Officer, Fundraising Events - Toronto, Canada - West Park Healthcare Centre Foundation

Description

Officer, Fundraising Events
West Park Healthcare Centre Foundation


Hiring Range:
$62,000 to $68,000

A national and global recognized leader in rehabilitation, complex and long-term care, West Park Healthcare Centre helps people recovering from serious injury and illness get their lives back.

The specialized rehabilitation provided at West Park empowers patients with the skills, knowledge and confidence to lead productive and independent lives in the community.

With our rapidly increasing ageing population requiring health care services, West Park is redeveloping its 27-acre Toronto campus along the Humber River to expand its programs, including a new, state-of-the-art hospital slated to open its doors in late 2023 and creating outdoor therapeutic spaces by mid-2025.

West Park Foundation is actively pursuing the $80 million Get Your Life Back Campaign (GYLB) to support the redevelopment. The Foundation is looking for a highly-motivated individual to join its team. There are numerous opportunities for the Foundation to engage with donors given the excitement around the new West Park. It is a "once-in-a-generation" opportunity to showcase our new hospital building and therapeutic grounds.


The Position

Reporting to the Director, Annual Programs & Planned Giving; the Officer, Fundraising Events is an essential member of the Foundation team, who plays a key role in managing and executing the Foundation's fundraising events.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with the Director on the planning and execution of the Foundation's three current signature events (Culinary Showdown, Golf Classic and Tournament of Stars), including development and maintenance of event budgets (revenues and expenses) and key performance metrics; selection of and coordination with external vendors; and understanding of donor and guest market to deliver a stellar guest experience while keeping to the established budget.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of event prospect lists, guest lists and other event reporting for sponsorships, ticket sales and other revenue streams. Record all donor actions and notes in Raiser's Edge/NXT and pull reports on an asneeded basis.
• Participate in eventrelated solicitation to drive sponsorships, ticket sales and giftsinkind (silent and live auction) donations.
• Establishes and stewards professional relations with external vendors and suppliers for the execution of all events.
• Liaise with the Foundation's events management firm that leads the execution of two of the three signature events.
• Develops and oversees critical paths, sales, rollouts and day of event logistics, sponsor deliverables, donor recognition and acknowledgment.
• Develop and design event marketing materials (print and digital) and provide design support for other fundraising programs as required (ie. annual programs, family campaign).
• Under the direction of the Director, motivate and support event volunteer leaders and committee members to promote their engagement and drive results.
• Provide administrative support for event committee meetings including development of contents for meeting packages, and meeting summary notes with followup actions.
• Manage the community events portfolio, maintaining relationships with event organizers and providing support and guidance as required.
• Work with the communications teams to support marketing and communications to achieve revenue and participations goals and building community profile.
• Coordinate event sponsor invoicing as well as implementing postevent stewardship of event sponsors and attendees.
• Provide event expertise and support for Campaign, Stewardship and Annual Program portfolios on the planning and execution of stewardship and cultivation events.

Education

• Successful completion of an undergraduate degree or college diploma in a related field from a recognized postsecondary institution.
• Additional courses and/or certification in fundraising and/or event management is preferred.
• General knowledge and appreciation of the Ontario healthcare system.

Experience & Skills

• Three to five years of experience in event planning, logistics and sponsorships.
• Experience in a healthcare fundraising environment desirable.
• Strong skills in using MS Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign).
• Working knowledge of Raiser's Edge/NXT software.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to plan and prioritize multiple tasks in order to meet specific goals and deadlines with composure and patience.
• Demonstrated financial acumen.
• Demonstrated proactive approach in anticipating needs and resolving issues in a professional and tactful manner.
• Team player who has a track record of working effectively with colleagues, volunteers and vendors.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, and a team player.
• Familiarity with sector trends and event planning innovations.
• Ability to work in a