Associate Director, Supplemental Proposals & Stewardship

About UJA Federation of Greater Toronto

At UJA Federation of Greater Toronto, our vision is to lead the most vibrant Jewish community in North America - a community characterized by its diversity, unity, compassion, generosity and commitment to Jewish values. Together with our philanthropic, volunteer and professional leadership, we’re changing lives.

As one of North America’s leading Jewish non-profits, UJA Federation of Greater Toronto works to preserve and strengthen the quality of Jewish life in Greater Toronto, Canada, Israel and around the world. UJA advances this mission through fundraising, programs, and research focused on our strategic pillars: fighting poverty and improving well-being, growing Jewish education and identity, countering antisemitism and hate, and strengthening connections with Israel and Jewish communities worldwide.

About the Opportunity

The Associate Director, Supplemental Proposals & Stewardship plays a critical cross-functional role between the Jewish Foundation of Greater Toronto, The integrated Development team,  and UJA’s Community Capacity Building team, as well as other program delivery teams across the organization. Reporting to the Senior Director, Donor Stewardship and Impact, this role supports the design and delivery of an innovative stewardship and donor engagement approach that enhances the fundholder and donor experience.

The Associate Director contributes to strategies and solutions that deepen donor engagement through thoughtful stewardship, compelling storytelling, and strong collaboration across fundraising and program teams. This includes donor communication and recognition, stewardship execution, data analysis and reporting, operational systems and support, funding opportunities, and impact reporting.

By effectively connecting programmatic priorities with donor interests, the Associate Director helps advance meaningful philanthropic investments in the Toronto Jewish community, in Israel, and globally.

This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and strategic professional who excels in relationship-building, collaboration, and translating impact into compelling narratives. As a key member of the Foundation team, the Associate Director is motivated to achieve individual and team goals while contributing to UJA’s broader stewardship objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with Philanthropic Advisory, Community Capacity Building, impact and other internal teams to support and implement a comprehensive stewardship strategy that enhances the donor and fundholder experience.

Support Philanthropic Advisors by developing personalized funding opportunities and tailored stewardship and impact reports for fundholders and donors.

Lead the development of high-quality proposals and stewardship materials that demonstrate the outcomes of community investments, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Translate complex program outcomes into clear, engaging, and inspiring narratives that highlight impact and foster long-term donor engagement.

Serve as a thought partner in identifying and piloting innovative approaches to fundholder engagement across the Jewish Foundation portfolio.

Support fundholder cultivation, stewardship, and retention through strategic and personalized touchpoints aligned with donor interests and granting activity.

Act as a strategic partner to Philanthropic Advisors by providing insight, coordination, and guidance to ensure cohesive and donor-centered funding opportunities.

Collaborate with the content and communications team to develop consistent, high-quality, and meaningful messaging for fundholders.

Deliver value-added impact information and insights to Philanthropic Advisors that can be shared regularly with donor portfolios.

Develop and monitor tracking metrics related to donor engagement, granting patterns, and interests, and assess the effectiveness of stewardship efforts to inform future strategies.

Align with the Impact and Stewardship team to support the production of curated impact materials for leading donors, as required.

Ensure that all donor-facing materials align with UJA’s values, brand, and communications standards.

Qualifications

Relevant post-secondary education or equivalent professional experience

5-10 years of similar or related experience.

Passionate advocate and visible champion of UJA’s mission, values, and goals, inspiring others through action and unwavering commitment to advancing our shared purpose. 

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and rapport quickly

Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across teams and functions

Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment

Exceptional writing and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear and compelling messages

Strong organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills

A proactive, self-directed approach with the ability to manage projects from concept through execution

Strategic and critical thinking skills, with strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities

High attention to detail and sound judgment

Demonstrated creativity and adaptability in professional settings

Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality

Experience with design, branding, marketing, or communications is an asset

* This is a full-time permanent position.  Salary Range: $87,000–$98,000 annually, based on experience.  At UJA we support a flexible work schedule and all of our employees engage in hybrid work. Engagement and connection are key to supporting the best employee experience and we want to ensure that this puts balance and well-being at the forefront of our approach to ways of working. In addition to a rich time off policy, UJA’s offices are closed on all Jewish holy days (yom tov) and we support early office closures to observe the Jewish Sabbath (Shabbat). 

We look forward to connecting with you to understanding what you can bring to the UJA team and how we can support your career goals. Qualified applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume. Only those applicants invited for interview will be contacted.

 Commitment to Inclusion and Accessibility:

UJA Federation supports a diverse candidate and employment experience. We are proud of our dynamic professional team, which reflects the diversity of the Jewish community and general community alike in Greater Toronto. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all communities. We encourage you to follow us to get regular updates on open roles. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and believe this is essential to ensure that every member of our team can thrive.

We adhere to barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.