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, Philanthropy.

Position Status: Permanent Full-Time

Available: Immediately

Description of the Position:

The Manager, Philanthropy is an integral part of the Philanthropy (Major Gifts) team at SickKids Foundation (Foundation). In this role, the Manager will identify, build and manage productive relationships with key stakeholders and donors to secure support for the Precision Child Health Campaign. The Manager will focus on donor identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities and support volunteers to activate their relationships in support of SickKids.

The manager will oversee a portfolio of new and existing donors, serving as strategy lead for a donor affinity group (Breakthrough Fund) and collaborating with other Foundation colleagues to develop opportunities and initiatives to engage major donors.

You will:

• Manage a portfolio of 100 to 150 major gift donors and prospects with the capacity to make a gift of $100,000.00 or more
• Complete donor calls and visits to cultivate, solicit, steward, and provide ongoing relationship management to donors
• Play a key role in working with senior volunteers, colleagues (Hospital and Foundation) and researchers to identify individual donor prospects; develop cultivation and solicitation strategies for donor prospects
• Lead and manage our Breakthrough Fund, a venture-philanthropy fund that engages donors to support SickKids research
• Support strategies to engage diverse donor communities
• Assist in the business planning process for the Philanthropy team
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in Marketing, Corporate and Community Partnerships, and Leadership & Legacy Giving to advance donor relationships
• Work closely with the appropriate Foundation teams with regards to gift administration, brand marketing and communication, research and analytics, proposal development, recognition and stewardship
• Develop a network of contacts interested in advancing the mission and success of SickKids Foundation and The Hospital for Sick Children

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:

• Five (5) plus years of experience in fundraising with a minimum of three (3) years in a major gift fundraising capacity
• Track record of soliciting and closing gifts at the $100,000.00 to $1M+ level
• Experience developing engagement strategies or exposure to venture capital will be considered an asset
• Gift Planning experience would be considered an asset
• Experience building new and long-term relationships with prospects, donors, and senior volunteers
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize and multi-task
• Creative, resourceful, cost-efficient, and intuitively driven
• The ability to think strategically and work independently in directing new initiatives or enhancing existing programs
• Superior storytelling, verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking
• Organized, detailed oriented, with strong follow-through
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft 365); and experience with data management systems (Blackbaud CRM)

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.

Total Compensation Package:

Hiring Salary Range: $81,251.00 – $101,566.00; with the ability to progress to a maximum of $116,803.00. To ensure fair and equitable pay at SickKids Foundation, placement on the salary range will be based on your years of experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the Manager, Philanthropy.

To help you lead in the fight for kids’ health and to support your health, wellness, and career growth, in addition to competitive compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefit package (includes a flex benefit plan), tuition reimbursement, flexible work arrangements, pension plan and birth parent/parental top up – to name a few!

Hours: 35-hour work week, flexible work options available

Date Posted: April 9, 2025

Available: Internal and External Candidates

Deadline: April 22, 2025

Please apply on-line by visiting our website: www.sickkidsfoundation.com

SickKids Foundation is committed to its people and the talents, capabilities, and perspectives they bring to our mission. We live that commitment by being open and accessible to all, by valuing and respecting every individual, and by equally supporting every employee. As an organization proud to have joined the BlackNorth Initiative’s CEO pledge, we uphold our commitment by inviting and encouraging individuals from diverse lived experiences from Black, Indigenous, communities of colour, people with disabilities, 2SLBTQIA+ community and all candidates who may contribute to the further diversification of the Foundation’s community.

Candidates who require accommodation during the recruitment process should contact the Human Resources Department at: HR@sickkidsfoundation.com