Associate, Development and Executive Support

SickKids Foundation•Toronto, ON

9h•CA$70,056 - CA$98,902•Hybrid

About The Position

SickKids Foundation, with over 50 years of philanthropic impact 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 a superior donor experience, investing in our people and culture, driving innovative and sustainable fundraising, and disrupting the market through data and technology. SickKids Foundation is committed to an inclusive culture by embedding equity, diversity and inclusion in our policies, practices, and behaviours. 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. [https://www.sickkidsfoundation.com/aboutus/equitydiversityandinclusion] 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 Associate, Development and Executive Support.

Requirements

University degree, college diploma, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Minimum 5 years of experience supporting senior executives, preferably at the VP or C-suite level.
Experience coordinating multifaceted projects in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across a wide range of stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and handle sensitive and confidential information.
Highly detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and follow-up skills.
Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently.
Strong team player with a collaborative and professional approach.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and professionalism under pressure.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with donor or relationship management databases/CRM systems preferred.
Experience supporting fundraising, donor relations, or nonprofit operations is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative and executive support to the Chief Development Officer (CDO).
Manage calendars, meetings, travel arrangements, and executive communications.
Prepare briefing notes, presentations, reports, and meeting materials.
Support donor cultivation and stewardship activities, including meeting coordination and follow-up.
Track donor activities, commitments, and stewardship deadlines.
Coordinate and support board members, volunteers, and campaign cabinet activities.
Maintain accurate donor, volunteer, and stakeholder records in the database.
Ensure donor lists, reports, and briefing materials are accurate and up to date.
Support budgeting, expense tracking, and operational reporting processes.
Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to support fundraising initiatives.
Help improve administrative processes, workflows, and team coordination.
Maintain a high level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality in all interactions.