Director, Next Gen

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 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.

Key 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

Qualifications:

• 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

This is a full-time permanent position. Salary range $105,000-$115,000 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 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 understanding 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.
Please be advised that all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of professional references and background checks including Social Media Account(s) and a Police Records Check/Vulnerable Sector Screening.

Commitment to Inclusion and Accessibility:

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.