Job Description
Help us create healthier futures as an
ASSOCIATE, DEVELOPMENT OPERATIONS
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 an unmatched 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 everything we do. 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, Development Operations.
Position Status: Permanent Full-Time
Available: Immediately
Description of the Position:
The Associate, Development Operations will play a pivotal role in supporting the implementation of SickKids Foundation’s philanthropic initiatives and working with the Foundation teams to achieve transformational growth throughout the historic, comprehensive fundraising Campaign for SickKids. Reporting to the Manager, Development Operations, the Associate will provide support for the executive administrative needs of the Vice-Presidents of Philanthropy; Corporate and Community Partnerships; and Campaign. They will also be responsible for driving strategic initiatives that will enhance Development-wide processes.
You will:
- Prepare sensitive and confidential communications, including correspondence, speeches, and presentations
- Provide multi-faceted meeting support, including research, preparing briefings, agendas, presentations, minutes and managing logistics
- Manage executive calendars, anticipating scheduling conflicts and adapting to changes with minimal disruption
- Managing requests and interactions with Research/BIIT, Stewardship and Donor Relations, Legal, and Writing to ensure projects, deliverables, and timelines are upheld for donor activities
- Research and develop briefing notes for Campaign Cabinet members and Vice Presidents, engaging with internal and external stakeholders
- In collaboration with Research Services and the Development team, track donor moves management progress, analyze current and future pipelines to challenge feasibility of portfolios while ensuring accuracy within the database
- Monitor team activities, provide updates on call activity, new proposals, and confirmed gifts
- Project manage the development and oversight of the master Development calendar
- Analyze yearly and quarterly activities for better planning and resource allocation
- Lead the annual Business Planning process across Development
- Support data integrity initiatives and streamline Development-wide processes
- Provide data analytics and reporting to the Development team
- Create and manage the DevelopmentHUB as a central resource platform
- Oversee the Development Team onboarding program and professional development calendar
- Provide project management support for the Family Campaign, including planning, launch activities, and engagement strategies
- Develop workback schedules and ensure timelines are met
- Prepare financial reports and insights for Campaign Leadership
Required Skills
Qualifications:
While we know that for any job posting no one candidate will possess the qualifications being sought in equal measure, below is an outline of the qualifications we believe are important for a candidate to bring to the position or for the successful candidate to develop while in the role:
- 3+ years' experience in fundraising, project management, or administration
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Team player and relationship builder
- Exceptional organizational skills and ability to coordinate multiple projects under tight timelines
- Strong research and information-gathering skills, with the ability to independently source, analyze, and synthesize data to create comprehensive briefing packages for senior leadership, volunteers, and external stakeholders
- Proactive problem solver and solution oriented
- Proficiency with Blackbaud or donor database management systems will be considered a strong asset
- Advanced skills within Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Knowledge of corporate, community, leadership, and legacy fundraising practices
- Experience in a comprehensive campaign environment and cross-functional team collaboration
We’re looking for a passionate individual who is interested in moving the dial and making a difference. We are an environment that looks to attract hardworking and committed people; people who want to challenge themselves and grow with a globally recognized brand that continues to change the world. If this describes you, consider joining our team. We look forward to reviewing your application.
Total Compensation Package:
Hiring Salary Range: $69,362.00 – $81,602.00; with the ability to progress to a maximum of $97,923.00. To ensure fair and equitable pay at SickKids Foundation, placement on the salary range will be based on your years of experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the Associate, Development Operations.
To help you lead in the fight for kids’ health and to support your health, wellness, and career growth, in addition to competitive compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefit package (includes a flex benefit plan), tuition reimbursement, flexible work arrangements, pension plan and birth parent/parental top up – to name a few!
Hours: 35-hour work week, flexible work options available
Date Posted: January 6, 2025
Available: Internal and External Candidates
Deadline: January 19, 2025
Please apply on-line by visiting our website: www.sickkidsfoundation.com
SickKids Foundation is committed to its people and the talents, capabilities, and perspectives they bring to our mission. We live that commitment by being open and accessible to all, by valuing and respecting every individual, and by equally supporting every employee. As an organization proud to have joined the BlackNorth Initiative’s CEO pledge, we uphold our commitment by inviting and encouraging individuals from diverse lived experiences from Black, Indigenous, communities of colour, people with disabilities, 2SLBTQIA+ community and all candidates who may contribute to the further diversification of the Foundation’s community.
Candidates who require accommodation during the recruitment process should contact the Human Resources Department at: HR@sickkidsfoundation.com
