Coordinator, 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 Director, Next Gen, the Coordinator, Next Gen is an integral member of the Annual Campaign Team, supporting the fundraising, donor stewardship, events, and engagement strategies for our donors under the age of 40.

Key Responsibilities:

• Donor and Volunteer Services: Manage inquiries, ensure timely follow-up, and process donations and payment requisitions with accuracy and discretion. Work with volunteer fundraisers and the Next Gen volunteer committee.
• Support to Next Gen Fundraisers: Assist fundraisers (both professional and volunteer) with donor portfolio management, tracking performance metrics, and organizing donor engagement activities.
• Collaboration & Leadership: Serve as a point of contact for interdepartmental and cross-functional communications, ensuring seamless coordination between departments.
• Event Support: Provide support in planning and executing high-impact events and initiatives for Next Gen donors.
• Reporting: Support efforts in data analysis, reporting, and CRM management to support fundraising strategies. Maintain and enhance donor data integrity and reporting accuracy. Compile and present regular reports on campaign performance and results.
• High-Level Administrative Support: Manage sensitive donor interactions, coordinate donor material requests, and support key fundraising efforts. Manage requests and needs from the Next Gen team and in collaboration with other teams at UJA such as Marketing, Data & Analytics, Finance, and more.

Qualifications:

• Education: Post-secondary degree, or equivalent experience
• Skills: Exceptional organization and communication. Excellent attention to detail. Self-starter, proactive, and effective time management. Strong writing. Adaptability, problem-solving, and solution oriented. Collaborative, creative and enthusiastic.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with non-profits, the Toronto Jewish community and/or experience in Jewish Communal Service considered an asset. Jewish experiential education considered an asset.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and familiarity with CRM systems, preferably Salesforce. Willingness and ability to learn additional applications and platforms as needed.

This is a full-time permanent position, Union Level 2. 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 interview will be contacted.

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.