uja

Director, Next Gen

North York, Ontario · Director · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$105k-$115kDetected 7 days ago

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About the role

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.
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.

Identify, cultivate and manage a portfolio of donors 40 years old and under
Develop and implement a stewardship plan for donors 45 years old and under to achieve fundraising targets and to engage in face-to-face (or virtual) meetings with prospects and donors
Set out and deliver against all strategic goals, fundraising and engagement targets for next generation philanthropy.
Work in partnership with the LEAD team to identify and develop new volunteer leaders to take on fundraising roles.
develop and execute cultivation strategies to engage these relationships
Create and implement overall fundraising strategies and events to work toward meeting your targets
Manage a team 1-2 employees, a group of lay volunteers and a committee
Develop an engagement plan for Next Gen Major Gifts ($5000+) donors and Ben Gurion Society (BGS - $1000+) donors
In coordination with the events team manage, plan, and oversee multiple events to engage and fundraise
Recruit, motivate, develop and retain talent to deliver impactful results

Post-secondary degree, or equivalent experience
4+ years' relevant work experience
Experience in fundraising recommended
Experience overseeing lay volunteers and committees considered an asset
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
Enthusiasm, creativity, innovation and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Maintain a high degree of discretion and confidentiality
Previous experience managing and developing talent; passionate about helping people learn and grow
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to quickly build rapport with colleagues, stakeholders, donors, lay leadership and community members
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

In partnership with AVP, Annual Campaign to develop the long-term strategy to build a strong pipeline of next generation donors, volunteer leadership to help increase engagement and dollars raised from donors that are 40 years old and under.
Situated within UJA's Annual Campaign Team, UJA's Next Gen group engages donors under the age of 40 to help build the future of philanthropists, volunteers and leaders for our community.

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.
champion a flexible, agile and inclusive work environment, prioritizing health and well-being of team

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.

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