DO, Philanthropy

Trillium Health Partners•Mississauga, ON

28d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Trillium Health Partners Foundation (THPF), we envision a future where health care transcends expectations and every member of the community has access to the care they need, when they need it the most. Our vision is bold: build a new kind of health care for a healthier community. We are the driving force behind Trillium Health Partners, raising money for the hospital to ensure millions of patients in the West GTA and surrounding communities have access to essential care. Trillium Health Partners, comprising Credit Valley Hospital, Mississauga Hospital, and Queensway Health Centre, is one of Canada's largest community-based, academically affiliated acute care facilities, serving a rapidly growing population. It is a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto and home to the Institute for Better Health, its research and innovation engine, and a regional specialist for over 14 programs. Our 50+ member team is dedicated to raising crucial funds, having secured significant donations like $105 million from Peter Gilgan and the Peter Gilgan Foundation and a $75 million corporate match from Orlando Corporation. We are seeking a self-motivated and driven Development Officer with high energy and enthusiasm to contribute to our mission. The successful candidate will be passionate about inspiring investment in health care and committed to building donor-centric relationships with professionalism. This role involves overseeing corporate partnerships, including major gifts, signature event sponsorships, and employee third-party fundraising. Responsibilities include identifying, cultivating, and stewarding relationships with corporate partners and business leaders, developing strategic partnership opportunities, and supporting corporate employee fundraising. The Development Officer will collaborate with Managers and Directors, Philanthropy, to implement fundraising strategies, engage corporate stakeholders, and advance major gift prospects. The ideal candidate will have experience in fundraising and/or corporate partnerships, strong relationship-building skills, and comfort in a fast-paced hospital foundation environment, working collaboratively to inspire investment in a healthier community.

Requirements

Relevant fundraising or partnership development experience at the $5K-$100K level.
Demonstrated ability to set and achieve ambitious fundraising or revenue‑driven goals.
High level of maturity and aptitude for working in a fast-paced environment; demonstrates ability to work autonomously, competently handles multiple tasks, sets priorities and meets deadlines.
Acts as a strategic connector, identifying and cultivating opportunities to align corporate partners with the hospital’s mission through both existing and innovative fundraising channels.
Brings a proactive, “roll up your sleeves” approach, while valuing teamwork and building strong cross-functional relationships to achieve shared fundraising success.
Interest in health care and a commitment to advancing Trillium Health Partners’ priorities.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and networking skills with the ability to build relationships and work effectively with individuals across all levels, roles and sectors.
Personal presentation and approach, representing the Foundation with the highest integrity.
Donor/Client database experience.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office – PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
SharePoint and Teams.
Minimum of 1–3 years of practical, related experience, preferably in fundraising, corporate partnerships, or a similar environment.
Completion of a three-year post-secondary degree or diploma in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Willingness to work flexible hours.
In person meetings with current and prospective corporate partners as required.
Work will take place across the multiple sites of Trillium Health Partners and Trillium Health Partners Foundation.
Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle required or ability to access public transit and travel locally as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience in corporate philanthropy, corporate partnerships or sponsorship development strongly preferred.
Previous experience in healthcare philanthropy is considered an asset.
Raiser’s Edge experience considered a strong asset.

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of major gift, sponsorship and employee third-party fundraising prospects including discovery, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
Actively seek out new corporate prospects interested in advancing the mission and success of THP.
Advance corporate partnership opportunities with an organization-wide approach, aligned with Foundation and hospital priorities.
Build customized proposals and partnership packages for corporate prospects.
Prepare briefing notes, call reports, individualized proposals, presentations, and other communications.
Maintain accurate donor and prospect records in Raiser’s Edge in accordance with Foundation policies.
Act as a champion and role model of the Foundation’s mission.
Reinforce a professional, customer‑service‑oriented culture that supports community engagement and staff excellence.
Serve as a practice leader in major gifts and corporate partnerships by monitoring best practices, trends, and innovations in the sector.
Work collaboratively across Foundation teams, fostering a supportive and integrated team environment.
Participate as a volunteer supporting Foundation events and activities as appropriate.
Lead by example to build excitement, accountability, and a collaborative approach among colleagues.
Ensure major gift pledges, corporate contributions, sponsorship agreements, and related transactions are processed efficiently and accurately.
Maintain donor engagement through diligent stewardship for major donors, corporate partners and internal stakeholders.
Strategically involve members of the Foundation Executive Team, Chiefs, physicians, and the Board of Directors in major gift relationship development and stewardship activities.