Posted: 10/30/2025
Req ID: 45830
Faculty/Division: VP - Division of University Advancement
Department: University Development
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00032863

Description:

About us:
The Division of University Advancement (DUA) aims to sustain and enhance the University of Toronto’s academic mission, leadership, and worldwide impact by engaging alumni and private sector constituents meaningfully in the mission of the University, building mutually beneficial relationships of increasing value and satisfaction over time.

DUA at the University of Toronto is engaged in a transformation agenda deeply rooted in the University’s vision for growth and innovation. We are focused on growing fundraising efforts; enhancing the effectiveness and satisfaction of alumni engagement and programs; building advancement talent capacity within and across divisions; creating an organization and culture that fosters diversity and inclusiveness.

Your opportunity:

Annual and Leadership Giving team provides strategy, direction and management to the growing of U of T’s annual giving programs. As a member of the annual and leadership giving team, you will support fundraising and stewardship efforts to grow mass philanthropic engagement and individual philanthropic engagement. We hire outstanding people from a variety of backgrounds and currently seek a Coordinator to join our diverse group of talent.

As a member of the annual and leadership giving team working under the general direction of the Director, Annual and Leadership Giving Individual Engagement, the Coordinator will administer and evaluate the campaign performance of the highly personalized Presidents’ Circle and Leadership Annual Giving programs. The service-oriented incumbent will develop and implement direct mail, email, and telefund renewal and solicitation efforts by coordinating the services of internal and external resources, collaborate on the composition and production of campaign collateral materials and donor communications, and serve as a liaison with faculties. The detail-oriented incumbent will analyze campaign data and results, segment lists and update donor records. The incumbent will be responsible for managing the maintenance of the Presidents’ Circle web site. The incumbent will be responsible for coordinating program planning for Presidents’ Circle members. The incumbent will also provide customer service through follow up on direct mail, on-line and telefund initiated inquiries.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assessing needs and contributing to the development and implementation of plans for prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation and recognition
• Developing and implementing donor engagement plans that support strategic objectives
• Determining logistics required for fundraising activities including direct mail, email and telefund
• Advising on the development of promotional/outreach materials
• Maintaining information on digital platforms
• Providing feedback on the planning and implementation of fundraising campaigns
• Generating reports
• Directing the work of volunteers in defined activities

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably from the University of Toronto; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum four years relevant experience; with knowledge of the general area of post-secondary or continuing education.
• Experience in direct marketing planning and execution, recognition society and senior volunteer management required.
• Experience performing data extraction, data analysis, and reporting.
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office software (especially in Excel) and familiarity with maintaining web sites. ARBOR knowledge and experience required.
• Detail oriented, strong organizational and analytical skills, project and time management skills.
• Ability to multi-task while working under pressure to meet competing deadlines.
• Strong oral, written communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to interact with individuals of diverse backgrounds and interests both within and beyond the University.
• Strong customer service orientation; ability to demonstrate tact, diplomacy, sensitivity and discretion in dealing with individuals of affluence and influence.
• Ability to work independently as well as on a team. Ability to work in a hectic and results oriented environment.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Diplomatic
• Goal oriented
• Intuitive
• Multi-tasker
• Organized

Note: This is a one-year term position.

Closing Date: 11/10/2025, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Term; This is a 1-year term position.
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: USW Pay Band 11 -- $76,577. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $97,928. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Administrative / Managerial
Recruiter: Fiona Chan

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.