Development Associate, Major Gifts

University 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.

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

Skills

• 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

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