Director, Next Gen

UJA Federation of Greater Toronto•Toronto, ON

5d•CA$105,000 - CA$115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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. Reporting to the Associated Vice President, Annual Campaign, the Director, Next Gen is an integral member of the Annual Campaign Team, building philanthropic relationships and managing a portfolio of donors, prospects, and volunteers who are 40 and under. The Director, Next Gen will be leading a strategy that is responsible for generating fundraising revenue, cultivating new donors and stewardship, and will focus on the management and effective operation of an essential Annual Campaign fundraising division for the enhancement of immediate and long-term fundraising results.

Requirements

Post-secondary degree, or equivalent experience
4+ years' relevant work experience
Previous experience managing and developing talent; passionate about helping people learn and grow
Experience in fundraising recommended
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to quickly build rapport with colleagues, stakeholders, donors, lay leadership and community members
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
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, developing strategic plans that achieve organizational objectives
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
Familiarity with non-profits, the Toronto Jewish community and/or experience in Jewish Communal Service considered an asset

Nice To Haves

Experience overseeing lay volunteers and committees considered an asset
Knowledge of Salesforce an asset
Familiarity with non-profits, the Toronto Jewish community and/or experience in Jewish Communal Service considered an asset

Responsibilities

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.
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.
Work alongside the prospecting team to proactively identify potential new donors; 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; champion a flexible, agile and inclusive work environment, prioritizing health and well-being of team