Manager, Stewardship Events

SickKids Foundation; Toronto; On-site; CAD 81,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

SickKids Foundation is seeking a Manager, Stewardship Events to oversee and enhance the execution of high-profile events. This permanent full-time role emphasizes strategic leadership, donor engagement, and organizational excellence, playing a vital part in generating revenue and fostering lasting impressions for key stakeholders.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit package including flexible work arrangements

Tuition reimbursement

Pension plan

Birth parent/parental top up

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of demonstrated experience with event planning, marketing, and business development.
• Minimum two years of leadership experience managing a team.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Leads the event management and execution of stewardship, cultivation, and recognition events.
• Project manages various facets of the team.
• Builds meaningful relationships with donors and stakeholders.

Skills

Event Planning

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Customer Service

Education

Post secondary certificate/diploma in Fundraising, Non-Profit Management, Project Management or related field

Tools

CRM platforms

Event and project management systems

Job description

SICKKIDS FOUNDATION IS ON THE HUNT FOR AN EXTRAORDINARY

MANAGER, STEWARDSHIP EVENTS

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 Manager, Stewardship Events.

Position Status: Permanent Full-Time

Available: Immediately

Description of the Position:

The Manager, Stewardship Events leads the charge in creating unforgettable experiences through strategic oversight and hands-on event management. This dynamic role not only manages a portfolio of high-profile stewardship, cultivation, and recognition events, but also inspires and guides a talented team dedicated to delivering events that spark donor loyalty, elevate stakeholder satisfaction, and ultimately drive revenue growth.

With a passion for excellence, the Manager brings expertise, strategic direction, and thoughtful workload management to ensure every event reflects our commitment to best-in-class donor engagement and exceptional client service. Reporting to the Associate Director, Stewardship and Signature Events, this role is key to shaping memorable moments that leave lasting impressions.

Tracking Code 952-074 Job Description

SICKKIDS FOUNDATION IS ON THE HUNT FOR AN EXTRAORDINARY

MANAGER, STEWARDSHIP EVENTS

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 Manager, Stewardship Events.

Position Status: Permanent Full-Time

Available: Immediately

Description of the Position:

The Manager, Stewardship Events leads the charge in creating unforgettable experiences through strategic oversight and hands-on event management. This dynamic role not only manages a portfolio of high-profile stewardship, cultivation, and recognition events, but also inspires and guides a talented team dedicated to delivering events that spark donor loyalty, elevate stakeholder satisfaction, and ultimately drive revenue growth.

With a passion for excellence, the Manager brings expertise, strategic direction, and thoughtful workload management to ensure every event reflects our commitment to best-in-class donor engagement and exceptional client service. Reporting to the Associate Director, Stewardship and Signature Events, this role is key to shaping memorable moments that leave lasting impressions.

Required Skills

You will:

• Leads the event management and execution of stewardship, cultivation, and recognition events;
• Project manages various facets of the team, which may include managing team’s workloads and appropriate event portfolios, oversight of event objectives, guidance for event logistics whether it be virtual or in-person events, following event protocols and processes, post-event reconciliation, and more;
• Manages high-profile stewardship, cultivation, and recognition events in the portfolio that steward past and present Board Members, Campaign Cabinet members and our most generous donors and prospects;
• Provides onboarding and leadership to the Stewardship Events team by assisting them in their development, coaching and mentoring;
• Builds meaningful and effective relationships with relationship managers, donors, prospects, vendors, volunteers and sponsors and provides excellent customer service at all times;
• Works collaboratively with various Foundation and Hospital Teams to build strong relationships to ensure a successful outcome of all events;
• Works in collaboration with the Associate Director to develop and manage event budgets which includes providing budgetary recommendations, accurate budget tracking and identifying cost saving opportunities;
• Oversees the event outlook for each quarter and works closely with Fundraisers to determine best timing to execute;
• Is comfortable using technology to manage event process, project management and use different platforms to run virtual events and webinars;
• Strong analytical skills with experience in reporting on event performance and pipeline impact
• Proficiency with CRM database to ensure event data integrity
• Ongoing review of processes and documents including SKF Main Event Calendar and other activities;
• Participate in team discussions and provide input in team process, plan administration and program implementation.

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:

• Minimum five (5) years of demonstrated experience with event planning, marketing and business development skills and execution
• Minimum two (2+) years of leadership experience managing a team responsible for executing multiple events simultaneously
• Post secondary certificate/diploma in Fundraising, Non-Profit Management, Project Management or another related field;
• Experience managing vendors and holding others accountable for meeting timelines and deadlines
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage a high volume of projects, set objectives, and manage to results.
• Experience with industry event and project management systems and CRM platforms;
• Proactive leadership style to identify opportunities and work within department and across organization to advance business.
• Commitment to driving innovation and strategic thought leadership
• Ability to manage multiple projects with various timelines and handle competing and changing priorities;
• Superior written and oral communication & presentation skills;
• Display sound decision-making, resourcefulness, creativity and flexibility;
• Demonstrated strong client/customer service orientation with the ability to understand and respond to various levels of expectations from diverse stakeholders.

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: $81,251 – $101,566; with the ability to progress to a maximum of $116,803. 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 Manager, Stewardship Events.

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: June 4, 2025

Available: Internal and External Candidates

Deadline: June 17, 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, 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: [e-mail]

Job Location Toronto, Ontario, Canada