• Job Description

  Req#: 887

  ABOUT US

  SickKids Foundation, with over 50 years of philanthropic impact in 2023, is Canada's largest charitable funder of child health research, learning and care, raising over $200 million last year. As a national charity, SickKids Foundation invests in national and international initiatives to benefit children in Canada and around the world. As the fundraising partner to The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), we are aligned in supporting Precision Child Health (PCH), the future of tailoring medicine to each child's unique traits so SickKids can diagnose faster, treat smarter, and predict better.

  We are driven by our core values of integrity, collaboration, excellence, innovation, and inclusion, with goals of delivering a superior donor experience, investing in our people and culture, driving innovative and sustainable fundraising, and leading in digital charity.

  SickKids Foundation is committed to an inclusive culture by embedding equity, diversity and inclusion in our policies, practices, and behaviours. We aim to build awareness and skills in this area, both internally and with our partners. Our commitment extends to creating a safe, positive work environment. For details on our Equity, Diversity & Inclusion commitment, please click here.

  We’re committed to attracting and retaining passionate individuals to help create a healthier future. That’s why SickKids Foundation is looking for a new Associate, Leadership Giving.

  Position Status: Permanent Full-Time

  Available: Immediately

  Description of the Position:

  The Associate, Leadership Giving, will be a key fundraising member of the Marketing team.

  This role will support mid-value donor segment initiatives, engaging donors through a combination of direct 1:1 fundraising and execution of marketing campaigns. Gifts within this segment range from $5,000 to $50,000 annually.

  You will:

  · Actively manage and grow a portfolio of current and prospective donors, leveraging multiple channels within the marketing and sales mix (direct, digital, social, phone and in-person);

  · Support initiatives to engage lapsed donors and diverse community segments;

  · Work closely with the Leadership Giving team to support reporting and data infrastructure, adhering to best practices in database management; develop reporting and forecasts for the program; and provide input into analyses.

  · Relationship management:

  o Provide ongoing relationship management to donors and foundations, including identification, solicitation, cultivation, and stewardship; primarily through 1:1 meetings, email and phone channels;

  o Ensure outcome of donor discussions and follow-up actions are recorded in the donor database;

  o Support development of fundraising proposals as required.

  · Marketing Initiatives:

  o Support the development and execution of Leadership Giving marketing initiatives, including the briefing process, creative development, deployment and post-campaign reporting, and required segment research;

  o Assist with budget control forecasts and reporting;Identify acquisition opportunities and demonstrate portfolio growth.

  o Collaborate with other Foundation teams ongoing, including other Marketing, brand strategy and communications peers; Major Gifts; Gift & Estate Planning; Gift Administration; and Business Intelligence & IT;

• About the company

  Your donations directly support SickKids Foundation. Funds are distributed in the areas of most need including research, clinical advances and compassionate care at The Hospital for Sick Children.

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