The Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing at the University of Toronto is Canada’s top faculty of nursing and ranked among the top nursing faculties in the world. Recognized as a global leader in ground-breaking research and education, the Faculty has produced more than 13,000 nursing leaders in clinical, research, educational and administrative roles over the past century.
Our faculty members, students, staff, and alumni make up a vibrant community rich with impact. At Bloomberg Nursing, we thrive on the challenge to create better outcomes in health care – locally, nationally, and across the globe. As we continue to advocate for the communities and people who are under-served by our health caresystems, you will find us at the forefront of research and education that makes a difference.
The Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing’s Advancement Office is critical to this success. As part of the collaborative and performance driven Advancement Office, the Senior Development Officer will work under the general direction of the Director of Advancement. As Senior Development Officer, you will contribute to Annual and Leadership Giving, Major Gift and Gift Planning fundraising initiatives across the Faculty.
In this role, you will collaborate with colleagues in the Advancement Office, across the Faculty, and throughout the Division of University Advancement to develop meaningful relationships, increase donors’ engagement with the Faculty, and solicit donations that will advance the priorities of the Faculty and strengthen the Faculty’s donor pipeline.
Assessing needs and contributing to the development and implementation of plans for prospect identification,



cultivation, solicitation and recognition
Determining the appropriate involvement of members of the university community and volunteers in the cultivation, solicitation and recognition process
Identifying, evaluating and recommending the necessary steps to bring the prospect closer to making a major financial commitment to the University
Writing briefing notes, solicitation plans and call reports to track donor interaction

Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a non-profit development office. Passion for individual giving fundraising techniques, including face to face solicitation and tailored philanthropic strategies.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written), with an ability to engage and influence a wide range of community members and build long-term relationships.
Ability to handle multiple competing priorities and excel in a results-oriented environment by meeting established personal and team goals.
Strong computer skills including demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft 365 and donor databases.

Schedule: Full time
Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Administrative / Managerial
Divisional HR Office Email: View email address on jobs.utoronto.ca who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

📌 Senior Development Officer - Full Time (Toronto)
🏢 University of Toronto
📍 Toronto