Associate, Development Operations

SickKids Foundation•Toronto, ON

8d•CA$70,056 - CA$98,902•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate, Development Operations will play a pivotal role in supporting the implementation of SickKids Foundation’s philanthropic initiatives and working with the Foundation teams to achieve transformational growth throughout the historic, comprehensive fundraising Campaign for SickKids. Reporting to the Director, Campaign, the Associate will proactively provide support for the executive administrative needs of the Vice-Presidents of Philanthropy; Corporate and Community Partnerships; and Campaign. In addition, they will also be responsible for driving strategic initiatives that will enhance Development Unit-wide processes.

Requirements

Proactive problem solver and solution oriented
3+ years' experience in fundraising, project management, or executive administrative support
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)
Team player and relationship builder
Exceptional organizational skills and ability to coordinate multiple projects under tight timelines
Strong research and information-gathering skills, with the ability to independently source, analyze, and synthesize data to create comprehensive briefing packages for senior leadership, volunteers, and external stakeholders
Proactive problem solver and solution oriented
Advanced skills within Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with Blackbaud or donor database management systems will be considered a strong asset

Responsibilities

Provide executive multi-faceted meeting support (external and internal) to the Vice Presidents, including research, preparing briefings, agendas, presentations, minutes, speaking remarks, confidential communications, and managing event/meeting logistics
Manage executive calendars, anticipating scheduling conflicts and adapting to changes with minimal disruption
Provide project management support to various Development-wide initiatives including the annual education plan, Power Hours, Development Events calendar, SharePoint migration, etc.
Manage requests and interactions with Research/BIIT, Stewardship and Donor Relations, Donor Experience, Legal, and Strategic Communications to ensure projects, deliverables, and timelines are upheld for Vice Presidents’ donor activities
Research and develop briefing notes Vice Presidents, engaging with internal and external stakeholders
Monitor Vice Presidents’ activities, provide updates on meetings, call activity, new proposals, confirmed gifts, etc.
Create the Development Unit’s onboarding and offboarding program and professional development calendar
Support development of Development Board pre-reads for SickKids Foundation Board meetings and Development Committee
Prepare reports and insights for VPs using the CRM, including pulling basic reports to support their requests