ABOUT US
SickKids Foundation, with over 50 years of philanthropic impact 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. 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 child's 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. (https://www.sickkidsfoundation.com/aboutus/equitydiversityandinclusion)
We’re committed to attracting and retaining passionate individuals to help create a healthier future. That’s 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 Foundation’s 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.
We’re 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: $70,056 – $82,418; with the ability to progress to a maximum of $98,902. 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: https://www.sickkidsfoundation.com/careersandvolunteers (https://www.sickkidsfoundation.com/careersandvolunteers)
Please 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 Initiative’s 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 Foundation’s community.
Candidates who require accommodation during the recruitment process should contact the People & Culture team at: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
