Associate, Community Partnerships

at  SickKids Foundation

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 Associate, Community Partnerships.
Position Status: Temporary Full-Time (12-month contract)
Available: Immediately

DESCRIPTION OF THE POSITION:

The Associate, Community Partnerships is part of a dynamic team of fundraisers assisting the community hosting their own events and raising net proceeds for priority areas of The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids).
As an Associate you will manage a $750,000.00 portfolio of third-party Community Partnerships. Acting as the primary relationship manager, you will develop, cultivate and steward supporters to ensure continued success and growth. Many of your relationships will be with patient families or those with a strong personal connection and affinity to SickKids. You are part of a passionate, dedicated team of professionals collaborating to deliver a best-in-class donor experience and achieve transformational growth in fundraising. This position reports to the Associate Director, Community Partnerships.

QUALIFICATIONS:

While we know that for any job posting no one candidate will possess the qualifications being sought in equal measure, below is an outline of the qualifications we believe are important for a candidate to bring to the position or for the successful candidate to develop while in the role:

• Post-secondary certificate or diploma in Fundraising, Non-Profit Management, Project Management or another related field
• Minimum of 3+ years’ experience in fundraising, preferably in third party event fundraising
• Superior relationship management skills, with the ability to understand and respond to various levels of expectations from diverse stakeholders
• Ability in working with diaspora and/or newcomer communities
• Experienced in working with young professionals
• Experience with volunteer management
• Strong project management skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Able to manage multiple projects with various timelines and handle competing and changing priorities
• Superior written and oral communication skills
• Strong storytelling and presentation skills
• Proficient with Microsoft 365
• Ability to drive initiatives, be resourceful, creative and flexible

We’re looking for a passionate individual who is interested in moving the dial and making a difference. We are an environment that looks to attract hardworking and committed people; people who want to challenge themselves and grow with a globally recognized brand that continues to change the world. If this describes you, consider joining our team. We look forward to reviewing your application.

• Post-secondary certificate or diploma in Fundraising, Non-Profit Management, Project Management or another related field
• Minimum of 3+ years’ experience in fundraising, preferably in third party event fundraising
• Superior relationship management skills, with the ability to understand and respond to various levels of expectations from diverse stakeholders
• Ability in working with diaspora and/or newcomer communities
• Experienced in working with young professionals
• Experience with volunteer management
• Strong project management skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Able to manage multiple projects with various timelines and handle competing and changing priorities
• Superior written and oral communication skills
• Strong storytelling and presentation skills
• Proficient with Microsoft 365
• Ability to drive initiatives, be resourceful, creative and flexibl