Senior Philanthropy Officer

Sunnybrook Foundation is seeking a proactive and competent major gift fundraising professional and relationship managers to serve as Senior Philanthropy Officer. The Senior Philanthropy Officer will manage and grow a diverse portfolio of 100-125 prospects, donors, and volunteers developing engagement strategies and solicitation plans in support of the Hospital’s strategic priorities.

With a passion for healthcare philanthropy, experience building credibility and trusting relationships, and an appreciation for the complexity of the hospital environment, the ideal candidate will develop mutually beneficial partnerships with physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, and other subject matter experts within specific areas of care and research, and be skilled at coaching and engaging them in all aspects of philanthropy.

Motivated by the opportunity to inspire lasting support, the Senior Philanthropy Officer will be an effective communicator that is skilled at articulating opportunities for philanthropic impact that compel donors to take action, securing significant donor support towards hospital priorities, and advancing Sunnybrook’s overall vision and ambition.

As an individual who leads with integrity, fosters a collaborative culture, and demonstrates a growth mindset, the Senior Philanthropy Officer will be a contributing member of the Philanthropy Team and subscribe to Sunnybrook Foundation’s ‘one team, one goal’ philosophy. They will be driven to achieve their personal and program team goals while being accountable to the entire Sunnybrook Foundation team.

Sunnybrook Foundation is focused on the strategic shifts required to unlock the potential of the organization by extending and deepening our values driven culture, maximizing our fundraising performance, transforming the donor experience, and boldly showcasing Sunnybrook’s local to global leadership. We are growing our team of fundraisers and making strategic investments in preparation for the launch of our bold public-facing comprehensive campaign.

• Build and manage a portfolio of 100-125 assigned high-capacity major giving prospects, donors, and volunteers, including individuals, foundations, and corporations.
• Meet or exceed annual targets of $2M-$5M, working with the Sr. Philanthropy Director to achieve strategic objectives, performance metrics and financial targets.
• Develop and implement strategies to identify, qualify, cultivate, and solicit a range of major gift donors.
• Activate and support fundraising volunteers in securing major gifts from their personal and professional networks.
• Prepare and maintain accuracy of all active donor files including related donor record administration, briefing notes, and contact reports.
• With support and direction from the Sr. Philanthropy Director, understand the care program content, vision, and strategic priorities and act as an internal resource on program and major gift activity for other Foundation staff and volunteers.
• As Foundation lead on related approved fundraising priorities, develop cases for support, manage fundraising strategies, and secure philanthropic support in order to realize fundraising goals that are aligned with the hospital’s strategic priorities.
• With the Sr. Philanthropy Director, develop mutually beneficial partnerships with hospital stakeholders including physicians, nurses, allied health professionals and other subject matter experts that will advance strategies for grateful patient referrals, prospective donor pipeline and fundraising priority development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional business partners and teams to assist with the development and execution of cultivation, stewardship and/or marketing initiatives to maximize donor engagement.
• Collaborate with Stewardship partners to create effective stewardship and recognition plans for major giving donors to ensure deep and expanded commitment to Sunnybrook.
• Collaborate with other revenue programs to transition and expand donor relationships with Sunnybrook Foundation (i.e. mid-level giving, planned giving, community events).

This role has been evaluated with an annual…