Associate Director, Major Gifts

Do you want to be part of a bold and ambitious team that will Conquer Cancer In Our Lifetime?

About Us

Established in 1982, the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation (PMCF) raises funds for Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, one of the top 5 cancer research centres in the world.

Since its inception, The PMCF has been setting daring and audacious goals with a mindset that is driven by our culture and passion for the cause. We have pioneered many successful fundraising programs, including our world-leading Princess Margaret Home Lottery, and some of the world’s largest cancer fundraising events, and have a sophisticated Major and Estate Giving program. The Foundation’s vision, which you would share, is to Conquer Cancer In Our Lifetime.

The Princess Margaret is a proud member of University Health Network, Canada’s largest research hospital network, which also includes Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Toronto Rehab Institute and The Michener Institute for Education.

If you are a passionate cancer advocate, empathetic team member, and a skilled fundraiser looking to learn from your peers and progress in your career, we’d love to meet you.

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Associate Vice President, Major Gifts, the Associate Director, Major Gifts will be responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of those capable of contributing $100,000 or more via strategic and proactive management within the Blood Cancer portfolio.  Working closely with Associate Vice President and other senior leaders across the Foundation, this role offers a dynamic and exciting next challenge with opportunities for growth.

 You Are:

• A major gifts professional, looking to grow your career with the mentorship of senior major gift professionals.
• Mission-driven, with a deep desire to Conquer Cancer In Our Lifetime.
• Committed to developing strong, respectful, meaningful relationships.
• Calm under pressure, consistently demonstrating the ability to inspire and lead with both strength and empathy.
• Committed to inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility.
• Respected by your colleagues, and known to do what is best for donors, the organization, and the community you come together to serve.

You Will:

• Set and achieve bold objectives with an annual personal revenue goal of $1.5M+.
• Manage a pipeline of 75 to 100 prospects and donors.
• Design, develop and implement strategies unique to each individual prospect or donor.
• Collaborate with the Associate Vice President, Major Gifts to take on significant parts of the Blood Cancers pipeline and partner on gifts in the Blood Cancers portfolio.
• Build and maintain positive, trusted relationships with Foundation colleagues, volunteers and Cancer Centre partners (physicians, researchers and other hospital staff).
• Effectively communicate Cancer Centre clinical and research priorities to prospects and donors.
• Collaborate with internal teams who will provide you with the tools required to advance your work (proposals, impact reports, presentation decks, gift processing, stewardship activities, etc.).
• Commit to best practices and procedures for record keeping in the Blackbaud CRM database.
• Comply with all UHN health and safety regulations and adhere to Foundation policies, procedures and ethical standards.

You Bring:

• A minimum of four years progressive experience in all aspects of philanthropy. Preferably, some of that time has been in a healthcare/hospital environment.
• Experience engaging individuals, corporations, and foundations at all stages of the donor cycle.
• Experience working successfully with fundraising volunteers.
• A belief in the power and collective impact of exceptional teams and the importance of collaboration.
• Emotional intelligence, including the ability to read people and situations, as well as high levels of self-awareness and compassion.
• Excellent time and priority management skills.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
• Authenticity, curiosity and flexibility.
• A desire to adopt new technology and embrace data and advanced analytics to maximize effectiveness.
• Strong knowledge and use of Raiser’s Edge/Blackbaud CRM.
• Bachelor’s or Advanced Degree.
• Fundraising Certification from an accredited body (i.e.: CFRE) is an asset.

Why us?

• Our open and approachable, mission-driven, ‘one-team’ culture encourages you to be your authentic self and bring your best ideas forward.
• You’ll have a unique opportunity to work with our very experienced AVP, Major Gifts and build a path of career growth.
• We’ll invest in your growth through ongoing learning opportunities and individual development planning and mentoring.
• We offer competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, pension plan, and flexible, hybrid work arrangements to support you as you balance life at work andat home.
• You’ll experience a sense of purpose you won’t get anywhere else, because you’ll be making a difference for millions of people impacted by cancer, here and around the world.

To apply for the position: https://www.recruitingsite.com/csbsites/uhncareers/JobDescription.asp?SiteID=10031&JobNumber=907316

Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

If you are interested in making your contribution to The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation and UHN, please apply online INSERT CORRECT LINK.

You will be asked to copy and paste as well as attach your resume and covering letter. You will also be required to complete some initial screening questions.

For current UHN employees, only those who have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN’s attendance management program, and possess all the required experience and qualifications should apply.

UHN thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, BIPOC, persons with disabilities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the bona-fide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.