Are you a relationship-builder, project management pro, and community champion all in one? Do you have a proven track record of creating memorable donors or client experiences, leading engaging events, and bringing stories to life through marketing? If so, we'd love to meet you!

At Lakeridge Health Foundation, we're dedicated to raising funds and awareness for the Oshawa and Whitby Hospitals of Lakeridge Health, as well as regional programs and partnerships. We're looking for a strategic, creative, and dynamic leader to help elevate our community presence, strengthen donor relationships, and drive critical fundraising efforts to support health care across Durham Region and beyond.?

Last year, we raised over $9 million, and we're growing to meet the evolving needs of our health system. With exciting projects on the horizon-including innovative equipment, capital renovations, groundbreaking research, and educational initiatives-this is a pivotal time to join our team and make lasting impact.

About the Role/Position Summary:

As?Senior Manager, Community Engagement, you will lead a creative and driven team of three, providing strategic oversight, mentorship, and inspiration across Events, Annual Giving, and Community Engagement portfolios. Reporting to the VP, Marketing & Community Engagement, you'll collaborate with Marketing and Philanthropy colleagues to support lead generation, donor and sponsor engagement, and community visibility. You'll be a key ambassador for Lakeridge Health Foundation, representing us at events across Durham Region and helping bring to life signature initiatives like Ride for the Ridge, NightShift, Golf Classic, and Gala. This is your opportunity to ignite partnerships, build meaningful donor connections, and drive innovative fundraising efforts that shape the future of health care in one of Canada's fastest-growing communities.

What You'll Be Doing:

Lead Generation & Community Building

• Be the face of Lakeridge Health Foundation in the community-cultivating relationships with local businesses, leaders, and groups.?
• Collaborate with internal teams to align outreach with donor strategies and research.?
• Give remarks at events or engage in planned public speaking when necessary.

Event Oversight and Strategy

• Oversee and support the Events Officer through their execution of signature events, Ridge for the ?Ridge, NightShift, Golf Classic, Gala and supporting team members as they create memorable, mission-driven experiences for attendees and sponsors alike.?

Accelerate Annual Giving (Donors under $1,000)

• Inspire and coach the Officer, Annual Giving as they execute a comprehensive multi-channel portfolio including direct mail, monthly, tribute, tele-fundraising, and grateful patient donors.

Refine and Grow Community Engagement

• Inspire and support the Community Engagement Officer as they execute a focused effort to retain, grow and steward the peer-to-peer fundraising and cause-marketing portfolio.
• Develop an overarching strategy to enhance the portfolio including new resourcing and promotion in the community.

Project Management and Additional Duties

• Collaborate on and oversee the execution of team members' annual operating plans and corresponding budgets, regularly reviewing project expenses and status, providing leadership and feedback to direct reports.
• Support and manage volunteers where appropriate to leverage relationships and support for the Foundation.
• Work with Manager, Marketing & Communications to plan and strategize lottery campaigns.
• Solicit corporate sponsorships on a case-by-case basis.

What you bring to the Role:

• Experience & Education: 10+ years in fundraising, marketing, sales, or community engagement, with post-secondary education or equivalent experience.
• Leadership & Strategy: Proven success leading teams, managing complex multi-channel programs, and developing impactful fundraising and/or engagement strategies.
• Relationship Building: Natural connector with experience in donor/sponsor solicitation, volunteer engagement, and public speaking across diverse settings.
• Project & Program Management: Skilled in setting priorities, meeting deadlines, and launching community-driven initiatives with long-term impact.
• Passionate & Creative Thinker: innovative mindset for bold new ideas, program architect with a passion for health care and a commitment to seeing projects launch and evolve long-term.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office and donor or customer relationship databases (e.g., Raiser's Edge); holds a valid driver's license.

Ready to Change Lives through Health Care Philanthropy?

What we have to offer:

When you work for our Foundation, you join a high-functioning, innovative and collaborative team with strong leadership and a supportive Board of Directors. With a strategic plan in place, the Foundation is amid an exciting path forward with a focus on making the biggest impact yet on local health care.

We offer an excellent package to employees including an outstanding pension plan via Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), competitive salary, benefits, and the opportunity to progress and build your career.?

Who we are:

Lakeridge Health Foundation supports the Oshawa and Whitby hospitals as well as regional programs and partnerships of Lakeridge Health, one of Ontario's largest health systems. Through generous support of individuals, corporations, and volunteers, our major, planned, annual, and community giving programs we raise vital funds to advance health care in Durham Region and beyond, ensuring exceptional health care is available close to home.

Lakeridge Health Foundation is accredited by Imagine Canada.

How to apply:?

Lakeridge Health Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds. Accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process in accordance with applicable laws-please inform us of any needs in advance. We've partnered with Predictive Success Corporation to support our hiring process using the Predictive Index Behaviour Assessment, a science-based tool that offers insights into candidates' unique motivations and work styles. All applications and inquiries will be handled with strict confidentiality.

To apply for this position, please send your cover letter and resume.

The job posting will close on July 14, 2025 @ 12:00 p.m.

No phone calls, please.

We thank all applicants in advance.