Director, Campaign Development

At The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation, our mission is to create a world free from the fear of cancer. Cancer remains the number one cause of death for Canadians and our top priority is to accelerate cancer research and care.

Our role is to garner support for Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, one of the world's leading cancer research and treatment centres, through philanthropy, fundraising events, and our world-renowned lottery program. The work we accomplish drives groundbreaking research, relentless innovation, and a deep commitment to improving the lives of cancer patients and their loved ones.

Now, we have an opportunity to blaze an even brighter future for everyone affected by cancer.

We will Carry The Fire for cancer patients everywhere, lighting the way forward through discovery, reigniting our commitment to transform cancer outcomes and ease the profound suffering cancer causes patients and their loved ones.

At the PMCF, every one of us carries the fire for someone else. Join us as we inspire a movement and help us achieve our vision to change the way we understand, diagnose, and treat cancer.

Union: Non-Union
Department: Major and Transformational Giving
Hours: 35 hours
Salary range: $115,000 - $140,000 (with additional benefits such as bonuses, pension contributions, etc.)
Status: Permanent, Full Time
Posted Date: February 3, 2025
Closing Date: February 23, 2025

Hiring Timeline:
Screenings: February 24 - February 28, 2025
Interviews: March 3 - 21, 2025
Start Date: April 2025

The Director, Campaign Engagement will be instrumental in the development, implementation and execution of a robust campaign engagement program with a focus on senior campaign volunteers and internal stakeholders. Through these efforts, the Director will foster a culture of engaged volunteers and partners that will be an essential driver in reaching ambitious fundraising goals in addition to increasing levels of volunteer satisfaction, involvement and effectiveness.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver educational programs for volunteers and staff so they understand the campaign vision, key priorities, plans, and their specific roles and responsibilities.
• Provide support to the Campaign Chair(s) and Cabinet members, including the coordination of regular meetings, material development, and others supports for key volunteers.
• Create a framework for regular communication with the Campaign Chair(s), Board, Campaign Cabinet, medical and research leadership, and Foundation staff so that all stakeholders are apprised of the campaign's progress.
• Provide leadership, training, and support to colleagues and volunteers who serve as partners in Campaign activities.
• In partnership with the Senior Director, Donor Experience and Stewardship, develop a suite of communications, recognition and stewardship frameworks for campaign donors and volunteers that are complimentary to, and enhanced by the PMCFs regular stewardship practices.
• In partnership with the Chief Development Officer, support the Fundraising Advisory Board (FAB) committee and the Board of Directors.
• Develop and facilitate a model of collaboration between and the campaign cabinet and the FAB.
• Establish a suite of reports that measure volunteer engagement, and partner with frontline fundraisers to ensure their partnerships with campaign volunteers are effective, responsive to the needs of the cancer centre, and stewarded in a meaningful way.
• Ensure volunteer engagement stewarded appropriately and is celebrated and highlighted across the organization, including but not limited to campaign signature events.
• Share volunteer best practices, resources and materials across the PMCF in the spirit of collaboration and consistent volunteer experiences across business units.

• Minimum of ten years of progressive leadership experience in volunteer management, stewardship, fundraising, alumni relations and/or project management.
• Volunteer management and/or Stewardship management experience is preferred;
• Strong strategic orientation and experience in establishing and delivering on long-term plans while leveraging immediate opportunities and managing short-term objectives
• Proven track record in identifying strategic business development opportunities and developing and leading such initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, with proven interpersonal savvy and a keen sense of diplomacy
• Experience working in a large, complex organization building consensus and achieving results
• Effective project and event management skills
• Solid business acumen along with advanced analytical and budgeting experience
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with key stakeholders, (e.g. volunteers, donors, corporate partners and Cancer Centre representatives)
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Well-developed ability to create engaging, effective and targeted presentations coupled with confidence in presenting to diverse groups of varying sizes

We believe that the way we work together is just as important as what we accomplish. By making choices and taking actions that align with our values, we achieve greater success, and our work lives become happier and more meaningful.

At PMCF, we strive to foster a culture built on Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence (CARE). Central to these values is our commitment to IDEAA: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism.

• Experience a sense of purpose that you won't get anywhere else, in any other job. You will be making a difference for millions of people impacted by cancer
• We have an open and approachable culture that enables you to bring your best ideas forward
• We offer a competitive compensation package including competitive salary, incentive pay, health benefits, and Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan
• We will invest in your growth through ongoing learning opportunities, individual development planning, and education assistance programs
• We offer a hybrid work environment with Tuesday, Thursday and one other day per week in office, or as required subject to business needs

UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, BIPOC, persons with disabilities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.

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.

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.