Job Description
SICKKIDS FOUNDATION IS ON THE HUNT FOR AN EXTRAORDINARY
ASSOCIATE, STEWARDSHIP & DONOR RELATIONS
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.
Position Status: Permanent Full-Time
Available: Immediately
Description of the Position:
With a focus on enabling best-in-class donor experience, the Associate, Stewardship and Donor Relations has a unique opportunity to impact donor relationships at SickKids. Reporting to the Manager of Stewardship and Donor Relations, the Associate will be responsible for the development and implementation of a variety of donor-centered initiatives to support fundraising efforts across the Foundation. In addition, this role involves close collaboration with internal fundraising and support teams, key hospital contacts, and external partners to ensure these initiatives are successfully planned and implemented.
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, Stewardship & Donor Relations.
Required Skills
You will:
- Manage and execute stewardship strategies and initiatives for donors at all levels;
- Lead a major project within the SDR portfolio, including: Assist in creating a project plan, support management and execution all aspects of the plan; create report to highlight successes and/or challenges;
- Support in the planning and execution of stewardship activities for a subset of donors and gifts,
- Support Manager, SDR on the delivery and tracking of donor communications, including impact and endowment reports;
- Support the organization’s recognition initiatives as they relate to the Campaign;
- Support on annual donor recognition, reporting and listings;
- Contribute to ongoing SDR initiatives and identify innovative opportunities to ensure we provide a “best in class" donor experience;
- Develop close working relationships with colleagues across the foundation to enable various projects and provide guidance and assistance to fundraising teams;
- Liaise with appropriate hospital staff to enable SDR program implementation;
- Assist in the management of any intern/summer students;
- Commit to ongoing professional development through reading current literature, attending professional meetings, participating in professional associations and developing working relationships with professionals at other institutions;
- Be an effective team player and adhere to the Foundation values and policies.
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:
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:
- A university degree or community college diploma in a related field;
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in fundraising, preferably in stewardship, or client service-related role (can include a combination of work and practical school experience);
- Demonstrates project management and problem solving skills, with strong attention to details and a proactive approach to anticipating and managing multiple evolving priorities;
- Demonstrated experience working within a CRM database system;
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey ideas to diverse audiences;
- Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office and Excel;
- Excellent donor and stakeholder relations skills, with a strong sense of diplomacy;
- Experience with data extraction through queries and reporting functions; high attention to detail;
- Understanding of best practice in donor stewardship and recognition;
- The ability to think strategically about the hospital and foundation priorities, to align efforts and achieve shared goals.
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 – $81,602; with the ability to progress to a maximum of $97,923. 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, Stewardship & Donor Relations.
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 23, 2025
Available: Internal and External Candidates
Deadline: February 5, 2025
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, 2SLGBTQIA+ 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
