Position: Senior Development Officer, Events & Fundraising 

Posting ID: 2024-38982

Status: Permanent Full Time (x1)

Site: Hybrid work at Trillium Health Partners Foundation office at 2085 Hurontario Street, Mississauga with occasional work at hospital sites - Mississauga, Credit Valley Hospital, and Queensway Health Centre sites.

Posted: September 5, 2024 

Deadline: November 5, 2024

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. Our team is raising money for the hospital so that millions of patients in the West GTA and surrounding communities have access to the care they need. Trillium Health Partners is comprised of Credit Valley Hospital, Mississauga Hospital and Queensway Health Centre and is one of the largest community-based, academically affiliated acute care facilities in Canada serving one of the fastest growing populations in the country. Trillium Health Partners is a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto and home to the Institute for Better Health, the hospital’s research and innovation engine. It is also the regional specialist for over 14 programs such as cardiac, cancer, stroke, neurology, mental health and so much more. Our doctors and nurses partner with your local hospital to offer highly complex care.

Our 40+ member team is comprised of exceptional talent, with diverse backgrounds and expertise dedicated to raising the crucial funds needed to address the highest priority needs of our hospital.

We operate with respect, collaboration and a drive for excellence and have already made a massive impact! Our fundraising milestones include securing the largest donation ever made to a hospital in Canada by Peter Gilgan and the Peter Gilgan Foundation of $105 million to help build the future home of The Peter Gilgan Mississauga Hospital. We also secured the largest corporate match by Orlando Corporation of $75 million to support development of the new hospital, mental health and research and innovation.

While we love setting records, we are hungry for more and need your help getting there.

Join us to help revolutionize the future of health care in the West GTA

The Role

The Senior Development Officer, Events & Fundraising is a full-time position within the Community Engagement team at Trillium Health Partners Foundation. This Position reports into the Manager, Community Engagement and will play a key roll in managing the development, planning and event execution of signature golf tournaments and logistical and technical support to all other Foundation signature events, and sponsorship support of THP events.

 PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Fundraising

• Development and management of annual plans, revenue and expense forecasts related to two golf events and approximately 10 THP events.
• Development of sponsorship grids and oversight of development of solicitation materials and pitch decks for above events
• Pipeline management for sponsors and participants across the organization for above events.
• Support leadership with donor meetings and pitches related to above events.
• Create new and innovative approaches to fundraising to maximize revenue at events.
• Work with hospital lead on development of the plan and sponsorship pipeline to secure sponsors for THP events.
• Owns the pipeline and raises revenue by securing marketplace vendors at events.
• Facilitates the growth of the portfolio through prospecting, networking and relationship building.

Event Management

• Development of annual plans, all event elements and participant experience and post-even analysis
• Development and management of detailed project plans/critical paths for golf tournaments
• Manage vendor negotiations and technical & logistical management for golf tournaments.
• Development of marketing and communication strategy, creative and collateral for golf tournaments in conjunction with the Marketing department Support these initiatives for other signature events.
• Preparation of all briefing and speaking notes for executives and celebrities for golf tournaments
• Responsible for participant stewardship and post event surveys for participants
• Lead for all event auctions, which includes management of the silent auction committee, gift in kind solicitation and procurement, itemization and organization of auction items, in depth knowledge of auction software, processes and maintenance.
• Research, business casing, and idea development for new signature events required to deliver on the 10-year Community Engagement Plan 

Volunteer & Committee Management

• Lead recruitment and management of all event volunteers for all signature events, including communication, job descriptions and follow up
• Lead and manage volunteer golf committees, including agenda and meeting management, volunteer pipeline management, and development of all required supporting materials
• Actively participate in all event committees as well as manage marketplace vendors and silent auction donors
• Motivate and engage with senior volunteer committee(s) to encourage community outreach and maximize fundraising opportunities Develop materials and support outreach as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of experience event fundraising, or event development
• Post-secondary degree/diploma in a related field of study
• Knowledge of special events, sponsorship, community fundraising, volunteer engagement, and donor engagement
• Experience developing relationships with volunteer committees and volunteer leaders.
• Experience with gift in kind tax receipting rules and requirements.
• Strong interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication skills and the capacity to communicate at all levels with confidence and influence.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to determine work priorities and manage multiple projects in a fast paced and resource-lean environment.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Strong analytical skills and business acumen
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (PowerPoint, Excel, and Word in particular).
• Donor/Client database experience (Raiser’s Edge Experience strongly preferred)
• Experience with Luminate Online, TeamRaiser, WordPress, Givergy
• Experience / knowledge of digital advertising – Google Grant, Google, Facebook, Instagram, Bing

Work Environment                                                                                   

• Willingness to work flexible hours and to tight deadlines as needed —some after-hours work may be required.
• Hybrid work schedule with 1 day in the office
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle an asset.

To pursue this career opportunity, please visit our website: www.trilliumhealthpartners.ca

For further information on Trillium Health Partners Foundation we invite you to visit our website at www.trilliumgiving.ca 

Trillium Health Partners is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a healthy and positive work environment.  

 In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities.  If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

 All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Trillium Health Partners is identified under the French Language Services Act.

We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. 

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