Associate, Leadership & Legacy Giving

SickKids Foundation; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

SickKids Foundation is seeking an Associate for Leadership & Legacy Giving to enhance fundraising efforts in Toronto. This permanent full-time position will manage donor relationships, assist in strategic marketing campaigns, and contribute to data analysis to support mid-value donor initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong relationship management and fundraising proposal skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising or donor engagement is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills for data management.
• Excellent communication and relationship management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of current and prospective donors.
• Support mid-value donor initiatives through various channels.
• Provide administrative support for the Leadership Giving Program.

Skills

Donor Engagement

Data Analysis

Fundraising Proposals

Relationship Management

Strategic Marketing

Job description

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 initiatives to benefit children in Canada and around the world. We are the fundraising partner to The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), supporting Precision Child Health (PCH), which aims to tailor medicine to each child's unique traits for faster diagnosis, smarter treatment, and better prediction.

Our core values are integrity, collaboration, excellence, innovation, and inclusion. Our goals include 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 dedicated to attracting passionate individuals to help create a healthier future. Therefore, SickKids Foundation is seeking a new Associate, Leadership & Legacy Giving.

Position Status: Permanent Full-Time

Available: Immediately

Description of the Position:

The Associate, Leadership & Legacy Giving, will be a key member of the fundraising team, focusing on current revenue within the Leadership Giving segment. They will support mid-value donor initiatives by engaging donors through direct 1:1 fundraising and strategic marketing campaigns. Gifts in this segment typically range from $10,000 to $100,000 annually.

You will:

• Manage and grow a portfolio of current and prospective donors, utilizing multiple channels including direct, digital, social media, phone, and in-person interactions.
• Support efforts to re-engage lapsed donors and diverse community segments.
• Collaborate with the Leadership & Legacy Giving team on reporting, data infrastructure, and best practices in database management; develop reports and forecasts; and contribute to analyses.
• Maintain ongoing relationships with donors and foundations through meetings, email, and phone communications.
• Record donor interactions and follow-up actions in the donor database.
• Assist in developing fundraising proposals as needed.
• Create and lead external communications, including donor updates, newsletters, and campaign materials to engage audiences.
• Provide administrative support for the Leadership Giving Program, including gift processing, tracking, and stakeholder communication.
• Identify, research, and qualify prospective donors through data analysis, referrals, and outreach to build a strong supporter pipeline.
• Collaborate with teams such as Marketing, Major Gifts, Legacy Giving, Gift Administration, and Business Intelligence & IT.