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About Us 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, we invest 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. Description Of The Position In our Philanthropy team, the Associate Director, Philanthropy will identify, build, and manage productive relationships with key stakeholders and donors to secure support for the SickKids Precision Child Health Campaign. They will focus on managing donor identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities and support Campaign Cabinet members to activate their relationships in support of SickKids. In addition to managing a portfolio of new and existing donors, the Associate Director will provide overall leadership and project management for key hospital priorities within the Campaign, serving as a priority lead and collaborating with other Foundation colleagues to develop opportunities and strategies to engage donors. The Associate Director reports to the Director, Philanthropy. Key Responsibilities Manage a portfolio of 100 to 150 major gift donors with the capacity to make a gift of $100,000.00+ Complete donor calls and visits to cultivate, steward, and provide ongoing relationship management to donors Play a key role working with senior volunteers, colleagues (Hospital and Foundation), and researchers to identify individual donor prospects; develop cultivation and solicitation strategies for those prospects Support the development and implementation of major gift fundraising strategies to engage a diverse donor base Engage with and develop targeted fundraising strategies to support The Hospital for Sick Children priorities Collaborate with the Director and Associate Directors, Philanthropy to formulate strategies to grow the major gifts pipeline and effectively engage stakeholders In collaboration with the Director, Philanthropy, support the development and execution of annual business plans and budgets for all fundraising programs Work closely with the appropriate Foundation teams to provide a bestinclass donor experience, including collaboration with gift administration, performance marketing, research and analytics, proposal development, recognition, and stewardship Develop a network of contacts interested in advancing the mission and success of SickKids Foundation and The Hospital for Sick Children Qualifications Bachelors degree, with a focus in fundraising, marketing, sales, or other applicable disciplines 5+ years of progressive experience with a focus on soliciting major gifts Outstanding relationshipbuilding skills including proven success identifying, evaluating, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors at the $100,000.00+ gift level with demonstrated experience closing $1 million+ gifts Demonstrated ability to inspire prospects, donors, and senior volunteers by articulating aspirational goals and institutional priorities, emphasizing the importance of paediatric healthcare in its three facets: clinical, education, and research Gift planning experience would be an asset Ability to work in a fastpaced environment while prioritizing various projects Creative, resourceful, costefficient, and intuitively driven Ability to think strategically and work independently in directing new initiatives or enhancing existing programs Superior verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking and storytelling Excellent computer skills (Microsoft 365); experience with data management systems; experience with Blackbaud will be considered an asset Total Compensation Package Expected Hiring Salary Range: $99,297.00 $124,121.00; with the ability to progress to a maximum of $142,739.00. To ensure fair and equitable pay at SickKids Foundation, placement on the salary range will be based on your years of experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the Associate Director, Philanthropy. In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefit package (includes a flex benefit plan), tuition reimbursement, flexible work arrangements, pension plan and birth parent/parental topup to name a few! Position Status Permanent, FullTime. Hours: Hybrid work model: minimum two days per week inoffice (Tuesday and Wednesday). Available To: Internal and External Candidates. Available: Immediately; this posting is for an existing vacancy. Date Posted: February 25, 2026. Deadline: March 11, 2026. Screening and interviews may begin prior to the posting close date. We encourage early applications. How to apply Please apply online by visiting our website: https://www.sickkidsfoundation.com/careersandvolunteers. Please note that automated tools, including artificial intelligence, may be used to support the prescreening of applications as part of our recruitment process. Equity, Diversity & Inclusion SickKids Foundation is committed to its people and the talents, capabilities, and perspectives they bring to our mission. We live that commitment by being open and accessible to all, by valuing and respecting every individual, and by equally supporting every employee. We are proud to have joined the BlackNorth Initiatives CEO pledge and invite and encourage individuals from diverse lived experiencesfrom Black, Indigenous, communities of colour, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ community and all candidates who may contribute to the further diversification of the Foundations community. Candidates who require accommodation during the recruitment process should contact the People & Culture team at: [email protected]. #J-18808-Ljbffr