Job Description

Company DescriptionCancer affects everyone. It remains the leading cause of death in Canada and the second worldwide, with cases expected to double in the next 20 years. Accelerating cancer research and care is our top priority.At The Princess Margaret, our bold vision is to Conquer Cancer In Our Lifetime.As one of the world\'s top five cancer research centers, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre is renowned for groundbreaking scientific discoveries and exceptional patient care. The Foundation\'s role is to support, enable, and accelerate this vital work.Signs of a brighter future are evident. Our dedicated community, combined with the excellence, determination, and creative thinking of the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre team, is driving a movement against cancer. Together, we can make a profound impact, prolonging lives and giving people more time with their loved ones.With the generous support of our passionate community, The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation (PMCF) is transforming the cancer experience, offering real hope to patients in Canada and around the world. In the past fiscal year, PMCF raised $284 million, our highest revenue ever, and granted $144.9 million to the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. These crucial funds are propelling world-class cancer research and setting new standards of care.Through the power of our movement, we will achieve our vision to Conquer Cancer In Our Lifetime. Every donation made today accelerates cancer research, improving and prolonging lives tomorrow.Union: Non-Union
Department: Corporate and Community Partnerships
Hours: 35 hours
Salary range: $110, 201 - $127,891
Status: Permanent, Full Time
Posted Date: July 5th
Closing Date: July 29thHiring Timeline:
Screenings: July 30th - August 1st
Interviews: August 6 - 16th
Start Date: September 2024The Director, Signature Events (Walk & Journey to Conquer Cancer) plays a lead role in achieving The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation\'s fundraising goals and in advancing The Princess Margaret\'s vision to Conquer Cancer In Our Lifetime.The Director is responsible for the leadership of a dedicated, integrated and prioritized plan to maximize gross and net fundraising revenue for the events. This leadership role includes development of the plan but also, very importantly, its implementation and ongoing management.Responsibilities:

• Set and support the achievement of the annual event strategies and fundraising goals
• Prospect and recruit NEW teams (corporate and community), participants and sponsors; you need to be very comfortable \'asking\'
• Steward the existing major supporters of the events
• Create win-win partnerships that, by aligning the interests of participants and teams with those of The Princess Margaret, increase, improve and deepen PMCF\'s alliances with leading Ambassadors to ensure the achievement of goals set out in the plans
• Establish and provide leadership to the Events with a view towards continual reinvention to maintain their position as leading Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Events
• Work with and manage our event logistics agency to produce superior NPS scores.
• Work in partnership with our internal events marketing team
• Lead and inspire a team that supports the events
• Oversight on event planning, management & execution
• Be a leader within the Corporate & Community Partnerships team and at PMCF

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten years of progressive leadership experience in fundraising, business development, sponsorship, sales and/or marketing
• Fundraising event 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. corporate partners, volunteers, agency staff 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

Additional InformationWe 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 offer a competitive compensation package including competitive salary, incentive pay, health benefits, and Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan
• We have an open and approachable culture that enables you to bring your best ideas forward
• 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.

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