Director, Community Giving – MACKENZIE HEALTH FOUNDATION

Mackenzie Health Foundation is seeking a forward-thinking, results-driven fundraising professional who is passionate about healthcare philanthropy to be our Director, Community Giving. An experienced fundraising leader, the Director will drive excellence through the development of clear strategy, the coaching of a high-performing team, and by inspiring a culture of innovation.

This newly developed position will report to the Vice President, Philanthropy and be responsible for an annual giving portfolio that includes signature events, community events, third-party events, in honour gifts, in memory gifts, and the staff giving program. The incumbent will establish and lead a community-focused fundraising team and will collaborate internally to establish strategies and plans that are aligned across fundraising streams and with overall goals, ensuring a positive donor experience and maximized revenue portfolios.

This is an opportunity for a result-driven fundraising generalist to re-imagine and re-invigorate the community giving portfolio. On the heels of one of Canada’s largest and most successful community hospital campaigns and the resulting growth in patient services and supports, Mackenzie Health Foundation has a goal of sustaining and growing annual revenue to meet the needs of the communities it serves. This is an exciting time to become a part of this evolving team and help build the future for the hospitals and community programs that support a number of rapidly growing communities.

ABOUT MACKENZIE HEALTH

Mackenzie Health is a dynamic regional healthcare provider serving the ethnically diverse population of more than one million people across York Region including Richmond Hill, Thornhill, Vaughan, King, and surrounding communities.

The vision of Mackenzie Health is to create a world-class health experience and ensure residents receive most of their medical care close to home. This means delivering quality, compassionate, and timely patient-centered care. It means that everything is focused on patients and community. Above all, it is the people – selfless volunteers, giving donors and dedicated staff – who set Mackenzie Health apart.

Mackenzie Health includes two hospitals as well as community-based services. Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital and Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital. These hospitals work in tandem, with each site offering a full-service emergency department, core services and specialized services to provide community members with the care they need.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES AND EXPERIENCE

• Proven history of developing fundraising plans and strategies and meeting targets.
• Fundraising experience across multiple revenue streams including events, corporate sponsorships, and mid-level giving strategies.
• Experience leading the development and execution of community-based fundraising activities and partnerships.
• Demonstrated experience building, mentoring, coaching and fostering innovation within high-performing teams.
• Excellence in collaboration with the ability to generate innovative initiatives and solutions.
• Strong writing skills and experience tailoring messages to a variety of audiences.
• Excellent relationship-building skills and a history of building trusting relationships with donors.
• Experience working with data analytics to evaluate and guide planning for increased revenue generation activities.
• Public speaking skills and enthusiasm for representing Mackenzie Health Foundation in the community.
• Awareness of and sensitivity to the various cultures represented in the York region along with a commitment to inclusivity, diversity, equality, and accessibility.
• Team player with a demonstrated commitment to driving excellence.
• Organized, attentive to detail and effective time management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment requiring flexibility and adaptability to meet deadlines and targets.
• Experience with Raiser’s Edge is considered an asset.
• Passion for healthcare philanthropy and community-based fundraising.
• Experience working in a healthcare-related environment is considered an asset.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends.
• Must have a valid Ontario driver’s license and a reliable insured vehicle.
• University degree or college diploma in fundraising or related field or equivalent combination of skills and experience.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

KCI Search + Talent has been retained to conduct this search on behalf of the Mackenzie Health Foundation. For more information about this opportunity, please contactMia Gardiner, Senior Consultant Search + Talent at

The deadline for candidate submissions is March 28, 2024. Please email your resume and letter of interest to the email address above.

Please note that the hiring range for this position is $102,500 – $143,000 annually, plus benefits.

Mackenzie Health Foundation is a hybrid work environment. The position encompasses York Region, and some external commitments may require regional travel.

Mackenzie Health is an inclusive and equal-opportunity employer committed to being representative of the people of York Region. We encourage all interested applicants of diverse gender, sexual orientation, religion, racial or cultural identity, or whether they are a person living with a disability. We will provide accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process. If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please notify the Search Consultant.