Associate, Development and Executive Support

ABOUT US

SickKids Foundation with over 50 years of philanthropic impact is Canadas largest charitable funder of child health research learning and care raising over $200 million last year. As a national charity SickKids Foundation invests in national and international initiatives to benefit children in Canada and around the world. As the fundraising partner to The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) we are aligned in supporting Precision Child Health (PCH) the future of tailoring medicine to each childs unique traits so SickKids can diagnose faster treat smarter and predict better.

We are driven by our core values of integrity collaboration excellence innovation and inclusion with goals of delivering a superior donor experience investing in our people and culture driving innovative and sustainable fundraising and disrupting the market through data and technology.

SickKids Foundation is committed to an inclusive culture by embedding equity diversity and inclusion in our policies practices and behaviours. We aim to build awareness and skills in this area both internally and with our partners. Our commitment extends to creating a safe positive work environment. For details on our Equity Diversity & Inclusion commitment please click here.

Were committed to attracting and retaining passionate individuals to help create a healthier future. Thats why SickKids Foundation is looking for a new Associate Development and Executive Support.

Description of the Position

The Associate Development and Executive Support is accountable for providing high-level executive and operational support to advance the Foundations fundraising donor engagement and strategic priorities. This role manages complex scheduling meeting coordination briefing materials and communications to ensure the Chief Development Officer is prepared informed and positioned to lead effectively across internal and external engagements.

Key Responsibilities

You will:

• Provide administrative and executive support to the Chief Development Officer (CDO).
• Manage calendars meetings travel arrangements and executive communications.
• Prepare briefing notes presentations reports and meeting materials.
• Support donor cultivation and stewardship activities including meeting coordination and follow-up.
• Track donor activities commitments and stewardship deadlines.
• Coordinate and support board members volunteers and campaign cabinet activities.
• Maintain accurate donor volunteer and stakeholder records in the database.
• Ensure donor lists reports and briefing materials are accurate and up to date.
• Support budgeting expense tracking and operational reporting processes.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to support fundraising initiatives.
• Help improve administrative processes workflows and team coordination.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism discretion and confidentiality in all interactions.

Qualifications

While we know that for any job posting no one candidate will possess the qualifications being sought in equal measure below is an outline of the qualifications we believe are important for a candidate to bring to the position or for the successful candidate to develop while in the role:

• University degree college diploma or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting senior executives preferably at the VP or C-suite level.
• Experience coordinating multifaceted projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across a wide range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Highly detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and follow-up skills.
• Self-motivated proactive and capable of working independently.
• Strong team player with a collaborative and professional approach.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook Word Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience working with donor or relationship management databases/CRM systems preferred.
• Experience supporting fundraising donor relations or nonprofit operations is considered an asset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and professionalism under pressure.

Were looking for a passionate individual who is interested in moving the dial and making a difference. We are an environment that looks to attract hardworking and committed people; people who want to challenge themselves and grow with a globally recognized brand that continues to change the world. If this describes you consider joining our team. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Total Compensation Package

Expected Hiring Salary Range: $70056 $82418; with the ability to progress to a maximum of $98902. To ensure fair and equitable pay at SickKids Foundation placement on the salary range will be based on your years of experience skills and qualifications relevant to the Associate Development and Executive Support.

To help you lead in the fight for kids health and to support your health wellness and career growth in addition to competitive compensation we offer a comprehensive benefit package (includes a flex benefit plan) tuition reimbursement flexible work arrangements pension plan and birth parent/parental top up to name a few!

Position Status: Permanent Full-Time;

Hours: Hybrid work model: minimum two days per week in-office (Tuesday and Wednesday).

Available To: Internal and External Candidates

Available: Immediately; this posting is for a new position.

Date Posted: June 3 2026

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. We encourage interested candidates to apply early.

How to apply: Please apply on-line by visiting our website: note that automated tools including artificial intelligence may be used to support the pre-screening of applications as part of our recruitment process.

SickKids Foundation is committed to its people and the talents capabilities and perspectives they bring to our mission. We live that commitment by being open and accessible to all by valuing and respecting every individual and by equally supporting every employee. As an organization proud to have joined the BlackNorth Initiatives CEO pledge we uphold our commitment by inviting and encouraging individuals from diverse lived experiences from Black Indigenous communities of colour people with disabilities 2SLGBTQIA community and all candidates who may contribute to the further diversification of the Foundations community.

Candidates who require accommodation during the recruitment process should contact the People & Culture team at:

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