Director, Foundation Relations Job in Toronto Recruiting by University Health Network

Company Description

The University Health Network (UHN), where “above all else the needs of patients come first,” encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise have made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research, and education. With a long tradition of groundbreaking firsts and a purpose of “transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning,” the University Health Network, Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

The Princess Margaret Cancer Centre is a proud member of University Health Network. This role will work closely with Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation (PMCF). As one of the world’s leading cancer charities and the largest cancer charity in Canada, The PMCF raises funds for Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, one of the top 5 cancer research centres in the world. For more than a decade, The PMCF has been on an aggressive growth trajectory. We have pioneered many successful fundraising programs, including our world-leading Princess Margaret Home Lottery, and some of the world’s most successful cancer fundraising events, like the Princess Margaret Ride to Conquer Cancer. The Foundation’s vision, which will be your vision, is to Conquer Cancer In Our Lifetime. 

Job Description

Union:  Non-Union
Site:  Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department:  Office of the Director, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre/ VP, Cancer
Reports to:  Director, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre/ VP, Cancer
Work Model: This is a hybrid position with a minimum of three days in office
Hours:   per week
Status:  Permanent, Full Time
Posting Date: April 18, 2024
Closing Date:  May 6, 2024

Reporting to the Director, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre/VP, Cancer, University Health Network (UHN), the Director, Foundation Relations is a new leadership role that will serve as a bridge between Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation (PMCF) to ensure the alignment of programmatic needs and philanthropic funds.

As the PMCF embarks on a new comprehensive fundraising campaign to support cancer research, care, and education at the Cancer Centre, this role will be pivotal to the overall success. The Director, Foundation Relations will be part of shaping the long-term vision for this role over the life of the Campaign, ensuring it properly reflects the needs of the Cancer Centre and enables fundraising efforts for key programs and priorities. The position will be situated in the Cancer Centre but will maintain close relationships with the PMCF leadership team.

The Director, Foundation Relations will be a dedicated resource to advocate for Cancer Centre priorities within the context of the Campaign and support a holistic approach to major and transformational gifts. They will be uniquely positioned to build relationships and processes across stakeholder groups, while facilitating meaningful collaborations and fostering a longer-term view of priorities and donations needed to transform cancer outcomes.

Primary responsibilities include building the priority identification process and costing models for the Cancer Centre in support of the Campaign; informing and approving the content of transformational gifts requests; developing strategic relationships across senior level stakeholders in both organizations; managing donor stewardship requirements on behalf of the VP, Cancer; and leading the build of a dashboard tor reporting to the VP, Cancer on various financial and non-financial metrics.

Key Priorities for the Director, Foundation Relations

Campaign Priority Planning and Management

Campaign Liaison and Strategic Relationship Management

Campaign Stewardship and Accountability Management

Qualifications

Additional Information

Why Work With Us?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs, and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

All UHN Employees are required to be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine series, approved by Health Canada or the World Health Organization, as a condition of hire. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required. Should you be the successful candidate, you will be required to comply with UHN’s mandatory Vaccination Policy that is in effect.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.