Coordinator, Donor Recognition

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: Major and Transformational Giving
Hours: 35 hours
Salary range: $48,000 - $60,000 (with additional benefits such as bonuses, pension, etc.)
Status: Permanent, Full Time
Posted Date: May 20, 2025
Closing Date: June 8, 2025

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Donor Recognition, the Coordinator, Donor Recognition will support The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation’s donor recognition program, as well as contributing to projects and processes that support best-in-class donor experiences. This person will possess strong experience in donor relations, provide  innovative and strategic thinking, and will use results-driven approaches to inform continuous improvements.

As a member of the Donor Experience and Stewardship Team, the Coordinator, Donor Recognition will:

• Coordinate the annual calendar of updates across all donor wall systems at The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation
• Prepare donor recognition lists for review while ensuring accuracy and timely delivery
• Build and maintain accurate rosters and lists of donor recognition societies, an inventory of existing donor signage and new recognition opportunities, including a photo library of new and existing recognition opportunities
• Build strong knowledge of Princess Margaret occupied spaces and buildings as it relates to existing and new recognition programs and naming opportunities
• Develop donor recognition materials including recognition packages, renderings and bespoke recognition pieces
• Maintain and ensure the integrity of the CRM and the accuracy of donor recognition records
• Assist in the planning and execution of donor recognition and stewardship engagement strategies
• Support the documentation and updating of donor recognition processes and procedures
• Monitor industry best-practices in donor relations and recognition

• Completion of undergraduate/graduate degree or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 2+ years working in donor relations or operations in the non-profit sector
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for both internal and external audiences
• Proven experience working cross-functionally with team members at all levels, and ability to implement complex projects
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and comfort managing through ambiguity
• High degree of organization and self-motivation
• Excellent project management skills, and experience using project management tools like Asana is an asset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, experience working within a CRM
• Experience using creative platforms like In-Design, Canva, and/or Adobe Creative Suite
• The successful candidate will demonstrate professionalism, service-orientation, excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills

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 offer a competitive compensation package including competitive salary, incentive pay, health benefits, and Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan
• We have an open and approachable culture that enables you to bring your best ideas forward
• We will invest in your growth through ongoing learning opportunities, individual development planning, and education assistance programs
• We offer a hybrid work environment with 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. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.

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.