Development Officer, Annual and Leadership Giving (TERM)

Date Posted: 09/22/2026
Req ID: 50271
Faculty/Division: University College
Department: Alumni Office
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00052938
Existing Vacancy: Yes

About us:

The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada’s leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs.

We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.

University College is the founding college of the University of Toronto. Our welcoming community is built on traditions of openness, inclusivity and diversity. Our student programs address issues of social justice from a variety of perspectives and help students develop the skills to apply what they learn in the classroom to the world around them. We are also home to professors committed to undergraduate education from a range of disciplines, who are leading researchers in their fields. Students, faculty, staff and alumni at University College work together to ensure that all thrive in our vibrant community.

Your opportunity:

The University College Advancement Office oversees all fundraising, donor relations, stewardship and alumni relations activities at University College. As the Development Officer, you will be responsible for Annual Gift fundraising, including direct mail and email campaigns. You will also be identifying, cultivating and soliciting donors to consider a Leadership Gift to University College, and contributing to the College’s donor engagement and stewardship strategy that maintains the donor's involvement, interest and support.

You will be an important member of a broader community of sophisticated fundraisers at the University of Toronto, where staff aspire to the highest standards of achievement and accountability for advancement professionals. You will also benefit from working within an institution that invests in its people. This comes in the form of competitive compensation, health benefits, vacation and retirement benefits, tuition waivers and robust professional development opportunities, as well as a strong focus on employee support, wellness, and work-life balance.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and managing a portfolio of donors and prospects by engaging in prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation and recognition.
• In collaboration with University Advancement, planning and delivering UC’s Annual & Leadership Giving Campaign.
• Developing and implementing donor engagement plans that support strategic objectives.
• Preparing donor acknowledgement and recognition communications along with writing briefing notes, solicitation plans and call reports to track donor interaction.
• Working in a supportive capacity with Senior Development Officer and Director, Advancement complex or large gifts.
• Building and strengthening relationships with stakeholders and partners of strategic importance

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ of relevant experience in a fundraising or relationship management role with a demonstrated track record of success.
• Experience developing and delivering fundraising and/or engagement campaigns, from strategic planning through execution and evaluation.
• Experience with information, data management and preparing donor financial reporting.
• Demonstrated prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation and recognition experience.
• Demonstrated experience drafting complex donor communications.
• Experience working with fundraising/constituent databases such as ARBOR, CRM or comparable systems.
• Experience working with senior volunteers, researchers or faculty members.
• Experience working with and supporting diverse populations, with a demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Evidence of leadership and initiative, tact, diplomacy, attention to detail, and creativity.
• Proven ability to motivate others, i.e. volunteers, team members, and donors.
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in complex multi-stakeholder environments such as education and healthcare, working with academics and physicians whose vision for changing the world demands both excellence and results
• Highly developed computer skills working with MS Office; databases; and content management systems.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and results-oriented environment.
• Strong team player who values collaboration.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical and relationship building skills.

Assets (Nonessential):

• Previous experience working in post-secondary or not for profit organization.
• Demonstrated experience in frontline fundraising role
• Progress toward or achievement of the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) designation

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Achievement oriented
• Articulate
• Cooperative
• Courteous
• Proactive
• Problem solver
• Tactful
• Team player

Note: This is a term position that ends September 14, 2027.

Closing Date: 09/30/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 13 -- $86,340. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $110,415. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Administrative / Managerial

Lived Experience Statement

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

Job descriptions are available upon request for internal applicants.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening 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 see http://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 contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.

Organization

Established in 1827, the University of Toronto is Canada's largest university, recognized as a global leader in research and teaching. U of T's distinguished faculty, institutional record of groundbreaking scholarship and wealth of innovative academic opportunities continually attract outstanding students and academics from around the world.

U of T is committed to providing a learning experience that benefits from both a scale almost unparalleled in North America and from the close-knit learning communities made possible through its college system and academic divisions. Located in and around Toronto, one of the world's most diverse regions, U of T's vibrant academic life is defined by a unique degree of cultural diversity in its learning community. The University is sustained environmentally by three green campuses, where renowned heritage buildings stand beside award-winning innovations in architectural design.

U of T is one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers. U of T is one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers.

Work where the world comes to think.

Work where the world comes to discover.

Work where the world comes to learn.

Opportunities exist for people from a wide range of backgrounds, ranging from recent graduates to experienced senior professionals.

Are you looking for a challenging, meaningful career in a supportive and diverse environment? We offer challenging work within an open environment that celebrates diversity in all its forms. Our focus is on creating a positive work environment that attracts and retains excellent employees through a combination of competitive compensation, favourable working conditions, opportunities for career growth and development and a unique organizational culture.

Employees have access to:

• Excellent health and dental benefits;
• On-site support for training and career development;
• Flexible work arrangements;
• Childcare subsidy;
• Tuition waivers;
• Scholarships and/or tuition waivers for dependants;
• Generous paid time off;
• Support on equity and diversity issues;
• On-site child care;
• University Pension Plan;
• Subsidized athletic facility membership;
• World-renowned libraries;
• Confidential counselling services;
• Parking and TTC Metropasses;
• Employee and Family Assistance Plan;
• Continued health benefits for pensioners.