Mackenzie Health Foundation raises essential funds to support Mackenzie Health, ensuring access to top talent, equipment, and technology for exceptional patient care. The successful $250 million Ultimate Campaign set a new standard for community philanthropy, and with our updated Strategic Plan, we are committed to advancing healthcare in York Region. As we look ahead to 2025, our bold theme, “Be Part of Something Bigger,” reflects our commitment to making a greater impact together.
We are seeking an entrepreneurial and results-driven Manager for Signature and Community Events. This role aims to expand community engagement and support throughout York Region and surrounding areas, helping us achieve our fundraising goals.
If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact, we invite you to join us in shaping a healthier future for everyone.
Position Summary
The Manager, Signature and Community Events, reporting to the Director of Community Engagement, is responsible for developing, executing, and driving revenue generation for both signature events and community engagement initiatives. This role involves leading and coaching the event and community engagement team.
The Manager collaborates with team members to build strong relationships with community partners and volunteers dedicated to the signature event program. Their efforts aim to execute signature and third-party events, generating sponsorship revenue in the range of $500 to $100,000.
Additionally, they will also develop and promote signature events that offer an exceptional donor experience, ensuring alignment with the Foundations’ operations. This is an exciting opportunity for a fundraising professional to take on the challenge of enhancing community engagement and enriching the partnership experience.
Primary Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Director, Community Engagement, to assist in developing the signature event plan, budget and key performance indicators
- Actively participate in revenue generation by maintaining a portfolio of prospects and donors at various stages: identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship. This portfolio includes, but is not limited to, small to medium-sized businesses and individuals
- Effectively manages and leads the Signature and Community Events team, providing coaching and guidance
- Promotes learning, development and teamwork in partnership with other portfolios in the Foundation.
- Establishes processes and practices that advance the portfolio’s performance and support the Foundation’s goals
- Develops, executes and coordinates the Foundation’s Signature Special Events. This includes overseeing all event sponsorship fundraising, logistical planning, event preparation, and overall management of printed materials and event logistics, working closely with the volunteer committee and committee chairs
- Build and cultivate a portfolio of up to 150+ prospects and donors at various stages of development. The portfolio includes but is not limited to individuals, foundations, schools, small to medium size businesses, community groups and employees of York Region
- Utilizes proactive identification and qualification strategies, i.e. cold calling, to identify untapped revenue sources and expand the prospect pool for building a prospect pipeline
- Implements various fundraising strategies to advance portfolio performance, including personal solicitation, direct marketing, cause-related marketing, community events, peer-to-peer fundraising, and crowdfunding. Identifies other strategic processes and practices as required
- Acts as an Ambassador by attending community events and activities as required
- Develops, implements and monitors business plans and budgets for portfolio in consultation with the Foundation Senior Management to ensure both overall and event-specific objectives are met
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned
What must you have?
- University degree or college diploma in fundraising, events or related field
- Post-secondary diploma/certificate in Fundraising, Non-Profit Management, Event Management, or another related field is an asset
- Minimum 3 to 5 years management experience in events fundraising, preferably in the not-for-profit sector
- Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle
What else do you bring?
- Fundraising, sponsorship or sales experience with a proven track record of successfully securing gifts or sponsorships
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple fundraising events
- Familiarity with the non-profit sector, specifically in special event strategies and sponsorship fundraising
- Previous experience working with senior-level volunteers in the non-profit sector
- Strong presentation skills, both oral and written, are essential
- Excellent multitasking abilities; capable of working under pressure and meeting deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to work individually and effectively motivate volunteers
- Experience in social media and website management
- Capable of exercising sound judgment and maintaining confidentiality when dealing with volunteers, donors and staff. Must show patience and understanding toward the needs of others
- Proactive in anticipating, communicating, and resolving issues with minimal guidance
- Organized with strong attention to detail and effective time management skills
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)
- Experience using Raiser's Edge and AKA raisin
- Extremely organized and proactive with the foresight to anticipate and solve problems quickly;
- Ability to handle sensitive situations with confidentiality, tact and diplomacy
- Proven strong attendance record
The position supports the Foundation’s mission of enhancing health care in York Region and offers a fulfilling work environment with growth opportunities and a culture of inclusivity and belonging.
*You may be required to work at any site of Mackenzie Health.
