Director, Stewardship Events

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.

Established in 1982, PMCF has been setting daring and audacious goals with a mindset that is driven by our culture and passion for the cause. We have pioneered many successful fundraising programs, including our world-leading Princess Margaret Home Lottery, and some of the world’s largest peer-to-peer cancer fundraising events, and have sophisticated Major & Transformational Gifts and Estates & Gift Planning programs.

Now we are seeking a strategic, creative and collaborative people leader who is adept in donor experiences and events and will partner with a diverse team of 30+ stewardship, communications and fundraising professionals in achieving their ambitious goals as we plan a historic, comprehensive fundraising campaign for The Princess Margaret.

Reporting to the Associate Vice President, Donor Experience and Stewardship, the Director, Donor Experience and Events will be responsible for building and leading a team of event professionals that deliver best-in class stewardship, recognition and cultivation events, as well as curated experiences, for major, transformational and estate giving donors and prospects. These events recognize and engage donors and prospective donors, typically at the $1M+ giving level, and include but are not limited to annual awards, Centre openings, tours, Chair/Professorship/Fellowship celebrations, space dedications, recognition society-specific events, annual lunches/dinners and virtual/livestream programming. The Director will partner with key counterparts across the Foundation to support collaborative and impactful opportunities that help elevate achievement and results in major, transformational and estate giving across the organization.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

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.

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