Senior Events Officer

UHN Foundation; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Benefits package

Pension plan

Parental leave top-up

Job summary

UHN Foundation in Toronto, Ontario, is seeking a Senior Events Officer to lead planning, development and execution of complex fundraising events and initiatives that advance our revenue, stewardship and engagement objectives.

The Senior Events Officer provides leadership across multiple functional areas, mentoring junior staff and coordinating with volunteers, sponsors and donors to ensure successful delivery of fundraising goals within a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of progressive experience in fundraising events, event management, sponsorship or donor engagement.
• Experience leading complex multi-stakeholder projects.
• Strong budgeting, project management and relationship management skills.
• Experience with volunteer committees, sponsors and donors.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Raiser’s Edge NXT and event management platforms.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Event Lead or Deputy.
• Lead for signature events and end-to-end development of major fundraising events and initiatives.
• Develop event concepts, briefs, critical paths, work-back schedules and evaluation strategies.
• Identify opportunities to enhance revenue generation, participant engagement and stewardship.
• Manage event planning, stakeholder coordination, budget management and delivery; develop logistics procedures (emergency plans, permitting, health and safety, accessibility).
• Oversee creation of all event communications and materials to align with fundraising objectives and brand standards.
• Direct and coordinate team members, volunteers and vendors assigned to events.
• Ensure events comply with brand standards, donor stewardship principles and fundraising best practices.

Skills

Event management

Budgeting

Project management

Stakeholder management

Raiser’s Edge NXT

Education

Relevant degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Raiser’s Edge NXT

Job description

LOCATION: Toronto, Ontario (hybrid working model)

No. of VACANCIES: One (1). This posting is for an existing vacancy for which we are currently undertaking recruitment

SALARY RANGE: $84,500 - $89,000 per annum

Please note: This range reflects the expected compensation for the candidates who meets the stated qualifications. Actual pay may vary based on experience, education, and internal compensation practices.

ABOUT UHN FOUNDATION

Part of University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s #1 hospital, UHN Foundation raises funds for research, education and excellence in patient care at Toronto General and Toronto Western hospitals, Toronto Rehab and The Michener Institute of Education at UHN. Our donor community is UHNITED to help us change the status quo of healthcare – helping recruit and train the brightest medical minds from around the world, develop new treatments for disease, and advance bold medical research.

UHN’s Toronto General Hospital has been ranked the #2 hospital in the world on Newsweek’s 2025 World’s Best Hospitals list, citing our leadership in transplantation, cardiac and vascular care, and surgical innovation.

The Foundation´s vision and mission is to enable global leadership and innovation in health by developing strong relationships with UHN stakeholders. We are committed to supporting UHN's vision to create a healthier world by embodying our values of integrity, accountability, collaboration and inclusion.

Together with our donors, we are helping Canada’s #1 hospital reimagine healthcare.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Manager, Events, the Senior Events Officer is responsible for leading the planning, development, and execution of complex fundraising events and initiatives that advance UHN Foundation's revenue, stewardship, and engagement objectives.

The Senior Events Officer serves as the Event Lead or Deputy Lead signature fundraising events, providing leadership across multiple functional areas and stakeholder groups. Working with a high degree of independence, this role is responsible for managing event strategy, operational planning, volunteer and sponsor engagement, financial performance, and cross-functional coordination to ensure successful delivery of fundraising objectives.

The Senior Events Officer provides mentorship and guidance to junior team members and acts as a key leadership resource within the Events team while supporting the development and continuous improvement of UHN Foundation's events portfolio.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as Event Lead or Deputy
• Lead for signature events. Lead the end-to-end strategic development and execution of major fundraising events and initiatives.
• Develop event concepts, business cases, event briefs, critical paths, work-back schedules and evaluation strategies.
• Identify opportunities to enhance revenue generation, participant engagement and stewardship.
• Assume accountability for event planning, stakeholder coordination, budget management and delivery. Lead the creation of logistical procedures such as emergency action plans, permitting requirements, health and safety guidelines, and accessibility requirements.
• Provide project management and approval oversight for the development of all event-related communications and print and digital materials, ensuring alignment with fundraising objectives, donor stewardship principles, sponsorship commitments, and UHN Foundation brand standards. Materials may include marketing campaigns, donor and sponsor communications, invitations, event programs, stewardship materials, sponsorship packages, presentations, meeting materials, signage, briefing notes, digital content, and other event collateral
• Direct and coordinate team members, volunteers and vendors assigned to events.
• Ensure events are delivered in alignment with UHN Foundation brand standards, donor stewardship principles, and fundraising best practices.

Budget & Financial Management

• Develop and manage event budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor financial performance and recommend corrective action when required.
• Negotiate and manage vendor contracts and agreements.
• Collaborate with the Finance department to oversee the accurate and timely processing of event revenue, sponsorship contributions, invoices, tax receipting, and financial reconciliation activities, ensuring compliance with Foundation policies and supporting strong donor stewardship and event financial performance.

Stakeholder Engagement & Stewardship

• Serve as primary relationship manager for volunteer committees, sponsors, donors and partners.
• Provide strategic guidance and support to volunteer committees.
• Collaborate with fundraising teams to support donor and key stakeholder stewardship.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Oversee development of event communications and materials.
• Ensure compliance with Foundation policies, privacy requirements and accessibility standards.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to Event Officers, Associates, Coordinators and Assistants.
• Support onboarding and training of new team members.
• Share best practices, tools and templates across the team.
• Ensure accurate CRM and event management data.
• Analyze event performance and stakeholder feedback.
• Recommend and implement process improvements.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• A relevant diploma or degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5–7 years of progressive experience in fundraising events, event management, sponsorship or donor engagement.
• Experience leading complex multi-stakeholder projects.
• Strong budgeting, project management and relationship management skills.
• Experience with volunteer committees, sponsors and donors.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Raiser’s Edge NXT and event management platforms.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Fast-paced, service and results oriented environment
• May have some activity outside of the office to support meetings
• The Foundation has a hybrid work model. Staff will be required to be in office a minimum of 2 days per week and will be required to have a safe home office set up for the remainder of the working days (specifics to be planned with your manager).
• Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues in all positions throughout the Foundation
• Shared commitment and support of the overall Foundation goals

Alongside competitive salaries, we offer an extensive benefits package, flexible work arrangements, growth and development opportunities, defined benefits pension plan and birth parent/parental leave top-up.

University Health Network thanks all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. UHN has a diverse workforce and is an equal-opportunity employer.

Please note: All applicant screening and evaluation for this role are carried out manually by our recruitment team. We do not leverage AI in any part of the hiring process