Title: Research Officer
Site: The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation (700 University Avenue, 4th Floor)
Department: Foundation
Status: Temporary Full-time (6 months)
Do you want to be part of a bold, daring, and ambitious team that will Conquer Cancer In Our Lifetime?
About Us
As one of the world’s leading cancer charities, The PMCF raises funds for Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, one of the top 5 cancer research centres in the world, to deliver future care now.
For more than a decade, The PMCF has been on an aggressive growth trajectory. Setting daring and audacious goals is a mindset that is driven by our culture and passion to perform. We have pioneered many successful fundraising programs, including our world-leading Princess Margaret Home Lottery, and some of the world’s largest cancer fundraising events. The foundation’s vision, which will be your vision, is to Conquer Cancer in Our Lifetime.
The Princess Margaret is a proud member of University Health Network, Canada’s largest research hospital network, which also includes Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Toronto Rehab Institute and The Michener Institute for Education.
About the Role
Working in collaboration with peer Research Officer, you will support the fundraising efforts of the philanthropy department and the Foundation as a whole by preparing research profiles of key individuals and organizations as well as other research duties as required.
You will:
- Conduct biographical and financial research on donors utilizing internal information and a variety of online, electronic and printed sources
- Evaluate prospective donors, their interests, relationships, inclination to give, and philanthropic capacity
- Write confidential research profiles on both individual and institutional donors
- Respond in a timely way to requests for research and information
- Prepare briefings for events
- Monitor and communicate news, events and issues that impact PMCF’s fundraising strategies and the philanthropic environment
- Revise templates and compose documents (profiles, biographies) using style and content appropriate to specific audiences
- appropriately handle, sort and store donor and prospective donor information, ensuring compliance with confidentiality and privacy policies.
You have:
- Bachelors degree in Library and / or Information Studies, Masters Degree preferred OR an equivalent combination of education and experience in information technology and prospect research
- Knowledge of research resources including subscriptions, databases and other online sources
- Experience in donor research or library services
- Experience working in a fundraising environment is an asset
- Experience with Raiser’s Edge data base or other fundraising software is an asset
- Excellent organizational ability; capacity to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment and respond to last minute requests and deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with Microsoft Office experience
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, work well with others, handle pressure and manage multiple tasks
- Ability to make the connection between the donor’s motivations and the needs of the organization and communicating that effectively to staff and volunteers
- High degree of professionalism and the ability to work independently and problem solve.
Why work with us?
- 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 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 flexible working arrangements to support your need to balance life at work and at home