Executive Director, Divisional Relations | University Of Toronto

Date Posted:06/07/2023Req ID:31808Faculty/Division:VP - Division of University AdvancementDepartment:Divisional RelationsCampus:St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Description
About Us:
The Division of University Advancement (DUA) promotes and supports the University of Toronto by engaging a worldwide community of donors, alumni, students, faculty and staff on U of T’s ambitious fundraising and alumni engagement goals. DUA encompasses a highly skilled team of staff focused in the areas of development, alumni and volunteer engagement, advancement services, and advancement marketing and communications. The uniquely integrated structure of University Advancement encourages each division to bring its particular strengths and expertise to the common cause of advancing U of T’s relations with alumni, donors, and friends. In this ecosystem, there is an emphasis on the collaboration, diplomacy, teamwork and mission focus as the Division of University Advancement supports our Faculties, Campuses and Divisions as a shared service.
Through our current Defy Gravitycampaign, the team supports U of T’s commitment to inclusive excellence – the idea that every member of our community should thrive in an environment of belonging – and helps the University bring together top minds from every conceivable background to create a healthier, more sustainable, and equitable world.
The Division of University Advancement at the University of Toronto is committed to a transformativeagenda deeply rooted in the University’s vision for growth and innovation. We are focused on growing fundraising efforts; doubling the number of newly engaged alumni by 2023; achieving Advancement goals through the foundational integration of Alumni Relations and Development both centrally and through collaborations with divisional colleagues; creating an organization and culture that fosters diversity and inclusiveness.
Your Opportunity
As one of two Executive Directors, Divisional Relations this role works closely with the Assistant Vice President, Divisional Relations as a member of the senior management team within the Division of University Advancement. Each Executive Director, Divisional Relations will be responsible for a portfolio of assigned divisions distributed between them.
In collaboration with divisions across the University, and working with other DUA senior management team members, the Executive Director leads the development and execution of plans, policies, timetables and strategy for the University’s institution-wide campaign, particularly as it relates to the participation of the divisions. The Executive Director will work closely with senior advancement and academic leadership to develop and execute divisional campaigns that successfully attract support at six and seven-figure gift levels. The Executive Director and their team may participate in the cultivation and solicitation of prospects for specific divisions and will support framing the divisions’ unique strengths and opportunities within an overall institutional campaign.
A senior Advancement professional with experience in development and execution of specific campaign plans, the Executive Director will bring a track record of success in senior fundraising leadership positions. The Executive Director will demonstrate significant experience and success in instilling campaign best practices, disciplines and methods, working with cabinets and volunteers, campaign troubleshooting, and training and mentoring of advancement and academic staff.
Acting as a collaborative resource, advisor, mentor and occasionally manager, the Executive Director will support building fundraising capacity in small and mid-size divisions. The Executive Director, must possess a strong desire to define the leading edge of fundraising practice in Canada, to attract and develop outstanding future advancement leaders, and to enhance the University’s reputation for advancement excellence.
Education
Qualifications Required:
University Degree or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience
Minimum ten (10) years of expert specialized experience in institutional fundraising, preferably within a University or similarly complex environment, with demonstrated significant and successful responsibilitly in major campaigns, ideally of $100 million or more.
Other relevant working environments could include internationally-focused NGO, government agency or corporation.
Successful track record in developing relationships with high profile donors and volunteers.
Demonstrated experience in relationship building.
Skills
The Executive Director will possess:
Vision, the ability to think and plan strategically, and a creative, entrepreneurial spirt.
Demonstrated experience and success managing, motivating, and mentoring volunteers and advancement professionals, bringing out the best in teams and individuals.
The ability to mentor, coach, motivate and inspire colleagues and volunteers.
High level of initiative, maturity, tact and diplomacy; excellent judgement and discretion.
A deep understanding of and sympathy for the mission of a research-intensive university.
The ability to serve as an articulate, credible representative of the University with diverse constituencies and particularly with the sophisticated individuals who support the institution.
The ability to understand the research and teaching dimensions of a proposed project, to conceptualize them in an integrated proposal, and to make a compelling case to a donor for philanthropic support.
An engaging personal style, a sincere interest in people, patience, a willingness to listen, and the capacity to engender trust and to establish lasting relationships.
A reputation for integrity, openness, decisiveness and sound judgement.
A high level of comfort interacting with academic leaders as well as donors and volunteers.
The ability to navigate and be effective within a complex matrix organization that values collaboration and teamwork as well as individual initiative and creativity.
Excellent attention to detail and superb organizational skills, including the ability to set campaign fundraising goals and timelines and to establish an internal system for meeting deadlines, tracking, follow-up, monitoring, and reporting of progress.
Ability to work in a hectic and results-oriented environment with a strong focus on results; ability to meet deadlines and budgets.
A high energy level, an appropriate degree of sophistication and self confidence, optimism (and the ability to engender optimism in others) and a sense of humour.
Exceptional oral and written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Closing Date:06/28/2023,11:59PM ETEmployee Group:SalariedAppointment Type: Budget - ContinuingSchedule:Full-TimePay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:2AP -- Broadband Salary Range: $120,920 - nominal maximum of $241,839Job Category:Administrative / Managerial
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building aculture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectivelyaddress and serve the interests of our global community. Westrongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples,Black and racialized persons, women, persons withdisabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities.We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment toequity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverseperspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential tostrengthening our academic mission.As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please seehttp://uoft.me/UP.
Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please [email protected].
HOW TO APPLY: Please apply for position online via career site: https://jobs.utoronto.ca/job/Executive-Director%2C-Divisional-Relations/571080617/