Development Officer

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement plans to support donor management and stewardship strategies
• Conceptualize, organize, and execute event activities to engage donors and alumni
• Contribute to prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation, and recognition processes
• Write project-specific proposals and complex donor reports for fundraising campaigns
• Manage logistics for fundraising activities, including direct mail, email, and telefund
• Analyze giving trends and donor patterns to provide strategic recommendations
• Supervise and check the work of work-study students

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of experience
• Minimum of three years of recent experience in philanthropy, fundraising, or advancement
• Demonstrated knowledge of donor relations, stewardship, and fundraising best practices
• Experience with prospect identification and cultivation across the donor lifecycle
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for crafting compelling donor messaging
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Experience using donor database systems (e.g., ARBOR)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within a university or higher education environment
• Familiarity with University of Toronto policies and the Division of University Advancement

About the Company

The Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design at the University of Toronto offers world-class graduate and undergraduate programs. The Office of Advancement works to build the Faculty's profile and raise private funds to support internationally recognized research, teaching, and creative practice.