Coordinator, Philanthropic Leadership

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,volunteerandprofessional leadership, were changing lives.

As one of North Americas leading Jewish non-profits, UJA Federation of Greater Toronto works topreserve and strengthenthe 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.

Situated within UJA the Jewish Foundation of Greater Toronto is a community foundation that makes charitable giving easy and rewarding so that individuals and families can fulfill their personal philanthropic goals and translate their charitable vision into viable solutions to some of the communitys most pressing needs. Jewish tradition teaches that one of our key responsibilities is to make the world a better place for future generations.

As one of the largest Jewish community foundations in Canada, the Jewish Foundation of Greater Toronto has been in business and managing millions of dollars in assets since 1962.

UJA Federations Integrated Development Team is seeking to hire a Coordinator, Philanthropic Leadership.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide high-level operational, administrative, and coordination support, enabling seamless day-to-day execution
• Oversee calendars, communications, and administrative systems, ensuring coordination, consistency, and operational effectiveness
• Manage and coordinate donor, internal, and volunteer or committee meetings, including agendas, materials, summaries, and disciplined follow-up on action items
• Support donor portfolio operations through meeting logistics, documentation, tracking, and timely follow-up
• Oversee project tracking, timelines, expense processing, and deliverables across multiple fundraising initiatives, proactively identifying risks and ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education required
• Demonstrated experience delivering comprehensive executive and administrative support, including project coordination and senior-level administrative functions
• Passionate advocate and visible champion of UJAs mission, values, and goals, inspiring others through action and unwavering commitment to advancing our shared purpose
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook
• Experience with fundraising databases; Salesforce an asset
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders, including donors and volunteers
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and strategic thinker.
  

*This is a full-time permanent position, Union Level 2. Salary Range: $52,000$56,000 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, UJAs 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 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.