Senior Officer, Philanthropy (ON, Toronto)

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foundation in Canada is seeking a Senior Officer, Philanthropy. This role involves leadership fundraising and collaboration with the Philanthropy team. The position is hybrid, requiring both remote work and on-site meetings. The ideal candidate will have a university degree and fundraising experience, with excellent communication and organizational skills.

Benefits

6% Pay in lieu of vacation

13% Pay in lieu of all benefits

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of fundraising experience.
• Track record in securing leadership gifts and proposal writing.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement strategies for Leadership prospects and donors.
• Manage donor prospect pipelines and lead monthly meetings.
• Prepare proposals and briefing notes for donor meetings.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Strategic Thinking

Education

University Degree

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Job description

About Holland Bloorview Foundation:

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation is the largest foundation in Canada dedicated to supporting childhood disability inclusion, research, care and academic leadership. In partnership with the hospital, our mission is to inspire the community to help Holland Bloorview create the most meaningful and healthy futures for all children, youth and families.

Thanks to generous donors, our Foundation raises over $15 million annually and creates public engagement to eliminate disability stigma.

What we care about at the Holland Bloorview Foundation:

Innovation

We shake up old ways of doing things. We push the boundaries and create sector-leading fundraising experiences. We try, fail, and try again, only this time better.

Gratitude

We believe in the power of community to do good, and go out of our way to say thank you. We value the small and the large, the old and the new, and treat our community with respect and gratitude.

Inclusion

We value and amplify diverse voices – both in our workplace and in our work. We commit to ensuring our fundraising and communications practices are inclusive and that our vision includes all voices.

Teamwork

We lead with empathy, compassion, and respect. We work as a team, trusting and empowering each other to get things done, and rolling up our sleeves to help each other out when we need to. We have each other’s backs, and recognize that ultimately, we’re all working toward the same goal of creating a world of possibilities for kids with disabilities.

Joy

We find lightness and joy and support each other through the tough times. We share laughter, celebrate successes, and bring our whole selves to the workplace.

Integrity

We are thoughtful stewards of our community’s donations and our client’s stories. We live our values every day, and do the right thing, even when no one is looking.

The Position

Senior Officer, Philanthropy

FTE (37.5 hrs/week), Maternity Leave Contract

The Senior Officer, Philanthropy will be responsible for Leadership fundraising ($10,000+) and will work collaboratively with the Foundation’s Leadership to reach our goals and objectives. The Senior Officer will be a part of Holland Bloorview’s Philanthropy team and will be reporting into the Director of Philanthropy.

This role is hybrid in nature, with a combination of “work-from-home” and “on site as-needed” for donor meetings, hospital tours, team trainings and meetings, etc. Our team members are empowered to take ownership of their schedules and workflows, however occasional evenings and weekends are required.

What we offer

• $70,000 - $73,000 annual salary
• 6% Pay in lieu of vacation of your bi-weekly earnings
• 13% Pay in lieu of all benefits of your bi-weekly earnings

Key Responsibilities

• Create and implement cultivation and solicitation strategies for a portfolio of Leadership prospects and donors ($10,000+).
• Research, prepare and submit funding proposals to local, national and international foundations
• Manage the donor prospect pipelines and lead the monthly donor pipeline meeting.
• Opportunity to manage volunteers and students assigned to the Philanthropy Team.
• Partner with senior fundraisers on donor cultivation and solicitations.
• Lead calls and solicitations and ensure all required resources are in place.
• Coordinate and manage successful donor visits with lead volunteers and senior leadership, as required.
• Prepare briefing notes and proposals for meetings and/or solicitations.
• On a regular basis, ensure appropriate and timely moves management and related activities for Leadership prospects.
• Prepare appropriate and personalized stewardship to Leadership donors.
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• University degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in the nonprofit sector.
• A minimum of 1-3 years of fundraising experience.
• A track record of success in securing gifts of a Leadership nature and proposal writing
• Excellent interpersonal skills to manage key relationships with donors, board and leaders within Hospital and Foundation staff and volunteers.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Resourceful and organized; able to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strategic thinker who also pays attention to details
• Cross-teams collaboration skills required to generate successful donor solicitations
• Understanding of donor database management; Raiser’s Edge is an asset
• Proven ability to influence with integrity and to work independently
• Flexibility to attend evening and weekend events as needed