DEPARTMENT SUMMARY
St. Michael's and Providence Foundation (SMPF) is the exclusive fundraising organization to generate and manage philanthropic funds for St. Michael’s Hospital and Providence Healthcare, within Unity Health Toronto. Through multiple lines of fundraising income generation and stewardship activities, SMPF, in conjunction with Unity Health, will define and promote the St. Michael’s and Providence brands to maximize philanthropic revenue and fuel their healthcare, research, teaching, and health equity missions. We will inspire our communities, local, provincial, national and international, to invest in our organizations’ priorities to drive and implement innovation that will equitably support all members of our society to manage and overcome disease and health crises and live healthier lives to create a more inclusive and thriving society. Join us!
POSITION SUMMARY
The Associate Director, Community Partnerships, will lead a dynamic, diversified and talented team of community fundraising experts. This role's primary responsibility will be to strategically plan, implement, and actively grow the Community portfolio, including third-party fundraising, P2P fundraising, DIY Challenges, lotteries, and St. Michael's Young Leaders (SMYL). This position collaborates with stakeholders, including senior-level volunteers, hospital staff and board members, to roll out effective and sustainable fundraising programs to achieve financial targets vital to St. Michael's Hospital and Providence Healthcare.
RESPONSIBILITIES & ACTIVITIES
Fundraising Activities
- In partnership with AVP, Events, Sponsorship, and Community Giving, lead the development and execution of the community portfolio with a current annual goal of over $2M .
- Critically analyze the current Community portfolio and develop growth strategies, analyze data, measurable goals, and objectives to maximize revenue to the Foundation.
- Act as the principal point of contact for all community event organizers.
- Oversee a portfolio of existing and new P2P fundraising events (Paddle Royale and The Providence Way Walk and Roll), third-party and DIY fundraising events, and partnerships from concept to completion, ensuring they operate smoothly and efficiently and generate maximum revenue and exposure.
- Generate, test, and evaluate concepts for innovative and profitable new fundraising initiatives (i.e. lotteries, raffles, and signature P2P initiatives) to maximize revenue generation, focusing on long-term and sustainable unrestricted funds.
- Monitor and analyze comprehensive reports, including budgets, metrics, and financial statements for all fundraising activities associated with the Community portfolio.
- Collaborate with the communications team to develop solicitation materials, including marketing materials, communications, and impact reports.
- Oversee the St. Michael’s Young Leaders (SMYL) program, including responsibility for recruitment, committee management, and providing support for fundraising initiatives (The Care Cup, The Dodger and The Broker)
- Act as relationship manager for 100 + partners in varying stages of identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship using a focused and accountable strategy development and implementation approach.
- Oversee execution of all pre- and post-event donor recognition agreements.
Volunteer Management
- Work with board members and P2P event volunteer committees to identify and solicit potential community partners
- Ensure positive volunteer experience and committee management are in place, providing support and administration to St. Michael's Young Leaders (SMYL) and senior-level volunteers.
- Engage in all committee work, ensuring the Foundation provides the best possible volunteer experience with the Community team.
Leadership
- Provide leadership , coaching and mentoring to the team in the planning, implementing, and evaluating event fundraising activities.
- Create an environment that ensures effective information sharing and collaboration with other Foundation teams.
- Manage a team of event fundraising professionals and provide leadership to the team so they feel properly supported. This role currently has one direct report.
Other
Activities:
- Promote a positive and professional work environment and conduct oneself with integrity and respect.
- Act as an ambassador throughout the community to represent the hospital and the Foundation positively.
- Abide by the policies and procedures of Unity Health Toronto and SMPF.
- Abide by the Occupational Health and Safety Act and work safely, reporting incidents immediately to the direct supervisor.
- Perform other duties as assigned to meet the overall goals and objectives of the Foundation.
- Operate within the culture and core values of the organization.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Post-secondary education or relevant work experience.
- 7-10 years of progressive experience in community fundraising, preferably in a large, dynamic, not-for-profit environment, including 4+ years of team management experience.
- Experience building and growing a community portfolio, including launching new initiatives.
- Experience managing, coaching, and mentoring junior team members.
- Demonstrated ability to research, develop, lead, and evaluate implementation of philanthropic strategies.
- Demonstrated proficiency in operational and financial management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to set and exceed goals with a track record for success in leading and motivating a team.
- Strong understanding of the community fundraising world, and an excellent track record of building a community portfolio.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
- Excellent interpersonal skills and very strong person-to-person relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work with senior leaders, physicians, and other foundations effectively and collaboratively.
- Experience working with volunteers and volunteer committees/boards in a fundraising capacity.
- Excellent project management, organizational, and prioritizing skills; problem-solving and crisis management skills are imperative.
- Ability to attain financial and program goals within prescribed timelines.
- Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple and changing demands.
- Proven ability to exercise diplomacy and good judgment.
- Exemplary attention to detail with excellent planning, organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently using an above-average level of initiative.
- Ability to work as a collaborative member of a fundraising team.
- Proficient in using all corporate productivity tools, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, search engines, Raiser's Edge, and other donor database management systems.
- Proficient in using fundraising platforms, including Funraisin.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of the mission and values of St. Michael's Hospital, Providence Healthcare, and Unity Health Toronto.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends.
Salary Range: $108,068.79 - $139,829.45 annual
Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.
