Philanthropy Associate Annual Fund Programs and Events

St. Joseph's Foundation of Thunder Bay; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused health foundation in Ontario seeks a Philanthropy Associate to develop and manage its annual giving program. Responsibilities include event management, donor stewardship, and coordination of marketing efforts. The ideal candidate will have experience in fundraising and event organization, strong communication skills, and a passion for community health initiatives. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits, contributing to vital health care support.

Benefits

Health and dental plan

HOOPP retirement

Qualifications

• Experience in managing fundraising events and donor relations.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple initiatives and stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen and elevate the annual giving program.
• Manage and execute signature events for the Foundation.
• Provide stewardship activities to engage and recognize donors.

Skills

Event management

Fundraising

Customer service

Communication

Job description

The Philanthropy Associate advances the mission of St. Joseph’s Foundation by developing and managing the annual giving program. This role drives key initiatives—including Monthly Giving, Employee Giving, the Year-End Appeal, and Be Their Secret Santa—while ensuring exceptional stewardship and accurate donor records. Working with staff, volunteers, and community partners, the Philanthropy Associate manages signature and third-party events, identifying opportunities to grow revenue and participation. The position also supports marketing and communications, collaborating with external vendors to create impactful materials and maintaining consistent branding. Through strategic fundraising, event leadership, and inspired donor care, the Philanthropy Associate helps secure vital revenue for the diverse health care needs of St. Joseph’s Care Group.

Salary $58,675 - $73,359/annually.

Additional benefits health and dental plan, HOOPP retirement

Key Responsibilities

• Annual Giving Program
  • Strengthen, expand, and elevate all facets of the Foundation’s annual philanthropic giving program and overall fund development strategy.
  • Coordinate and grow the Monthly Giving Program, including stewardship, renewal, and acquisition of new monthly donors.
  • Oversee and champion the Employee Giving Program, engaging staff in meaningful giving to benefit St. Joseph’s Care Group.
  • Manage the Year-End Appeal, including drafting content, coordinating mailings, tracking responses, and analyzing results.
  • Manage the annual Be Their Secret Santa campaign.
  • Maintain accurate donor records using the Foundation’s Donor Perfect CRM system.
  • Respond to and acknowledge donor inquiries and contributions.
  • Monitor fundraising progress, prepare reports, and identify opportunities for increased revenue and participation.
• Signature Events
  • Lead, manage, and provide full oversight for all aspects of the Foundation’s signature events—including the Annual Golf Classic, Curl for Care, and Walk for Diabetic Footwear—ensuring effective coordination and successful execution.
  • Identify, cultivate, and execute opportunities to enhance revenue streams and broaden attendance for all Foundation events.
  • Work with staff and volunteers on event planning, promotion, sponsorship fulfillment, and day-of execution.
  • Assist in coordinating event materials, registration, and donor/guest follow-up.
  • Support post-event reporting, stewardship, and evaluation.
• Third-Party Events
  • Serve as the point of contact for community-led fundraisers benefiting the Foundation.
  • Provide guidance, promotional support, and stewardship for organizers of third-party events.
  • Ensure proper recognition of event hosts, sponsors, and participants.
  • Track and report on revenue and donor engagement resulting from these initiatives.
• Donor Stewardship
  • Enhance and manage stewardship activities to thank, recognize, and continually engage donors at all levels.
  • Prepare personalized thank-you letters, impact reports, and donor communications.
  • Assist in donor recognition activities, including events, plaques, and public acknowledgments.
  • Track donor milestones (e.g., anniversaries, special achievements) and support timely, meaningful outreach.
  • Ensure excellent donor care through responsiveness, attention to detail, and a compassionate approach.
• Marketing and Communications
  • Assist in developing and executing the Foundation’s annual marketing and communications plan.
  • Collaborates with external vendors to develop and produce marketing and communication materials that effectively promote the Foundation’s initiatives and events. Maintains website content and provides support for basic updates.
  • Designs and produces print and digital materials for fundraising initiatives and events.
  • Supports promotion of both external and internal Foundation activities.
  • Ensures compliance with brand and visual identity guidelines.
  • Ability to provide general administrative and office support.