Financial Services – AVP, Delivery Services, Toronto

• Department : Princess Margaret Foundation

Company Description

At The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation, our mission is to create a world free from the fear of cancer. Cancer remains the number one cause of death for Canadians and our top priority is to accelerate cancer research and care.

Our role is to garner support for Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, one of the world’s leading cancer research and treatment centres, through philanthropy, fundraising events, and our world-renowned lottery program. The work we accomplish drives groundbreaking research, relentless innovation, and a deep commitment to improving the lives of cancer patients and their loved ones.

Now, we have an opportunity to blaze an even brighter future for everyone affected by cancer.

We will Carry The Fire for cancer patients everywhere, lighting the way forward through discovery, reigniting our commitment to transform cancer outcomes and ease the profound suffering cancer causes patients and their loved ones.

At the PMCF, every one of us carries the fire for someone else. Join us as we inspire a movement and help us achieve our vision to change the way we understand, diagnose, and treat cancer.

Job Description

Union : Non-Union

Site : 700 University Avenue

Department : Major and Estate Giving

Reports to : Vice President, Major & Transformational Gifts

Hours : 35 hours

Hiring Range : $160,000 - $220,000 (with bonuses, pensions and other benefits)

Status : Permanent, Full Time

Posted Date : February 21, 2025

Closing Date : March 17, 2025

Established in 1982, The PMCF has been setting daring and audacious goals with a mindset that is driven by our culture and passion for the cause. We have pioneered many successful fundraising programs, including our world-leading Princess Margaret Home Lottery, and some of the world’s largest peer-to-peer cancer fundraising events, and have sophisticated Major & Transformational Gifts and Estates & Gift Planning programs.

As we prepare to launch a historic, comprehensive fundraising campaign for The Princess Margaret, we are seeking an engaged, strategic and results-driven leader to help lead and grow the Major Gifts program. Reporting to the Vice President, Major & Transformational Gifts, the Associate Vice President, Major Gifts (the AVP) will provide leadership to a talented team of 4-5 direct reports, including major gift fundraisers and support staff, and contribute to strategy and operations across a broader team of 25+ fundraising professionals. In addition to managing a personal portfolio of major and transformational gift donors and prospects, the AVP will be a collaborative team player and an effective resource for colleagues, helping Major Gifts staff devise, communicate and execute strategies that will inspire giving.

With superb relationship management skills and a deep commitment to stewardship, the AVP will strengthen relationships with donors and prospects, leaders across The Princess Margaret and UHN. In addition, the AVP will collaborate closely with leadership, clinicians and researchers from across The Princess Margaret and UHN; PMCF Board members; senior campaign volunteers; and other colleagues in achieving their goals and mandate.

The AVP will focus their time, attention, and efforts in the following areas :

• In close collaboration with the Vice President, Major & Transformational Gifts, provide strategic fundraising and operational leadership for the Major & Transformational Gifts team
• Support various elements of business development, strategic planning and operations, including staff recruitment and retention, professional development, budget planning, reporting, and the establishment, monitoring and achievement of fundraising goals and non-financial metrics
• Lead, motivate, coach and inspire a team of direct reports (both major gift fundraisers and administrative / support staff) to achieve their individual and collective goals
• Manage a dedicated portfolio of major ($50,000-$4,999,999) and transformational ($5,000,000+) gift prospects / donors, generating fundraising revenue toward our ambitious fundraising goals, and driving results on an annual basis and for the duration of the campaign
• Support leadership staff and volunteers in the development and execution of transformational gifts
• Provide mentorship and guidance in major giving for a growing and high-performing Major & Transformational Gifts team, contributing to overall team culture and performance
• In conjunction with the Vice President, Major & Transformational Gifts and other colleagues, support planning activities to prepare for a successful launch and implementation of The PMCF’s comprehensive fundraising campaign
• Work collaboratively across business units (such as Campaign, Stewardship & Donor Experience, Estates & Gift Planning, Community & Corporate Partnerships, and Leadership & Annual Giving) to ensure strategies and plans are aligned; contribute to strong cross-business supporter engagement; enable an exceptional supporter experience; and foster revenue generation opportunities within and outside of the immediate portfolio
• Promote a culture of philanthropy across The PMCF, The Princess Margaret and UHN

Qualifications

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 :

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in progressive leadership roles in major gift fundraising, with a proven track record of independently securing $1M+ gifts
• A minimum of 5-7 years of experience as a people leader, including of fundraising staff
• Experience in successfully cultivating, soliciting and stewarding transformational ($5M+) gifts is an asset
• Exceptional relationship management skills, including agility in navigating complex dynamics with donors, their families, and professional advisors
• Demonstrated success engaging, motivating and supporting senior volunteers to advance major and transformational gift fundraising goals
• Experience working in complex healthcare and / or academic environments is preferred
• A bachelor’s degree or higher, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience
• Strong understanding of the Canadian philanthropic landscape
• Ability to work collaboratively with senior leaders, clinicians, researchers, and other colleagues
• Strong and consistently demonstrated alignment with the values of Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence
• Demonstrated commitment to the principles of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism (IDEAA)

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 won’t 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 competitive compensation package including competitive salary, incentive pay, health benefits, and Health of Ontario Pension Plan
• We will invest in your growth through ongoing learning opportunities, individual development planning, and education assistance programs
• We offer a hybrid work environment with 3 days in office (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.

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.