Associate, Leadership & Legacy Giving

SickKids Foundation•Toronto, ON

12h•CA$70,056 - CA$98,902•Hybrid

About The Position

SickKids Foundation is seeking an enthusiastic, detail-oriented individual to join their team and support the foundation's fundraising vision. This role involves managing key projects for the cultivation, stewardship, and solicitation of donors within the Leadership & Legacy portfolio, with a focus on legacy giving. The Associate will engage with donors, prospects, professional advisors, and colleagues to secure current and future gifts using gift planning vehicles like bequests and life insurance.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years’ experience in fundraising, marketing, or administration.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal).
Ability to build new and long-term relationships with prospects, donors and professional advisors.
Exceptional organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple projects within tightly prescribed timelines.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to work collaboratively with Leadership & Legacy team as well as other Foundation teams.
Ability to work independently and take initiative.
A go-getter and team player with a positive attitude who is creative, resourceful, eager and motivated.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize and multi-task.
Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office).
Experience with data management systems (Blackbaud CRM).

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of gift planning vehicles is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead planning for key Leadership & Legacy events for further cultivation and stewardship of prospects, donors and advisors.
Work closely with the marketing business unit on the strategy and development of legacy lead generating activities, donor communications, and creation of net new materials.
Support the Life Insurance portfolio by liaising with insurance companies, donors and professional advisors to ensure appropriate steps are taken to maintain policies in good standing.
Actively manage a portfolio of current and prospective donors and provide ongoing relationship management.
Support the logistics and management of the Professional Advisors Network and Professional Advisors Council.
Develop donor strategies and communications to advance the cultivation of prospective donors across various demographics.
Pull and maintain curated donor lists for various outreach efforts.
Support administrative functions of the Leadership & Legacy team.
Regular reporting back on Legacy lead generating campaign success.
Maintain and update donor records to ensure data integrity.