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St. Michael's Hospital Foundation

Associate Director, Community Partnerships


Posted On: November 7, 2024
Closing On: December 22, 2024

Employment Type: fulltime
Level: senior
Salary Range: $108,000 - $139,000


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DEPARTMENT SUMMARY

St. Michael’s Hospital Foundation (SMHF) 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 activity, SMHF, in conjunction with Unity Health, will define and promote the St. Michael’s and Providence brands to maximize philanthropic revenue to 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 strategically planning, implementing and actively building the Community portfolio, including third-party fundraising, P2P fundraising, lotteries and St. Michael’s Young Leaders (SMYL). This position collaborates with stakeholders, including senior-level volunteers 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

RESPONSIBILITY – Fundraising Activities
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 $2M.
  • Critically analyze the current Community portfolio and develop growth strategies, 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, third-party 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.
  • 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.

RESPONSIBILITY – Volunteer Management
Activities:

  • Work with board members and 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.

RESPONSIBILITY – Leadership
Activities:

  • 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

RESPONSIBILITY – 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 SMF.
  • 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.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

  • 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 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; problemsolving 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, or other donor database management systems.
  • Proficient in using fundraising platforms, including Luminate Online and 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.

Please apply online now!