Stewardship Officer - Foundation - Regular full-time 2025-13822

Sunnybrook Foundation inspires lasting support for Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, one of Canada’s largest and most dynamic health science centres impacting the lives of the more than 1.3 million patients it sees each year. Sunnybrook has ranked #2 in Canada, and #24 worldwide, in Newsweek’s annual World’s Best Hospitals 2025 list. This is the seventh consecutive year Sunnybrook has received this recognition.

Together with our donor community, Sunnybrook Foundation raises critical funds for Sunnybrook’s world class academic health sciences centre to achieve our shared vision to invent the future of health care. With ambitious goals ahead, the Foundation is committed to continuing to grow our results and impact as we help Sunnybrook to raise sights, uncover new possibilities, develop talent, and deliver exceptional care.

We are one team in pursuit of a common purpose – to inspire lasting support for Sunnybrook – and we are guided by our values: Build Connectedness, Act with Integrity, Meaningful Collaboration and Strive for Excellence.

Position Overview

Sunnybrook Foundation is seeking a Stewardship Officer. A proactive and motivated professional, the Stewardship Officer will support the Philanthropy team to build and grow a portfolio of major giving prospects and donors developing strategies and stewardship plans to deepen donor engagement and experience.

The ideal candidate will appreciate the complexity of the hospital environment, create mutually beneficial partnerships, and be skilled at collaboration across the Foundation and Hospital. As a collaborative, adaptable, and contributing member of the Stewardship team, the Stewardship Officer will subscribe to our ‘one vision, one goal’ philosophy.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Remain abreast of best practices in the field with respect to donor recognition and stewardship
• Act as an internal resource on stewardship activity for other Foundation staff
• Collaborate with the philanthropy team to develop donor acknowledgment, recognition and stewardship strategies and plans, and support the delivery of customized engagement opportunities and materials to both donors and prospective donors, as required
• Support other teams to assist with the strategic development and execution of stewardship events and/or marketing initiatives to maximize donor engagement and philanthropic opportunities, when appropriate.
• Ensure that all obligations outlined in donor agreements are fulfilled in a timely manner, and monitored and tracked in Raiser’s Edge and Digital Edge
• Prepare outlines and collaborate with the Donor Communications team on print and electronic communications to and about the impact of donor giving
• Manage the preparation and delivery of stewardship and fund reports and communications to donors
• Uses vital metrics to achieve higher retention rates and donor satisfaction.
• Tracking metrics to assess donors' current engagement and activity to determine which efforts have the most significant business impact.
• Perform other duties as needed

Qualifications & Competencies

• Post-secondary education in Non-Profit Management, Fundraising or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of three to five years progressive experience in a fundraising organization with exposure to major gifts, donor stewardship and recognition best practices Understanding of fundraising principles, donor motivations, and stewardship principles.
• Passion for inspiring philanthropic support with and exceptional donor experience in a hospital foundation or similarly complex environment.
• Creative mindset and a passion for enhancing the donor experience.
• Experience developing major gift recognition, communication and stewardship plans.
• Demonstrate data-mindset, with strong analytical skills.
• Strong project management skills with high regard for accuracy and attention to detail.
• Work comfortably in a highly collaborative team environment; manage competing interests and multiple requests from different stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate potential risks and/or conflicts and take appropriate actions, to organize and prioritize work.
• A person of integrity; committed to upholding professional ethics and encouraging philanthropic best practices.
• Proficiency in donor database management systems (e.g., Raiser’s Edge) and Microsoft Office Suite, with an ability to learn new software quickly.
• CFRE and/or CMP designations considered an asset.

Total Rewards Package

The hiring range for this position is $70,000 – 80,000. The salary will be determined based on the successful candidate’s years of experience, qualifications and competencies that are relevant to this position.

In addition to salary, our competitive compensation package also includes, comprehensive health and dental benefits, HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Recognition Officer 2025 Plan), hybrid work environment with a minimum of two (2) days in office, 2 float days each fiscal year and additional Sunny Days (long weekend closures in advance of summer long weekends and Christmas Eve).

We thank all applicants in advance. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We know that everyone’s career journey looks a bit different and experience comes in many forms. If you’re unsure whether your experience matches all of the requirements but still think this would be a great fit, we encourage you to apply.

Sunnybrook Foundation values equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace and is committed to fostering a work environment where employees can bring their whole selves to work, are valued for their diversity, and feel a sense of belonging.

Sunnybrook Foundation is committed to providing accessible employment practices. If you require accommodations during any stage of the recruitment process, please advise us when submitting your application and email FoundationHR@sunnybrook.ca.