Development Associate, Major Gifts

University Health Network is dedicated to improving cancer outcomes and easing patient suffering. They are seeking a Development Associate to support major gift fundraising activities, working closely with senior fundraisers to engage with various stakeholders and manage donor communications. Responsibilities Organizing complex donor meetings Working with the Strategic Insights and Marketing teams to coordinate complex communications materials, including but not limited to proposals and impact reports Liaising with physicians and other Cancer Centre staff in the preparation of proposals and impact reports Managing the calendar and scheduling for the fundraising lead(s) whom they support Drafting meeting agendas and briefing notes Drafting letters and other correspondence to major gift donors as required Building and maintaining a strong knowledge of the Cancer Centre and related priorities Assisting in the preparation of Donation Agreements Supporting effective prospect management by entering, updating and retrieving information from PMCF’s Blackbaud CRM database Supporting fundraisers in developing and managing their fundraising pipeline Responding to internal and external requests for information from colleagues, Cancer Centre staff, donors and volunteers Providing support for various donor cultivation, solicitation and stewardship function Skills A relevant 3-year degree/diploma or an equivalent combination of formal education and relevant experience 1-3 years of experience working in fundraising or complex administrative coordination/support Proficiency in the full suite of Microsoft Office products and internet tools Experience with Blackbaud CRM, Raiser's Edge, or similar fundraising CRM General knowledge of fundraising professional standards and ethics Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders Exemplary attention to detail with excellent planning, organizational and time management skills A demonstrated ability to problem solve and handle a diverse range of assignments with multiple timelines Resourceful and self-motivated while remaining comfortable collaborating within a framework of a goal-oriented team environment Possess a professional and mature presence with evidence of leadership, sound judgement, intuition, tact and diplomacy Strong alignment with the values of Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence Demonstrated commitment to the principles of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism (IDEAA) Benefits Incentive pay Health benefits Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan Ongoing learning opportunities Individual development planning Education assistance programs Hybrid work environment Company Overview University Health Network is a healthcare and medical research organization. It was founded in 1999, and is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, CAN, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is