Manager, Donor Engagement (TERM)

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 97,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Toronto is seeking a Manager of Donor Engagement to enhance relationships with donors. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of five years' experience in donor relations and project management. You will contribute to strategic planning and implementation of donor engagement strategies. Competitive pay and a commitment to diversity are emphasized in this opportunity.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience working in stewardship and donor relations.
• Experience in designing comprehensive donor relations programs.
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement donor management strategies.
• Provide feedback on fundraising campaigns.
• Build relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Project Management

Data analysis

Donor relationship management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Databases (e.g., ARBOR)

Job description

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Date Posted: 11/26/2025
Req ID: 46011
Faculty/Division: Henry N.R. Jackman Faculty of Law
Department: Henry N.R. Jackman Faculty of Law
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00057697

Description:

About us

The Henry N.R. Jackman 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. Jackman Law's rich academic programs are complemented by its many legal clinics and public interest programs. Jackman 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

A member of the Jackman Law’s Office of Advancement you can expect to be part of a collaborative, dynamic, high-performance team within a professional school that ranks amongst the best in the world, jointly as a community setting out to deliver lawyers and leaders for a changing world. Reporting to the Assistant Dean, Advancement, the Manager, Donor Engagement will guide and support a vision to engage donors in the work at Jackman Law with a view to compelling their participation and commitment and ultimately work in partnership to experience the impact of their philanthropic support.

Your responsibilities will include

• Developing and implementing plans to support donor management and stewardship strategies and/or activities
• Providing feedback on the planning and implementation of fundraising campaigns
• Building and strengthening relationships with stakeholders and partners of strategic importance
• Developing project schedules including milestones, critical path, timelines, deliverables and reporting
• Interpreting gift agreement terms to ensure they comply with University policies and guidelines and producing complex donor reports
• Providing orientation to volunteers on appropriate donor solicitation strategies
• Assessing needs and contributing to the development and implementation of plans for prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation and recognition

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or acceptable combination of equivalent education and experience
• Minimum five (5) years' experience working in stewardship and donor relations
• Experience in designing comprehensive donor relations programs
• Experience in creating and implementing donor recognition strategies for various levels of giving
• Experience in planning and implementing donor-focused events
• Experience planning and implementing large projects in complex, multi-stakeholder environments, preferably in an advancement environment
• Experience working and communicating effectively with senior leaders and volunteers
• Experience analyzing data to inform strategic planning and recommendations
• Knowledge of donor recognition and stewardship programs and best practices
• Knowledge of project management techniques, methodologies and tools
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship management skills
• Knowledge of data analysis techniques and tools, including Excel PivotTables
• Advanced skills with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Advanced skills in using databases in the analysis and management of information, preferably using ARBOR
• Impeccable business writing and communication skills
• Evidence of leadership and initiative, tact, diplomacy, attention to detail and creativity

Assets (Nonessential)

• Experience working with business intelligence software, such as Tableau or Power BI
• Experience working with Microsoft Project
• Experience in the post-secondary environment

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Accountable
• Decisive
• Discerning
• Goal oriented
• Organized
• Proactive

Closing Date: 12/09/2025, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: USW Pay Band 15 -- $97,348. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $124,491. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Administrative / Managerial
Recruiter: Jasmin Olarte
Note: This posting is for a one year term position. Job description available to USW staff-appointed employees upon request to [e-mail]

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.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. West strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP .

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail].