Manager, Individual Philanthropy
Job Summary
- Employer : CHEO Foundation, Ottawa, Ontario
- Type of position: full-time, permanent
- Salary range: $90,000 to $95,000
About the CHEO Foundation
CHEO Foundation is the philanthropic arm of CHEO, CHEO Research Institute and Roger Neilson Children’s Hospice. For 50 years, the CHEO Foundation has been the link between these respected institutions and the generous community that financially sustains them. CHEO Foundation staff are inspired by donors, and the community, who support pediatric healthcare, cutting-edge research and essential services to ensure children and youth can live their best lives. We are proud to put the interests of kids at the forefront of our decisions and we are intentional in everything we do. We improve by learning from experiences and by being accountable for our outcomes. We take care of ourselves and each other, embrace equity, diversity, inclusivity and indigeneity, and celebrate success as a team.
What We Offer
• Extended Healthcare Benefits
• Defined Benefit Pension (HOOPP)
• Making a Difference in the Lives of Children/Youth
• Competitive Wages
• Flexible Schedules
• Onsite Fitness Centre
• Learning Opportunities
• Inclusive Culture
• Wellness Programs
CHEO's Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The CHEO Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to practices that support Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Indigeneity.
About the Role
CHEO Foundation is in an ambitious growth phase, and we are recruiting for a talented and experienced philanthropy professional to join our team as Manager, Individual Philanthropy. Reporting to the Director, Individual Philanthropy and Engagement, this new role plays a pivotal role in achieving bold fundraising goals for CHEO, including the Kids These Days Campaign.
This role is ideal for a major gift fundraiser with a proven ability to cultivate, solicit, and steward individual donors and family foundations. The role manages a portfolio of existing and prospective donors, driving revenue through strategic relationship-building and collaborative partnerships with senior leaders, volunteers, and colleagues. Additionally, you will mentor and guide team members, contributing to the overall growth and success of CHEO’s philanthropic program.
About You
You are an experienced philanthropy professional with a passion for building authentic donor relationships. You have a track record in major gift fundraising and excel at aligning donor passions with organizational priorities. You thrive in a collaborative environment and are energized by mentoring others in philanthropy best practices. You are self-motivated, a continual learner, and welcome the opportunity to work within a dynamic and fast-paced team that is committed to donor excellence.
Primary Responsibilities
- Identification, research, cultivation and solicitation of individual major donors and prospects (primarily individuals and private family foundations)
- Develop cultivation and stewardship activities to engage new and existing donor groups
- Oversee team members and help to coach their professional growth
- Assist in the execution of effective donor-centered strategies to strengthen relationships, including the preparation of proposals, thank you letters, impact reports, and gift agreements
- Participation in regular meetings to review fundraising achievements, monitor fundraising productivity, and monitor pipeline support to advance fundraising success
- Updating Raiser’s Edge (RE) database in a timely fashion to reflect fundraising activity including visit outcomes, actions, notes, relationship connections, and pipeline, including sending contact reports and updating opportunities
- Be an active participant in at least one Foundation-wide strategic initiative and/or committee
Qualifications
- Major gift fundraising experience (or equivalent) with a proven track record of success in securing
donations at the $100,000-$1,000,000+ level - Gift planning experience and/or knowledge of complex giving vehicles
- Experience building new and long-term relationships with prospects, donors, colleagues, and senior
volunteers - Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to manage and mentor colleagues
- Strong conceptual and critical thinking skills
- Outstanding organizational, accountability and time-management skills including the ability to prioritize and multi-task while displaying tact, diplomacy, and attention to detail
- Strong written communication skills, with ability to craft compelling proposals and email communications
- A commitment to advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, belonging, and indigeneity
- Knowledge of the pediatric healthcare landscape, or scientific/clinical research is an asset
- Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset
Application Process
While there is no set closing date, we recommend applying at your earliest convenience to be considered in the early stages of the selection process. Our focus is on finding the best candidate, and we will keep the position open until we identify the ideal match.
Please send your resume with a cover letter to apply@cheofoundation.com with the position title in the subject line. Although we appreciate the interest of all candidates, only candidates invited for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls please.
The CHEO Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Should you require any accommodations during the application process please notify Human Resources as per the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.