Senior Development Officer, Community Events & Initiatives

Sinai Health Foundation raises and stewards funds to support Sinai Health. Sinai Health is Canada’s leading integrated health system and comprises Circle of Care; Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital; Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute; and Mount Sinai Hospital, Joseph & Wolf Lebovic Health Complex. The generous support of our community fuels everything we do from seamless care to scientific discovery.

People are excited to come to work every day at Sinai Health Foundation. As a world-class institution, we have a unique and rich personality. We are driven to make a positive impact for patients, their families and society.

We love the clash of ideas that lead to better solutions. Innovation is encouraged. Collaboration will allow us to push forward.

We recognize that the pace of change continues to accelerate and understand flexibility is vital. We take our work seriously and have a lot of fun doing it!

We have built a community at Sinai Health Foundation. We embrace and celebrate differences, and have great respect for each other and our strengths, perspectives, opinions and lifestyles.

We have high expectations of each other, but even higher expectations of ourselves. We adapt to rules and processes; we hold each other and ourselves accountable.

• →Develop and execute a fundraising strategy to drive the acquisition of new third party events and DIY fundraisers that meet Sinai Health Foundation’s strategic goals
• →Develop and execute peer-to-peer social fundraising challenges
• →Grow the overall community event revenue by 8% to 10% per fiscal year
• →Set goals and measure year-over-year success of community events and DIY fundraising programs relative to KPIs including revenue, growth, engagement, retention and new audiences
• →Execute the portfolio’s business strategy to increase revenue and engagement through the acquisition of net new and lapsed community events and DIY fundraisers
• →Lead the growth and evolution of the DIY fundraising program by optimizing onboarding, stewardship, participant communications, fundraising journeys and recognition to increase participation, revenue and retention
• →Support third-party event committees, community organizers and DIY fundraisers throughout the event planning, fundraising and execution process
• →Manage and create a portfolio of resources to help event organizers and DIY fundraisers achieve event goals and promote Sinai Health
• →Support and improve community event processes, including working with the Philanthropy team to liaise with key prospects, and cultivating and maintaining a pipeline of events
• →Manage third-party and partner event intake and administration in line with SHF’s policies and strategy
• →Lead event logistics for partner events as outlined in the critical path, including ongoing progress reports to the Manager; liaise with vendors and suppliers
• →Work collaboratively with cross-functional business partners in Brand Communications and Donor Experience, throughout critical path to ensure a seamless process
• →Attend third party and partner events, as required
• →Evening and weekend work, as required.

• A minimum of four (4) years of recent related experience preferably within a large dynamic non-for-profit environment; experience supporting peer-to-peer, DIY or community-led fundraising would be an asset
• Successful completion of a university degree or college diploma in a related field from an accredited educational institution. Proven equivalent and recent related education, training and experience may be considered
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with excellent interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with Raiser’s Edge, Luminate Online and Funraisin would be an asset
• Ability to handle matters of a sensitive and confidential nature with extraordinary problem-solving skills; an innovative, creative thinking person with demonstrated financial acumen
• Assertive while respectful in managing expectations of a wide range of stakeholders
• Self-starter with a bias for action; solutions oriented; able to plan, organize and prioritize work while handling multiple tasks and interruptions
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and independently with minimal supervision
• A professional aligned with Sinai Health Foundation’s five values: accountability, collaboration, community, flexibility and innovation.

Our total rewards package is designed to support your well-being, work-life balance and professional growth. In addition to competitive compensation, permanent, full-time employees will receive:

• Flexible health and dental plan
• Participation in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Competitive vacation packages, plus an additional five days off annually and a “birthday day off” in your birthday month
• Professional development opportunities
• Access to the Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Maternity and parental leave top-ups.

This position has a compensation range of $80,804 to $101,006. The hiring range is $80,804 to $87,804.

At Sinai Health Foundation, we know great candidates don't always check every box. If you're excited about this opportunity and believe you have the skills, capabilities, and potential to contribute to our purpose and values, we encourage you to apply. We recognize that relevant experience can be gained in many different settings, and we value a range of backgrounds and career paths. What matters most is that candidates can demonstrate the skills, capabilities, and transferable experience needed to succeed in the role.

We know that innovation, collaboration, and better decision-making come from hearing different voices and learning from different lived experiences. We welcome people who will challenge our thinking, broaden our perspective, and help us continue building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong and can do their best work.

Sinai Health Foundation is a hybrid workplace, located in downtown Toronto. Currently, all employees are in-office on Tuesdays for the Foundation’s “anchor day”, as well as approximately 24 additional in-person corporate meetings, events or activities annually. Additional in-person requirements vary by team and job function. Our Workplace Flexibility policy is reviewed on a bi-annual basis to ensure the current state of hybrid work is meeting our organizational needs, and is subject to change.