Marketing Manager, 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, 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 Integrated Development Department, the team manages the development and stewardship for the Philanthropic Leadership Gifts portfolio.

Reporting to the Director, Marketing for Philanthropic Leadership Gifts and Jewish Foundation, the Marketing Manager will manage the Philanthropic Leadership Gifts marketing initiatives including playing a key role in the development and execution of marketing initiatives, and events. The successful candidate will be a proactive, adaptable, organized, and detail-oriented Marketing Manager who thrives in a dynamic work environment.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Manage the creation, execution, and delivery of marketing initiatives flawlessly, including events, emails, digital initiatives, fundraising materials, newsletters, among others.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Develop workback schedules and ensure all creative project details are captured within our project management tool and deadlines are met.
• Proactively consult with cross-functional teams (incl. Project Leads, Fundraisers, Designers, Writers, and Digital Marketing team) to stay on track with key deliverables and ensure ongoing communication of project status to all key stakeholders.
• Effectively present work to key stakeholders, collect and communicate feedback to marketing team

• Ensure project briefs are submitted properly with the appropriate detail, and align to the overarching marketing and brand strategy.

• Ensure marketing campaigns are designed for a positive donor experience, maintain brand image in alignment with UJA branding and standards, and deliver on project objectives.

• Ability to anticipate and react quickly to resolve challenges.
• Research and monitor industry and competitor trends to support strategy.
• Provide day-to-day administrative support.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years’ relevant work experience.
• Post-secondary degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field, and/or equivalent experience.

• Experience working in luxury industries and/or with high-net-worth clientele is an asset.

• This position will require availability outside of regular business hours, as needed, to meet business needs such as events.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to quickly build rapport with colleagues.
• Self-starter and proactive with excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Experience in project management and budgeting.
• Approaches creativity with enthusiasm and passion.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making and analytical capabilities; strategic thinker.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Current knowledge of print and digital production process.
• Familiarity with Wrike is an asset.

* This is a full-time permanent position. Union Level 5. 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.