Coordinator, Corporate and Community Partnerships (Road Hockey and Cricket)

At The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation, our mission is to create a world free from the fear of cancer. Cancer remains the number one cause of death for Canadians and our top priority is to accelerate cancer research and care. 

Our role is to garner support for Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, one of the world’s leading cancer research and treatment centres, through philanthropy, fundraising events, and our world-renowned lottery program. The work we accomplish drives groundbreaking research, relentless innovation, and a deep commitment to improving the lives of cancer patients and their loved ones. 

Now, we have an opportunity to blaze an even brighter future for everyone affected by cancer.  

We will Carry The Fire for cancer patients everywhere, lighting the way forward through discovery, reigniting our commitment to transform cancer outcomes and ease the profound suffering cancer causes patients and their loved ones.   

At the PMCF, every one of us carries the fire for someone else. Join us as we inspire a movement and help us achieve our vision to change the way we understand, diagnose, and treat cancer.  

Union: Non-Union 
Department: Corporate and Community Partnerships
Reports To: Senior Manager, Road Hockey 
Work Model: Hybrid (3 days in office)
Hours: 35 hours/week 
Hiring Range: $48,000 - $64,000
Status: Permanent, Full Time
Posted Date: February 21, 2025
Closing Date: March 9, 2025

The Coordinator, Corporate and Community Partnerships (Road Hockey and Cricket), plays a role in achieving The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation’s fundraising goals and in advancing The Princess Margaret’s mission to create a world free from the fear of cancer.

The Coordinator, is responsible for supporting the plans to maximize fundraising revenue for the events. This role very importantly involves implementing and executing the ongoing plan and will have a focus on the team-based events portfolio, which includes Road Hockey and Cricket to Conquer Cancer.

In addition to being a strong team player, the Coordinator, is responsible for:
- Support the achievement of the annual event strategies and fundraising goals
- Account Management of Road Hockey and Cricket to Conquer Cancer teams, ensuring participants/teams are added accurately to the fundraising platform (Raisin) and participants are provided with their fundraising link and user information
- Prospect and recruit NEW Teams (corporate and community), and Sponsors; you need to be very comfortable ‘asking’
- Steward the existing supporters of the events
- Provide support to the Events with a view towards continual reinvention to maintain our position as a leading Peer-to-Peer Fundraising event organization
- Work with our event logistics Agency
- Be a team player that supports the events
- Assist participants in reaching their fundraising goals by providing tools, resources, and personalized support, ensuring they feel empowered and connected to our cause.
- Develop an expert understanding of the Road Hockey and Cricket events to effectively engage with key stakeholders, providing timely and accurate information and support.
- Respond to participant inquiries with empathy and professionalism, acknowledging and resolving issues while maintaining a positive demeanor.
- Collaborate with event teams to execute orientation and recruitment initiatives, enhancing participant engagement and recruitment efforts.
- Offer event participants data, online support, and overall enthusiasm for their involvement with PMCF and their efforts in raising funds for cancer research.
- Provide constructive feedback and contribute to the development of internal processes related to events and fundraising.
- Communicate effectively and efficiently across the organization in both written and verbal form, ensuring clear and consistent messaging.
- Maintain a flexible mindset, allowing you to adjust to new tactics and strategies as they emerge.
- Undertake other projects and tasks as assigned to continue advancing the team's objectives.

We highly encourage you to submit a resume and cover letter to showcase your experience and enthusiasm for the role.

• Demonstrated 1-3 years in a sales and customer service-focused role required
• Post-secondary degree/diploma in Event/Sports Management, Project Management or equivalent work experience
• Experience in supporting fundraising events, including participant recruitment, engagement, and stewardship, demonstrating an ability to inspire and motivate individuals to reach their fundraising goals
• Familiarity with fundraising platforms or CRM systems such as Raisin, Blackbaud, DonorDrive, DonorPerfect, Raisely, or similar tools is considered an asset
• Excellent communication (written, verbal, and presentation) and interpersonal skills with the ability to understand the importance of fundraising and stewardship
• Experience with fundraising software programs, the ability to create and automate reports to track fundraising performance, and experience in data analysis would be considered an asset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); experience with relationship databases is an asset
• Strong hands on experience in executing plans while leveraging immediate opportunities and managing short-term objectives
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with donors and event participants, providing exceptional support and guidance to enhance their fundraising experience and maximize their contributions

We highly encourage you to submit a resume and cover letter to showcase your experience and enthusiasm for the role.

We believe that the way we work together is just as important as what we accomplish. By making choices and taking actions that align with our values, we achieve greater success, and our work lives become happier and more meaningful.

At PMCF, we strive to foster a culture built on Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence (CARE). Central to these values is our commitment to IDEAA: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism.

• Experience a sense of purpose that you won’t get anywhere else, in any other job. You will be making a difference for millions of people impacted by cancer
• We have an open and approachable culture that enables you to bring your best ideas forward
• We offer a hybrid work environment with 3 days in office (Tuesday, Thursday and one other day per week in office), or as required subject to business needs

UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, BIPOC, persons with disabilities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.