WHO WE ARE

Sunnybrook Foundation inspires lasting support for Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, one of Canada’s largest and most dynamic health science centres impacting the lives of the more than 1.1 million patients it sees each year. Sunnybrook is ranked #2 in Canada and #24 worldwide in Newsweek Magazine’s World’s Best Hospitals 2025 list. This is the seventh consecutive year Sunnybrook has received this recognition.
Together with our donor community, Sunnybrook Foundation raises critical funds for Sunnybrook’s world class academic health sciences centre to achieve our shared vision to invent the future of health care. With ambitious goals ahead, the Foundation is committed to continuing to grow our results and impact as we help Sunnybrook to raise sights, uncover new possibilities, develop talent, and deliver exceptional care.
We are one team in pursuit of a common purpose – to inspire lasting support for Sunnybrook – and we are guided by our values: Build Connectedness, Act with Integrity, Meaningful Collaboration and Strive for Excellence.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Officer, Mid-Level Giving is a vital member of the Community Giving team at Sunnybrook Foundation, supporting efforts to drive growth through meaningful donor engagement. Reporting to the Manager, Mid-Level Giving, the Officer will help execute strategies to grow and steward the Foundation’s mid-level donor portfolio, currently defined as annual gifts between $1,000 and $24,999.
This role includes providing administrative and strategic support for the Manager’s personal solicitation portfolio, actively engaging prospective mid-level donors, and supporting one-to-some outreach strategies. The Officer plays a key role in ensuring mid-level donors receive a personalized, engaging experience that fosters retention, deepens loyalty, and inspires continued and increased support.
The Officer will also assist in cross-functional collaboration, contribute to meeting revenue targets, support cost management, and ensure all activities are aligned with Sunnybrook Foundation’s standards and best practices.

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in fundraising or a related field, with demonstrated success in donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Strong understanding of donor stewardship and relationship management, particularly with mid-level donors.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage stakeholders and represent the organization with professionalism and discretion.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and relationships in a fast-paced, collaborative environment; highly organized, adaptable, and self-directed.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with sound judgment and the ability to escalate appropriately when needed.
• Comfortable engaging with donors through phone, email, and events.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with Raiser’s Edge or other CRMs, and familiarity with data analysis is an asset.