Associate, Leadership

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 Associate, Leadership & Legacy Giving.

Position Status: Permanent Full-Time

Available: Immediately

Description of the Position:
The Associate, Leadership & Legacy Giving, will be a key fundraising member of the team, focusing on current revenue for the Leadership Giving segment. They will support mid-value donor segment initiatives by engaging donors through a combination of direct 1:1 fundraising and strategic development of marketing campaigns. Gifts within their segment will range from $10,000.00 to $100,000.00 annually.

You will:
- Actively manage and grow a portfolio of current and prospective donors, leveraging multiple channels within the marketing and sales mix (direct, digital, social, phone and in-person)
- Support initiatives to engage lapsed donors and diverse community segments.
- Work closely with the Leadership & Legacy Giving team to support reporting and data infrastructure, adhering to best practices in database management; develop reporting and forecasts for the program; and provide input into analyses
- Document donor discussions and follow-up actions within the donor database
- Support development of fundraising proposals as required
- Develop and lead external communications and outreach initiatives, including donor updates, program newsletters, and campaign materials to engage and inform key audiences
- Provide administrative and operational support for the Leadership Giving Program, including gift administration, tracking progress, managing communications, and liaising with internal and external stakeholders
- Identify, research, and qualify prospective donors through data analysis, referrals, and strategic outreach to build a robust pipeline of potential supporters
- Collaborate with other Foundation teams, including: Precision Marketing, Brand, Content and Communications; Major Gifts; Legacy Giving; Gift Administration; and Business Intelligence & IT

**Required Skills**:
Qualifications:- Certificate or degree in marketing, fundraising, or a related field- 3+ years of relevant experience- Ability to work independently in driving new initiatives and enhancing existing opportunities- Strong business & financial acumen with analytical and financial experience- Demonstrated ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders- Ability to build new and long-term relationships with prospects, donors and/or clients- Superior storytelling, verbal and written communication skills- Experience using CRM databases; Blackbaud will be considered an asset- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize and multi-task- Creative, resourceful, solution-oriented and intuitively driven

Total Compensation Package:
Hiring Salary Range: $69,362 - $81,602; with the ability to progress to a maximum of $97,923 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 Associate, Leadership & Legacy Giving.

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

Deadline: June 18, 2025

Job Location

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Submit Resume By

6/18/2025

Position Type

Permanent Fu