About the Role
SickKids Foundation is seeking a Co-op, Activation student to actively participate in a fast-paced fundraising team. This role supports the Core Corporate Partnership Team and Community Partnerships through activations, reporting directly to the Manager, Activation.
Responsibilities
- Assist Relationship Managers with various tasks to support fall activities and plan for upcoming events and campaigns.
- Support campaign activities and events to help increase donor engagement.
- Participate in store and event site visits.
- Assist in donor stewardship projects, including collateral management, fulfilling requests, thank you calls, and partner check-ins.
- Prepare donor correspondence and communications to support and cultivate relationships with Corporate Partners, donors, and stakeholders.
- Participate in scripted partner weekly calls when required.
- Assist in documenting call reports.
- Assist with general administrative duties including mass mailings, filing, file maintenance, copying, mail/couriers, and ordering of supplies.
- Provide additional support to Coordinators on the Corporate Partnership and Cause Marketing teams.
- Organize and collect collateral and other supplies for Corporate Partnership and Cause Marketing teams, which may occasionally require lifting 20lbs.
- Perform additional office duties and projects as required.
Requirements
- Working towards a bachelor's degree or diploma, preferably in fundraising, business administration, marketing, or community development.
- Knowledge of and experience with relational databases.
- Exceptional Microsoft Office skills.
- Discretion, tact, diplomacy, and attention to detail.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize work.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Interest and/or experience in corporate partnerships, experiential marketing, and fundraising.
- Ability to work well under pressure while juggling several competing priorities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Relational databases
- Fundraising
- Business administration
- Marketing
- Community development
- Corporate partnerships
- Experiential marketing
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Prioritization
Location
- Remote
- In-office
Work Type
- Co-op Placement
- Full-time
- Unpaid
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Co-op student
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree or diploma
Salary/Compensations
- Reimbursed for business related expenses up to $700 a month
About the Company
- SickKids Foundation is Canada's 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.
- The Foundation is the fundraising partner to The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and supports Precision Child Health (PCH).
- Core values include integrity, collaboration, excellence, innovation, and inclusion.
- Goals include delivering an unmatched donor experience, investing in people and culture, driving innovative and sustainable fundraising, and leading in digital charity.
- Committed to an inclusive culture by embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Aims to build awareness and skills in equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Committed to creating a safe, positive work environment.
- Committed to attracting and retaining passionate individuals to help create a healthier future.
- Looking to attract hardworking and committed people who want to challenge themselves and grow with a globally recognized brand.
- Committed to its people and the talents, capabilities, and perspectives they bring to the mission.
- Open and accessible to all, valuing and respecting every individual, and equally supporting every employee.
- Proud to have joined the BlackNorth Initiative’s CEO pledge.
Equal Opportunity
- SickKids Foundation is committed to an inclusive culture by embedding equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do.
- Inviting and encouraging individuals from diverse lived experiences from Black, Indigenous, communities of colour, people with disabilities, 2SLBTQIA+ community and all candidates who may contribute to the further diversification of the Foundation’s community.
- Candidates who require accommodation during the recruitment process should contact the Human Resources Department at: HR@sickkidsfoundation.com.
