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
Site: 700 University Avenue
Department: Major and Transformational Gifts 
Reports to: Associate Vice President, Major Gifts
Hours: 35 hours
Hiring Range: $58,000 - $64,428 (plus additional compensation incentives such as bonus, pension and more)
Status: Permanent, Full Time
Vacancy: Existing Vacancy - Backfill
Posted Date: October 30, 2025
Closing Date: November 23, 2025

Established in 1982, PMCF has been setting daring and audacious goals with a mindset that is driven by our culture and passion for the cause. We have pioneered many successful fundraising programs, including our world-leading Princess Margaret Home Lottery, and some of the world’s largest peer-to-peer cancer fundraising events, and have sophisticated Major & Transformational Gift and Estates & Gift Planning programs.

As the PMCF plans a historic, comprehensive fundraising campaign for The Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, our high-performing Major & Transformational Giving team is recruiting for a Development Associate. The Development Associate will work in close partnership with one or more senior, experienced major gift fundraisers, and will provide comprehensive support for their fundraising activities focused at the $100,000 to $1 million+ level.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a nimble ability to collaborate, and will demonstrate strong attention to detail, effective communication, and outstanding relationship-building skills. In this role, the incumbent will have the opportunity to engage with a diverse range of constituents, including medical leaders, clinician partners, donors and volunteers. If you are seeking to focus your career in major gift fundraising, the Development Associate role provides an excellent career development opportunity.

Key Accountabilities

The Development Associate, Major Gifts will focus their time, attention, and efforts in the following areas:

• Organizing complex donor meetings
• Working with the Strategic Insights and Marketing teams to coordinate complex communications materials, including but not limited to proposals and impact reports
• Liaising with physicians and other Cancer Centre staff in the preparation of proposals and impact reports
• Managing the calendar and scheduling for the fundraising lead(s) whom they support
• Drafting meeting agendas and briefing notes
• Drafting letters and other correspondence to major gift donors as required
• Building and maintaining a strong knowledge of the Cancer Centre and related priorities
• Assisting in the preparation of Donation Agreements
• Supporting effective prospect management by entering, updating and retrieving information from PMCF’s Blackbaud CRM database
• Supporting fundraisers in developing and managing their fundraising pipeline
• Responding to internal and external requests for information from colleagues, Cancer Centre staff, donors and volunteers
• Providing support for various donor cultivation, solicitation and stewardship function

• A relevant 3-year degree/diploma or an equivalent combination of formal education and relevant experience
• 1-3 years of experience working in fundraising or complex administrative coordination/support
• Proficiency in the full suite of Microsoft Office products and internet tools
• Experience with Blackbaud CRM, Raiser’s Edge, or similar fundraising CRM
• General knowledge of fundraising professional standards and ethics
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders
• Exemplary attention to detail with excellent planning, organizational and time management skills
• A demonstrated ability to problem solve and handle a diverse range of assignments with multiple timelines
• Resourceful and self-motivated while remaining comfortable collaborating within a framework of a goal-oriented team environment
• Possess a professional and mature presence with evidence of leadership, sound judgement, intuition, tact and diplomacy
• Strong alignment with the values of Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence
• Demonstrated commitment to the principles of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism (IDEAA)

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 have an open and approachable culture that enables you to bring your best ideas forward
• We offer a competitive compensation package including competitive salary, incentive pay, health benefits, and Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan
• 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

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.