Philanthropic Advisor

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

Reporting to the Associate Vice President, the Philanthropic Advisor is an experienced critical thinker with strong communication skills, who will be responsible for the development and implementation of strategies towards the growth of the Jewish Foundation. The Philanthropic Advisor will be part of the Integrated Development Team and will work cross functionally with other teams for donor reporting, stewardship and meetings. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Accountable to achieve fundraising targets and to engage in face-to-face meetings with prospects and donors

Responsible for the curation and management of a donor portfolio of high-net-worth donors and prospects

Identify new prospects who are non-donors, as well as existing donors with greater capacity

Work closely with the Philanthropic Advisory Team to produce a range of research information products and reports including research profiles for prospective donors

Proactively identify prospective major donors, and establish new relationships while working cross functionally to find the most effective and impactful donor journey

Review lists of prospects and provide input and analysis in terms of capacity and proclivity to give

Support accurate data maintenance, strategic tracking, analysis and critical thinking around the movement of top prospects

Draft biographical, financial and philanthropic bios and briefings on donors and prospective donors in support of staff

Help plan and organize prospecting events and follow-up processes

Attend and support in person events for the department and the organization at large

Qualifications:

Relevant Education or equivalent experience

Strong interpersonal skills with ability to quickly build rapport with colleagues

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

Experience researching prospects and donors on social media and conventional media

Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities in a busy environment

Advanced level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel and associated functions

Willingness and ability to learn additional applications and platforms as needed

Knowledge of Salesforce an asset

Proactive with excellent organizational, prioritizing and time-management skills

A self-starter able to leverage his/her knowledge, skills and experience to manage complex change from start to finish

Ability to manage complex projects and budgets, working collaboratively with staff as well as with multiple stakeholders to deliver results

An ability to think strategically and critically

Strong problem-solving, decision-making and analytical capabilities with excellent attention to detail

Enthusiasm, creativity, innovation and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Maintain a high degree of discretion and confidentiality

*This is a full-time position. Salary Range: $84,000–$94,000 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).

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume. 
Only those applicants invited for interview will be contacted. Please be advised that all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of professional references and background checks including Social Media Account(s) and a Police Records Check/Vulnerable Sector Screening.  

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.