Senior Officer, Sponsorship
Job Summary
- Employer : CHEO Foundation, Ottawa, Ontario
- Type of position: full-time, permanent, hybrid
- Salary range: $80,000 to $90,000
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
The Senior Sponsorship Officer’s role is integral to CHEO Foundation meeting its fundraising goals. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the strategic development and execution of nearly $2M of annual sponsorship revenue for the Foundation’s signature events and matching campaigns.
About You
You embrace the opportunity to work in a team environment with a commitment of excellence to donors, sponsors, volunteers and co-workers alike. You are creative, organized and embrace the concept of new challenges. You are comfortable getting in front of prospective partners and asking for their financial support. You are a critical thinker who enjoys identifying revenue growth opportunities and who works to achieve them. You have a fundraising background or similar corporate work experience and love the notion of helping the children, youth and the families we serve.
You are capable of multi-tasking while maintaining your own critical path for successful outcomes for your projects. You are a dynamic, professional team player with exceptional interpersonal, communication and organizational skills. You are self-motivated with a proven track record of successful. Time management is one
of your strong suits and you are comfortable speaking with audiences large and small. You are a creative front-line fundraiser but project management doesn’t scare you.
Primary Responsibilities
- Oversee the development, implementation and management of our sponsorship opportunities to achieve annual revenue targets
- Create a cohesive sponsorship strategy that prioritizes multi-year commitments at high dollar values
- Personally solicit corporate support for sponsorship opportunities and staff engagement
- Develop and implement a growth strategy for your portfolio by acquiring new corporate sponsors
- Work with the events and communications team to create bespoke opportunities to drive increased revenue
- Manage the stewardship and retention of corporate sponsors
- Project leader for team efforts to build a sponsorship pipeline
- Compose sponsorship packages utilizing industry trends and market analysis
- Develop fundraising support tools and resources for both volunteers and colleagues
- Evaluate event and gift results while determining future direction
- Represent the Foundation at events and in the community
Qualifications
- University degree or college diploma or equivalent experience
- Bilingualism (English and French) is essential
- Experience in corporate fundraising, partnerships and business development, project management preferred
- Fundraising database experience is essential; familiarity with Raiser’s Edge is an asset
- Access to an automobile is required
- Ability to work independently with minimal direction/supervision
- Attention to detail with strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organization skills with the ability to meet multiple and competing priorities
- Comfortable working in a team environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Flexibility to work some evenings/weekends, as required
Application Process
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 accommodation during the
application process please notify Human Resources as per the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.