Co-op, Activation

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 an unmatched 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 everything we do. 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 Co-op, Activation.

Position Status: Co-op Placement Full-time Unpaid (4 months);

Co-op students are reimbursed for business related expenses up to $700 a month during the term of your placement.

Available: May 2025

Description of the Position:
The Co-op, Activation student will be an active participant in a fast-paced fundraising team and will be responsible for supporting the Core Corporate Team, Cause Marketing and Community Partnerships through activations. The Co-op will report directly to the Manager, Activation.

You will:

- Assist Relationship Managers with various tasks to support spring and summer activities and plan for upcoming event and campaigns;
- Support campaign activities and events to help increase donor engagement;
- Option to participate in store and event site visits;
- Assist in donor stewardship projects (e.g. collateral management and fulfilling requests, completing thank you calls, calling partners to see how campaigns are going, etc.);
- Prepare donor correspondence and communications to support and cultivate relationships with Corporate Partners, donors and stakeholders;
- Participate in scripted partner weekly calls when required;
- Assist in documenting call reports;
- Assist with general administrative duties including mass mailings, filing, file maintenance, copying, mail/couriers and ordering of supplies;
- Provide additional support to the other Coordinators and Impact Clerks on the Corporate and Community Partnerships teams
- Organize and collect collateral and other supplies for Corporate Partnership and Cause Marketing teams (this may include tasks that occasionally require lifting 20lbs);
- Occasional support with sponsorship deliverables and events
- Additional office duties and projects as required.

**Required Skills**:
Qualifications:

- Working towards a bachelor's degree or diploma, preferably in fundraising, business administration, marketing or community development;
- Knowledge of and experience with relational databases;
- Exceptional Microsoft Office skills;
- Discretion, tact, diplomacy and attention to detail;
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills;
- Ability to prioritize work;
- Excellent time management and organizational skills;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to work;
- Interest and/or experience in corporate partnerships, experiential marketing and fundraising;
- Works well under pressure while juggling several competing priorities;
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team;

Hours: 35-hour work week, hybrid work model.

Date Posted: February 13, 2025

Deadline: February 27, 2025

Job Location

Toronto, Canada

Submit Resume By

2/27/2025

Position Type

Co-op