Company: CAMH

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary: $68841.8 – 78129.98 per year

Job date: Tue, 15 Apr 2025 23:36:11 GMT

Job description: Hi! I’m Candice Valentine, Sr. Manager, Donor Engagement Programs at CAMH Foundation.Are you passionate about mental health and making a difference? Join CAMH Foundation-the fundraising arm of CAMH, a world-leading mental health hospital-as our Donor Engagement Specialist!An excellent Donor Engagement Specialist is defined not just by technical skills, but by passion, an innovative spirit, and a deep motivation for the mental health movement. It’s someone who asks the right questions, listens intently, and applies strong critical thinking to every interaction.If that sounds like you, I encourage you to join me for a conversation about your interest in the CAMH Foundation. You’ll have the opportunity to meet an incredible team and share how your career aspirations align with our mission to create a world where no one is left behind.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 for public policy improvements 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.The Brand and Donor Engagement team is responsible for activating donor engagement programs that attract, engage, and retain donors from priority communities. As members of the team, we are committed to fostering a positive and safe work environment where we support one another, listen and learn from each other, and remain accountable to our many key stakeholders.THE OPPORTUNITY
The Specialist, Donor Engagement Programs is a critical member of the Brand and Donor Engagement team, dedicated to building the mental health movement through compelling engagement opportunities.This role is responsible for the project management and execution of activities within CAMH Foundation’s donor engagement programs, including womenmind, Business Leaders for Mental Health Action, and CAMH Engage. The Specialist will work closely with the Sr. Manager, Donor Engagement Programs to deliver high-quality engagement experiences across a variety of channels-such as virtual events, in-person events, digital communications, and content.The Specialist will also maintain strong collaborative relationships with colleagues across the Fundraising, Impact Communications, and Events teams to ensure seamless activation of donor engagement tactics. You’ll manage exciting donor projects, build meaningful relationships, and support our mission to transform lives.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the project management and activation of donor engagement program tactics, managing core project elements including project timelines, development of briefs, coordination of internal teams to support event elements like invitations and speaking remarks.
• Manage communication timelines and provide ongoing status updates to cross-functional teams.
• Support the implementation of meaningful engagement activities across a wide array of platforms (in person, events, written communications, digital etc.) for priority donor groups.
• Collaborate and liaise with vendors, hospital, and business partners to help deliver best-in-class meaningful community engagement opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Segment Leads, Finance, Operations, Event Activation, Impact Communications) to identify donor needs and opportunities to enhance the donor experience of priority donor communities through donor programs.
• Maintain project budget tracking and report back mechanism.
• Manage invoice and approval process for program engagement tactics.
• Support Sr. Manager Donor Engagement Programs with adhoc special projects.
• Create and maintain processes that enable excellent cross-functional collaboration between segment and relationship leads and the Marketing and Donor Experience team. Ensure that all internal stakeholders have an opportunity to provide input and feedback on program strategies and tactics.
• Contribute to the definition of key performance indicators for donor engagement programs and activities and collaborate closely with Sr. Manager, Donor Engagement Programs on the feedback and data collection process on a quarterly basis (at minimum) to evaluate the efficacy of programs and tactics based on quantitative and qualitative data and input from internal and external stakeholders. Responsible for disseminating feedback and learnings and implementing them to future activity.
• Evaluate data and utilize research and insights into donors across segments to establish baselines and inform program development.
• Foster an inclusive, positive, and collaborative culture within both the Brand & Donor Engagement team broader the Foundation team.

• Post secondary education or a combination of relevant comparable skills.
• 3-5 years of previous work experience in marketing, project management or events.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent troubleshooting and critical thinking skills.
• Exemplary attention to detail with excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills.
• Understanding of project management fundamentals.
• Comfort with ambiguity and building new processes.
• Excellent relationship-building with internal and external relationships to achieve results.
• Exceptional communication skills with evidence of strong and persuasive writing skills complemented by superior attention to detail.
• Understanding of what makes a great event or piece of communication, ability to create emotionally compelling experiences.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• High level of professionalism and a positive attitude.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities and be self-motivated in a high-pressure and demanding work environment.
• Flexible, agile, and comfortable in managing change.
• Proven ability to exercise diplomacy and good judgment.
• Proficiency in the full suite of Microsoft Office products; Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Working knowledge of Canva, project management platforms and internet tools.
• Occasional work on evenings and weekends required.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM
We are a highly motivated, passionate, and supportive team committed to improving mental health outcomes. We care about one another, reaching our full potential, making a difference in our communities, and achieving shared success. We live our values-embracing the challenge to be our best, thinking progressively to keep growing, and working collaboratively to deliver best-in-class engagement to our donors and community groups.

• Approachable and caring leaders who support your development through coaching and meaningful growth opportunities.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, and high-performing team that values well-being and work-life balance
• Development opportunities where your input makes a difference.
• Opportunities to do fun and exciting work.
• Employee perks such as; employer-paid benefits, contribution to HOOPP Pension Plan, and Hybrid Work.

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: $68,841.80 to $78,129.98 per yearCAMH 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.CAMH is a fully affiliated teaching hospital and research institute of the University of Toronto. As a CAMH employee, you will contribute to our mission by supporting teaching, research, and clinical care across the hospital.CAMH is dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment is to foster a workplace, teaching, and learning environment that is inclusive, respectful, and free from discrimination or harassment.CAMH strongly encourages applications from candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples; Black and other racialized communities; LGBTQ2S+ communities; women; and people with disabilities, including those with lived experience of mental health and substance use challenges.We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Thank you to all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you require accommodations during the application or recruitment process, please let us know.

CAMH Foundation is seeking a passionate Donor Engagement Specialist to join their team in support of CAMH, a leading mental health hospital. The role involves project management and execution of engagement programs, collaborating with internal teams, and building relationships with donors. The ideal candidate should have marketing or project management experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently. CAMH Foundation values a supportive work environment, offers development opportunities, and promotes work-life balance. The salary range for this position is $68,841.80 to $78,129.98 per year. CAMH Foundation is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.