Associate, Personalized Donor Stewardship - Foundation-camh

This role involves remote/work from home with a requirement for a minimum of two (2) days per week working onsite and may be subject to change as the organization works through its hybrid workforce plan and/or changing needs of the Foundation. We care about our team and community and are aligned with CAMH’s health and safety practices.

ABOUT CAMH FOUNDATION

Hi! I’m Lin Hou, Senior Manager, Personalized Donor Stewardship. I’m proud to be part of the Foundation, working for a meaningful cause and collaborating with an exceptional team.

I believe the key to an excellent Associate, Personalized Donor Stewardship (full-time, temporary until February 2027) is not just the technical skills but the knowledge of the organization’s business, asking the right questions, listening to the answers, and believing in the organization’s mission.

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is Canada’s largest mental health teaching hospital and one of the world’s leading research centres in its field. With a dedicated staff of more than 5,000 physicians, clinicians, researchers, educators, and support staff, CAMH offers outstanding clinical care to more than 38,000 patients each year. The organization conducts ground-breaking research, provides expert training to healthcare professionals and scientists, develops innovative health promotion and prevention strategies, and advocates on public policy issues at all levels of government.

CAMH Foundation is charged with raising and stewarding funds in support of CAMH. Its role is to help transform the way we understand and address mental illness by raising awareness and increasing engagement across the country. Generous and dedicated supporters help CAMH advance discovery and innovation, build spaces that promote recovery, and break down the stigma of mental illness.

With a vision to inspire philanthropy to solve the greatest mental health challenges of our time, the Philanthropy team is responsible for inspiring philanthropic support from individuals in the private sector, making up over 70% of CAMH Foundation’s annual revenue. As members of the team, we are committed to being positive culture carriers, adaptable change agents, clear, proactive communicators and to leading a culture of helpfulness. Team members approach their work from the perspective of curiosity and a common purpose to nurture life-long relationships outside and inside CAMH.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

The Associate, Personalized Donor Stewardship is a critical member of the Philanthropy team that provides administrative leadership and stewardship support to a highly driven senior team, including the Chief Philanthropy Officer, Directors of Principal Gifts, and Senior Development Officers.

This role will provide administrative leadership and support to the Senior Manager, Personalized Donor Stewardship, and stewardship initiatives to strengthen relationships with key donors and to secure increased funding, and ultimately donor retention and renewal.

The Associate, Personalized Donor Stewardship will be a highly motivated, agile, energetic, versatile, collaborative team player who can multitask projects, understand nuance, and is able to recognize priorities in ensuring that we are meeting and exceeding our donors’ expectations. The new incumbent will require strong administrative and organizational skills with a demonstrated understanding of the complexities and issues inherent in major gift fundraising.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The role of Associate, Personalized Donor Stewardship will include but is not limited to the following:

The purpose of establishing this role at the Foundation is to ensure our Major Gift donors are engaged, communicated with on a regular basis in meaningful and personalized ways, feel appreciated, and are recognized for the contributions they have made that are essential to CAMH’s success.

Don’t sweat it if you don’t have everything listed above. We believe in growth and curiosity. If you have some of these qualities and believe this is the position that will make you excited to come into work every day, then we want to hear from you!

Salary Range: $61,739 to $69,388 annually

CAMH Foundation is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations and will work with you to meet your needs. If you are a person with a disability and require assistance during the application process, please don’t hesitate to reach out! Please contact HR.Foundation@camh.ca. We celebrate our inclusive work environment and welcome members of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply.

Our North Star is creating hope and improving outcomes for people facing mental illness. We work in respectful partnerships with each other and our hospital partners to inspire philanthropy and raise awareness in support of mental health.