Officer, Donor and Events (Contract) / Agent(e), Dons et Événements (Contrat)- job post Cheo Foundat

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Reports To: Director, Events and Lotteries

What we offer: Competitive non-profit salary ($65,000-72,000). As this is a temporary role, you will be provided with pay-in-lieu of benefits.

Location: Hybrid CHEO Foundation 415 Smyth Road, Ottawa, ON, K1H 8M8

Deadline to Apply: August 28, 2026

About CHEO Foundation

CHEO Foundation is the philanthropic arm of CHEO, CHEO Research Institute and Roger Neilson Children’s Hospice. For 50 years, CHEO Foundation has been the link between these respected institutions and the generous community that supports them. CHEO Foundation staff members are inspired by donors and community event participants who support pediatric healthcare, cutting-edge research and essential services to ensure children and youth can live their best lives. We are proud to put the interests of kids at the forefront of our decisions and we are intentional in everything we do. We improve by learning from experiences and by being accountable for our outcomes. We take care of ourselves and each other, embrace equity, diversity, inclusivity and indigeneity, and celebrate success as a team.

The CHEO Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to practices that support Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Indigeneity.

About the Role

The Officer, Donor and Events plays a key role in delivering CHEO Foundation’s signature events and supporting the donor, participant, sponsor and partner experiences connected to events and lotteries. This role plans, coordinates and executes assigned signature events, supports lottery and event activity across the team and helps ensure details, timelines, data and relationships are managed with care.

About You

You are a strong communicator who is highly organized, detail oriented and comfortable managing multiple priorities at once. You bring initiative, sound judgment and a practical approach to problem solving.

You enjoy working with vendors, donors, participants, sponsors, volunteers and colleagues, and you understand that strong event delivery depends on both careful planning and responsive service. You are comfortable moving between logistics, relationship support, data management and on-site execution.

You are a team player who brings a positive, steady approach in a busy, high-volume environment and takes pride in representing CHEO Foundation with professionalism and care.

Primary Responsibilities

Signature Event Lead

· Lead assigned signature event including planning, project coordination, execution and issue resolution.

· Develop and maintain event plans, timelines, task lists and related project management tools.

· Work with internal colleagues, vendors, volunteers, hospital partners and external stakeholders to support high quality event delivery.

· Provide event reporting during campaigns and prepare post event summaries, including key learnings and practical recommendations.

· Uphold CHEO Foundation brand standards and support a positive experience for participants, donors, sponsors and community members.

Event and Lottery Support

· Provide planning and operational support to team members across other signature events and lottery campaigns.

· Support partner stewardship within lottery campaigns, including timely follow up and service-oriented communication.

· Coordinate event and lottery activities that require input from colleagues, vendors, volunteers, participants and partners.

Donor, Participant and Sponsor Stewardship

· Act as a liaison for participants, donors and sponsors connected to signature events and lotteries.

· Work across teams to support stewardship of event participants, donors and sponsors.

· Participate in stewardship committee discussions and contribute practical insights from events and donor interactions.

· Identify and share potential prospects or relationship opportunities with the individual philanthropy and corporate philanthropy teams.

· Support proactive donor, participant and community outreach, including phone and email follow up.

Data, Finance and Reporting

· Maintain accurate records in Raiser’s Edge, Asana and related tools, with strong attention to data quality and confidentiality.

· Track event expenses and work within approved budgets.

· Support finance, reporting and reconciliation processes connected to events, lotteries and donor activity.

Qualifications

· Post secondary education in event management, fundraising, communications, business, hospitality or a related field, or equivalent experience.

· Experience in event planning, fundraising events, community events or a related role.

· Strong project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple initiatives, deadlines and stakeholders.

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

· Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate data, documentation and follow up.

· Ability to work independently, use sound judgment and know when to escalate issues.

· Comfort working in a collaborative team environment with shifting priorities.

· Ability to work evenings and weekends, as required.

· Experience working with vendors, sponsors, donors, participants, volunteers or community partners an asset

· Proficiency with CRM software, donor databases or project management tools; experience with Raiser’s Edge and Asana is an asset.

· Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

· Ability to work in French and English is an asset.

Application Process

Please send your resume with a cover letter to apply@cheofoundation.com with the position title in the subject line. Although we appreciate the interest of all candidates, only candidates invited for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls please.

The CHEO Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Should you require any accommodation during the application process please notify Human Resources as per the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00-$72,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events
Company pension
Dental care
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
Mileage reimbursement
On-site gym
On-site parking
Paid time off
Vision care
Work from home
Application question(s):

Please ensure you are submitting a Cover Letter. Resumes without cover letters will not be reviewed.
Experience:

HTML: 2 years (required)
CSS: 2 years (required)
Language:

English (required)
French (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ottawa, ON K1H 8M8