Specialist, Annual Campaign

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. Through philanthropy, advocacy, community building, and strategic leadership, UJA supports programs and initiatives that strengthen Jewish life locally, in Israel, and around the world.

Position Summary

UJA Federation of Greater Toronto is seeking a dynamic, relationship-oriented, and results-driven Specialist, Annual Campaign to support the planning, execution, and growth of UJA's Annual Campaign.

Reporting to the Annual Campaign team, the Specialist will play a key role in advancing fundraising priorities through donor engagement, stewardship, portfolio management, campaign execution, and strategic project leadership. Working closely with fundraising professionals, lay leaders, volunteers, and donors, the Specialist will help strengthen donor relationships, identify engagement opportunities, support solicitation strategies, and contribute to the achievement of annual fundraising goals.

The successful candidate will bring strong project management skills, fundraising acumen, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, relationship-driven environment. This role requires a proactive professional who is passionate about philanthropy, community impact, and delivering an exceptional donor experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of Annual Campaign fundraising strategies and initiatives.


• Manage and support a portfolio of donors and prospects, assisting with cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and retention activities.


• Partner with fundraising professionals and volunteer leaders to advance donor engagement plans and campaign objectives.


• Identify opportunities to increase donor participation, donor upgrades, and pipeline development.


• Support moves management processes by tracking donor interactions, next steps, and fundraising outcomes.


• Prepare donor briefings, solicitation materials, proposals, stewardship reports, and meeting materials.


• Coordinate and support donor stewardship and recognition initiatives to deliver an exceptional donor experience.


• Maintain accurate donor records and activity tracking within Salesforce.


• Prepare reports, dashboards, analyses, and tracking tools to support fundraising strategies and campaign performance.


• Assist with the planning and execution of donor events, receptions, parlor meetings, and engagement programs.


• Coordinate event logistics, registrations, communications, materials, and post-event follow-up.


• Serve as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders, volunteers, and community partners.

Qualifications:

• Postsecondary education or an equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in fundraising, donor engagement, philanthropy, project management, or a related field.


• Exceptional organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.


• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.


• Experience working with Salesforce or a comparable CRM platform is required.


• Strong analytical skills with experience working with fundraising data, reporting, and performance metrics.


• Experience within a nonprofit, fundraising, philanthropic, or donor-facing environment is considered a strong asset.

This is a full-time permanent position. Union Level 4. Salary range:  $62,00-$67,000 annually , based on experience. 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).  

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 diverse candidates 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.