Philanthropic Advisor; Associate Director Level

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.

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.

• 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

• 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…