PHILANTHROPY OFFICER

Toronto / Full Time

This role involves remote/work-from-home arrangements with a requirement for a minimum of two (2) days per week working onsite and may be subject to change as the organization works through its hybrid workforce plan and/or changing needs of the Foundation. We care about our team and community and are aligned with CAMH’s health and safety practices.

ABOUT CAMH FOUNDATION

Hi! I’m Lauren Daab, Director of Principal Gifts. Over the past eight years, I’ve been dedicated to raising funds for brain sciences. I’m excited to collaborate with a team of professionals who share my passion for working with donors to improve the lives of those affected by mental health conditions and addiction.

I believe the key to an excellent Philanthropy Officer is not just technical skills but the knowledge of the organization’s business, asking the right questions, listening to the answers, and believing in the organization’s mission.

I invite you to join me for a conversation about your interest in CAMH, have the chance to meet members of our incredible team and tell me more about how your career aspirations align with our bold journey to create a world where mental health is health.

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is Canada’s largest mental health teaching hospital and one of the world’s leading research centres in its field. With a dedicated staff of more than 3,000 physicians, clinicians, researchers, educators and support staff, CAMH offers outstanding clinical care to more than 34,000 patients each year. The organization conducts ground-breaking research, provides expert training to health care professionals and scientists, develops innovative health promotion and prevention strategies, and advocates on public policy issues at all levels of government.

CAMH Foundation is charged with raising and stewarding funds in support of CAMH. Its role is to help transform the way we understand and address mental illness by raising awareness and increasing engagement across the country. Generous and dedicated supporters help CAMH advance discovery and innovation, build spaces that promote recovery, and break down the stigma of mental illness.

With a vision to inspire philanthropy to solve the greatest mental health challenges of our time, the Philanthropy team is responsible for inspiring philanthropic support from individuals in the private sector, making up over 70% of CAMH Foundation’s annual revenue. As members of the team, we are committed to a positive and safe work environment where we support, listen and learn from each other and be accountable to our many key stakeholders.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Reporting to the Director, Principal Gifts, you will contribute to the collective revenue goals of the Philanthropy team, by inspiring major gifts in support of the CAMH mission. You will be responsible for a donor pipeline of up to 125-150, supporting the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donors who have capacity to support CAMH with multi-year gifts in the range of $25,000 to $100,000. You will create a comprehensive strategy to engage retired Foundation and hospital senior volunteers, fostering their continued connection and financial support for CAMH. You will also work closely with hospital partners, including clinicians and researchers, to ensure alignment between identified funding priorities and the values and interests of donors.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Fundraising Activity & Revenue•     Managing your own pipeline of up to 125-150 major gift donors and prospects, and an average annual production goal of $1M+ (annual goals are aligned with the goals of CAMH’s comprehensive campaign). •     Writing and preparing Foundation grant applications. •     Developing and initiating successful cultivation plans for major gift level prospects and donors ($25,000 – $100,000 range). Partnerships •     Contributing to a strong culture of philanthropy across CAMH by creating collaborative partnerships with hospital peers, and specifically clinicians, researchers and staff in philanthropy. •     Working closely with CAMH Foundation colleagues collaboratively to support the full cycle of donor engagement from prospect research through to solicitation. •     Guiding donors and prospects through their donor journey. Volunteer Engagement, Leadership & Coaching •     Effectively engaging current and retired CAMH volunteers to foster a life-long connection to CAMH that will influence ongoing revenue generation. •     Inspiring and effectively involving CAMH volunteers in the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major gift donors. •     Supporting CAMH volunteers by leading regular prospect activity meetings. •     Building cultivation and engagement plans for CAMH volunteers, including their individual giving.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TEAM

• A post-secondary education or comparable combination of work and education experience that is deemed equivalent.

• Three to five years of experience working in fundraising or sales.
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Demonstrated ability to think critically
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong person-to-person relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work with senior leaders, physicians, and other foundations effectively and collaboratively.
• Committed to achieving goals.
• 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 part of a fundraising team.
• Proficient in the use of all corporate productivity tools including Excel, Word, PowerPoint as well as Raiser’s Edge or other donor database management systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of the mission and values of CAMHF.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends.

Don’t sweat it if you don’t have everything listed above. We believe in growth and curiosity. If you have some of these qualities and believe this is the position that will make you excited to come to work every day, then we want to hear from you!

CAMH Foundation is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations and will work with you to meet your needs. If you are a person with a disability and require assistance during the application process, please don’t hesitate to reach out! Please contact HR.Foundation@camh.ca. We celebrate our inclusive work environment and welcome members of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply.

Our North Star is creating hope and improving outcomes for people facing mental illness. We work in respectful partnerships with each other and our hospital partners to inspire philanthropy and raise awareness in support of mental health.

To apply: Please submit your cover letter and résumé  at Philanthropy Officer – Foundation-camh