Manager, Philanthropy - Individual Giving

About this position

Women’s College Hospital

For more than 140 years, Women’s College Hospital has been developing revolutionary advances in healthcare. At Women’s we advocate for healthcare equity because we know that a healthy society requires a level playing field where everyone has access to timely, high quality, efficient and compassionate care. Today, Women’s is a world leader in revolutionizing healthcare for women and advancing health system solutions for all.

Women’s College Hospital Foundation

Through the generosity of the community, the Foundation fuels the Hospital’s excellence in research and healthcare. Women’s is at the leading edge of fundamental changes in the healthcare system and the Foundation plays a critical role in advancing this agenda by supporting the Hospital and its extended mandate through fundraising. Donors have been, and continue to be, paramount to the success of progressive healthcare.

The Opportunity

The Manager, Philanthropy - Individual Giving’s priorities will include renewing and growing WCHF’s community of existing donors and prospects, and proactively building a new pool of prospects to meet annual revenue targets. These priorities will maximize the potential of WCHF’s current pool of donors and stakeholders, fuel WCHF’s major gifts program, with a key focus on growing the mid-level donor base, and securing planned giving commitments in alignment with annual targets. This position reports to the Senior Director, Philanthropy and  will work closely with the WCH/F leadership teams, as well as key volunteers and stakeholders.

Core Deliverables:

• Maintain in-depth knowledge of the organization’s mission and funding priorities, collaborating with the Marketing and Communications team, Stewardship team, and key hospital stakeholders to create compelling donor opportunities, funding proposals and stewardship initiatives.
• Responsible for a portfolio of 80-100 mid-level and major gift donors/prospects, with a $1,000,000 fundraising goal  (portfolio value to grow annually commensurate with tenure in role).
• Oversee portfolio moves management  – identification, discovery, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship – working collaboratively with all Foundation departments (the Senior Leadership, Philanthropy, Donor Services, Marketing and Communications and Stewardship teams) to ensure an  unparalleled donor experience.
• Lead the organization’s strategy for mid-level donor engagement.
• Oversee processes for donor management in Raiser’s Edge NXT to support an active and effective Moves Management system, this includes maintaining up to date, accurate and fulsome donor/prospect profiles.
• Manage timely and quality briefing materials, proposals and presentations for personal portfolio of donor and prospect meetings.
• Demonstrate professionalism and act as an ambassador for WCHF at events and meetings, with proven experience collaborating with a variety of stakeholders.
• Work in partnership with WCH/F leadership on volunteer engagement, grateful patient relationships, proposal development and approval, and stewardship activities.
• Contribute to efficient organizational processes and procedures, and bring an approach of innovation and creative thinking.

Qualifications and Core Competencies

• Post-secondary education preferred. Specialization in fundraising or related field an asset
• A seasoned fundraiser with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a fundraising or similar business environment with demonstrated success in major gift fundraising and meeting KPIs.
• Exhibits high degree of professionalism and emotional intelligence when working with a wide range of stakeholders, including Board of Directors and volunteers.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and efficiently, superior organizational skills, strict attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Entrepreneurial, creative and strategic with a growth mindset.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills, proposal writing experience is considered and asset.
• Strong skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and database management, experience with Raiser’s Edge considered an asset.
• Availability to travel within the GTA and work outside of normal business hours as needed.

Salary Range: $87,500 to $90,000 Eligibility for merit pay and comprehensive benefits including Healthcare Ontario Pension Plan enrollment
Qualified applicants are invited to submit resume and cover letter by Saturday, August 10, 2024.
 
We thank all applicants for their interest; we will contact only those applicants selected for further considerations. Please note that submissions will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and therefore early submission is encouraged.

Women's College Hospital Foundation is committed to fairness and equity in employment and our recruitment and selection practices. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, women and any others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Foundation and Hospital community. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under our Access for People with Disabilities policy. Applicants are asked to make their requirements known in advance.