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
Company Overview
University Health Network is a healthcare and medical research organization. It was founded in 1999, and is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, CAN, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.uhn.ca/.
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