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.
About the Opportunity
Situated within UJA’s Integrated Development Department, UJA’s Transformational and Special Philanthropy team plays a vital role in supporting key community priorities through high-impact, multimillion-dollar campaigns.
Reporting to the Vice-President, Philanthropic Leadership Group, the Senior Director, Transformational & Special Philanthropy, will provide strategic oversight and management of all transformational campaigns as well as supplemental and special campaigns to raise funds for community priorities. This includes initiatives such as combating antisemitism, community security, the Toronto Holocaust Museum, the Holocaust Survivors Support Fund, Jewish education, and support for Israel. The Senior Director will also have primary accountability for working with third parties seeking UJA’s partnership in fundraising initiatives and will lead all emergency campaigns in times of crisis.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Provide strategic oversight and direction for transformational and special campaigns to advance UJA’s mission and address critical community priorities.
- Oversee a small team of fundraisers focused on transformational and special campaigns, ensuring effective cultivation and stewardship of donors.
- Lead the planning and execution of emergency campaigns during crises, ensuring rapid mobilization of resources.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to develop and execute fundraising initiatives that align with UJA’s strategic priorities.
- Work closely with third-party organizations and community partners to facilitate joint fundraising initiatives, providing guidance and support to maximize impact.
- Develop and implement individualized engagement and solicitation strategies for high-net-worth donors.
- Identify, research, and evaluate new donor prospects, creating a robust pipeline of potential contributors to transformational and special campaigns.
- Track and analyze donor engagement and giving patterns, ensuring timely follow-up and stewardship.
- Collaborate with the Senior Director of Donor Experience to create meaningful donor recognition and stewardship opportunities.
- Ensure alignment between UJA’s fundraising strategies and community priorities, adjusting campaign goals and tactics as needed.
- Prepare and deliver high-level presentations, proposals, and reports for leadership and donors.
- Represent UJA at community events and gatherings, strengthening relationships with donors and stakeholders.
Qualifications:
- 10+ years of relevant experience in fundraising, sales, or related fields, with a focus on major gifts and transformational campaigns.
- Proven success in cultivating and securing high-value gifts from high-net-worth individuals and families.
- Team management experience, with the ability to inspire and lead a high-performing team.
- Strong relationship-building and coalition-building skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
- Experience managing emergency or crisis fundraising initiatives is an asset.
- Proficiency in donor management software (Salesforce preferred) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Exceptional organizational, prioritizing, and time-management abilities, with a track record of managing multiple high-level projects simultaneously.
- Strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create compelling donor materials.
- High level of discretion and confidentiality.
- Enthusiasm, creativity, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Alignment with the mission, values, and goals of the organization
This is a full-time permanent position. 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 of working. In addition to a rich time-off policy, UJA’s offices are closed on all Jewish holy days (yom tov), and we support early office closures to observe the Jewish Sabbath (Shabbat).
We look forward to connecting with you to understand what you can bring to the UJA team and how we can support your career goals. Qualified applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume. Only those applicants invited for an interview will be contacted.
Commitment to Inclusion and Accessibility:
UJA Federation is 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 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.
