Manager, Event Marketing

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 Manager, Event Marketing.
Position Status: Temporary Full-Time (12-month contract)
Available: Immediately

DESCRIPTION OF THE POSITION:

The Manager, Event Marketing is responsible for leading the development and execution of the Peer-to-Peer (P2P) fundraising strategy for the Event Marketing portfolio, while providing guidance to the P2P Fundraising team. They will develop compelling event marketing communications, recruitment, engagement, and retention strategies for P2P Events that will drive revenue and donor loyalty. The Event Marketing portfolio includes but is not limited to: The Million Reasons Run, Great Cycle Challenge, Extra Life, and Scrubs in the City.
The Manager ensures the integration of our core values and donor-centered orientation to achieve the SickKids Foundation’s mission, vision and values.

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:

• University Degree or Community College Diploma with a focus in fundraising, sales, communications, event management or other applicable disciplines
• 5+ years of not-for-profit event fundraising or communications experience
• Strong project management skills and ability to effectively delegate
• Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in the area of peer-to-peer fundraising
• Demonstrated leadership and coaching skills
• Superior presentation, writing and editing skills and ability to convey compelling stories and messages that are tailored to unique stakeholder groups
• Demonstrate strong client/customer service orientation with the ability to understand and respond to various levels of expectations from diverse stakeholders
• Experience with financial reporting and budget management
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to manage multiple projects with various timelines and handle competing, changing priorities
• Proactive problem solver, solution-oriented, displays sound decision-making and judgment
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrates initiative, resourcefulness, creativity and flexibility
• Excellent computer and database skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint , OneNote etc.)
• Experience with relational databases and online fundraising platforms (e.g. CRM systems such as Razor’s Edge; fundraising platforms such as Funraisin, etc.)
• High energy, enthusiastic and passionate about events and fundraising

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.

• University Degree or Community College Diploma with a focus in fundraising, sales, communications, event management or other applicable disciplines
• 5+ years of not-for-profit event fundraising or communications experience
• Strong project management skills and ability to effectively delegate
• Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in the area of peer-to-peer fundraising
• Demonstrated leadership and coaching skills
• Superior presentation, writing and editing skills and ability to convey compelling stories and messages that are tailored to unique stakeholder groups
• Demonstrate strong client/customer service orientation with the ability to understand and respond to various levels of expectations from diverse stakeholders
• Experience with financial reporting and budget management
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to manage multiple projects with various timelines and handle competing, changing priorities
• Proactive problem solver, solution-oriented, displays sound decision-making and judgment
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrates initiative, resourcefulness, creativity and flexibility
• Excellent computer and database skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint , OneNote etc.)
• Experience with relational databases and online fundraising platforms (e.g. CRM systems such as Razor’s Edge; fundraising platforms such as Funraisin, etc.)
• High energy, enthusiastic and passionate about events and fundraisin