Recognition Officer Hybrid - Foundation - Regular Full-Time 2025-13148

Title: Recognition Officer (Hybrid)

Department: Philanthropy

Reports to: Manager Engagement Strategy & Recognition

Existing Vacancy: Yes

Location: 2075 Bayview Ave North York ON M4N 3M5

Sunnybrook Foundation inspires lasting support for Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre one of Canadas largest and most dynamic health science centres impacting the lives of the more than 1.3 million patients it sees each year. Sunnybrook has ranked #2 in Canada and #24 worldwide in Newsweeks annual Worlds Best Hospitals 2025 list. Together with our donor community Sunnybrook Foundation raises critical funds for Sunnybrooks world class academic health sciences centre to achieve our shared vision to invent the future of health care. With ambitious goals ahead the Foundation is committed to continuing to grow our results and impact as we help Sunnybrook to raise sights uncover new possibilities develop talent and deliver exceptional care. We are one team in pursuit of a common purpose to inspire lasting support for Sunnybrook and we are guided by our values: Build Connectedness Act with Integrity Meaningful Collaboration and Strive for Excellence.

Position Overview:

Sunnybrook Foundation is seeking a skilled Recognition Officer. A proactive and motivated professional the Officer will support the Philanthropy and Stewardship team to implement recognition to acknowledge engage and retain donors. This role focuses on enhancing donor satisfaction fostering longterm relationships and ensuring donors feel valued for their contributions. The ideal candidate will appreciate the complexity of the hospital environment create mutually beneficial partnerships and be skilled at collaboration across the Foundation and Hospital. As a collaborative adaptable and contributing member of the Stewardship team the Recognition Officer will subscribe to our one vision one goal philosophy.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Management of all donor recognition within approved Naming Valuation Guidelines including creation of recognition proposals installation and coordination with Hospital partners and vendors.

Track and monitor quotes and invoices to ensure accuracy and collaborate with finance team to process payments efficiently

Support the development of donor stories for recognition in partnership with Relationship Manager

Evaluate best practices and metrics for donor recognition

In partnership with the Manager Engagement Strategy & Recognition support elements related to recognition events including unveiling videos gifts and pictures.

Update all donor walls (seven) ensuring accuracy through regular integrity checks and maintenance of Name for Recognition with the donor database (CRM). Recognition Officer 2025

Digital donor recognition display management including maintenance and updating of content.

Management and review of acknowledgement letters accompanying tax receipts to ensure accuracy

Annual audit of damaged signage and action to resolve.

Lead the management of GiftMap our naming and recognition inventory platform and Raisers Edge coding related to recognition

Support Senior Manager Stewardship with materials for board committee meetings as it relates to new naming opportunities for approval.

Flexibility to work early mornings evenings and weekends as required to meet operational needs

Special projects as assigned.

Qualifications and Competencies

Below are qualifications and competencies we believe the successful candidate will need for this role:

• Postsecondary education in NonProfit Management Fundraising or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3 years professional experience in a fundraising organization with an established major gifts stewardship and recognition program.
• Understanding of fundraising principles donor motivations and stewardship principles. Experience creating and managing recognition programs or stewardship initiatives.
• Creative mindset and a passion for enhancing the donor experience.
• Passion for inspiring philanthropic support with and exceptional donor experience in a hospital foundation or similarly complex environment.
• Strong project management skills with high regard for accuracy and attention to detail.
• Work comfortably in a highly collaborative team environment; manage competing interests and multiple requests from different stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate potential risks and/or conflicts and take appropriate actions to organize and prioritize work.
• A person of integrity; committed to upholding professional ethics and encouraging philanthropic best practices.
• Proficiency in donor database management systems (e.g. Raisers Edge) Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign Photoshop and Illustrator is considered an asset with an ability to learn new software quickly.
• CFRE and/or CMP designations considered an asset.

Total Rewards Package

The hiring range for this position is $. The salary will be determined based on the successful candidates years of experience qualifications and competencies that are relevant to this position. In addition to salary our competitive compensation package also includes comprehensive health and dental benefits HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario PensionPlan) hybrid work environment with a minimum of two 2 days in office 2 float days each fiscal year and additional Sunny Days (long weekend closures in advance of summer long weekends and Christmas Eve).

We thank all applicants in advance. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We know that everyones career journey looks a bit different and experience comes in many forms. If youre unsure whether your experience matches all of the requirements but still think this would be a great fit we encourage you to apply. Sunnybrook Foundation values equity diversity and inclusion within the workplace and is committed to fostering a work environment where employees can bring their whole selves to work are valued for their diversity and feel a sense of belonging. Sunnybrook Foundation is committed to providing accessible employment practices. If you require accommodations during any stage of the recruitment process please advise us when submitting your application and email