Fundraising Event Coordinator, Corporate & Community Partnerships

Union: Non-Union
Department: Corporate and Community Partnerships
Reports to: Associate Director Participant Experience
Hours: 35 hours
Salary Range: $50000 - $60000 (plus other compensation elements such as bonus pension and more)
Status: Permanent Full Time
Vacancy: Existing Vacancy - Backfill
Posted Date: May 8 2026
Closing Date: May 28 2026

As an Event & Fundraising Coordinator you will serve as the face of our events team and our six signature events:

• The Princess Margaret RIDE
• The Princess Margaret Walk
• The Princess Margaret Journey
• The Princess Margaret RIDE North
• The Princess Margaret Road Hockey
• The Princess Margaret Cricket

You will play a dual role as both a passionate fundraiser and a steward of our cause. As a key member of the fundraising support team you will help cultivate relationships with participants and donors support them in their fundraising efforts and ensure they have a positive experience. You will correspond daily with participants donors and other stakeholders to resolve issues provide information and be an ambassador of PMCF events. This role is perfect for someone looking to develop their fundraising skills while engaging with our community and supporting our mission.

As a front-line fundraiser with the PMCF you will:

• Connect with current past and potential future event participants on a daily basis to provide support answer inquiries and motivate them in their fundraising efforts. This will include making and answering inbound and outbound calls emails SMS messages and Live Chats.
• Assist participants in reaching their fundraising goals by providing tools resources and personalized support ensuring they feel empowered and connected to our cause.
• Develop an expert understanding of events to effectively engage with key stakeholders providing timely and accurate information and support.
• Respond to participant inquiries with empathy and professionalism acknowledging and resolving issues while maintaining a positive demeanor.
• Collaborate with event teams to execute orientation and recruitment initiatives enhancing participant engagement and recruitment efforts.
• Offer event participants data online support and overall enthusiasm for their involvement with PMCF and their efforts in raising funds for cancer research.
• Engage in communication across various channels involving cross-functional team members to ensure cohesive support for participants and donors.
• Provide constructive feedback and contribute to the development of internal processes related to events and fundraising.
• Communicate effectively and efficiently across the organization in both written and verbal form ensuring clear and consistent messaging.
• Maintain a flexible mindset allowing you to adjust to new tactics and strategies as they emerge.
• Undertake other projects and tasks as assigned to continue advancing the teams objectives.

Qualifications :

• Post-secondary degree/diploma or equivalent work experience; with a preference for experience in supporting fundraising events including participant recruitment engagement and stewardship demonstrating an ability to inspire and motivate individuals to reach their fundraising goals.
• 1-3 years in a sales and customer service-focused role with previous experience working within a call centre environment offering customer service and sales.
• Familiarity with fundraising platforms or CRM systems such as Raisin Blackbaud DonorDrive DonorPerfect Raisely or similar tools is considered an asset.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with donors and event participants providing exceptional support and guidance to enhance their fundraising experience and maximize their contributions.
• Ability to complete high-volume outbound calls/emails during peak periods.
• Excellent communication (written verbal and presentation) and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint); experience with relationship databases is an asset.
• Proven experience collaborating and problem-solving with team members and independently.

Additional Information :

We 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 wont get anywhere else in any other job. You will be making a difference for millions of people impacted by cancer
• We have an open and approachable culture that enables you to bring your best ideas forward
• 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 2SLGBTQ 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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time