Manager, Donor Value & Growth

Position Title:                Manager, Donor Value & Growth

Status:                             Permanent, Full Time

Rate:                                 $82,994 - $96,768

Work Location:             Hybrid - 1 day per week in the office at 2085 Hurontario Street with occasional work at hospital sites – Mississauga, Credit Valley Hospital and Queensway Health Centre sites.

ABOUT US

At Trillium Health Partners Foundation (THPF), we envision a future where health care transcends expectations and every member of the community has access to the care they need, when they need it the most. 

Our vision is bold: build a new kind of health care for a healthier community. 

We are the driving force behind Trillium Health Partners. Our team is raising money for the hospital so that millions of patients in the West GTA and surrounding communities have access to the care they need. Trillium Health Partners is comprised of Credit Valley Hospital, Mississauga Hospital and Queensway Health Centre and is one of the largest community-based, academically affiliated acute care facilities in Canada serving one of the fastest growing populations in the country. Trillium Health Partners is a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto and home to the Institute for Better Health, the hospital’s research, and innovation engine. It is also the regional specialist for over 14 programs such as cardiac, cancer, stroke, neurology, mental health and so much more. Our doctors and nurses partner with your local hospital to offer highly complex care.

Our 60+ member team is comprised of exceptional talent, with diverse backgrounds and expertise dedicated to raising the crucial funds needed to address the highest priority needs of our hospital. 

We operate with respect, collaboration and a drive for excellence and have already made a massive impact! Our fundraising milestones include securing the largest donation ever made to a hospital in Canada by Peter Gilgan and the Peter Gilgan Foundation of $105 million to help build the future home of The Peter Gilgan Mississauga Hospital. We also secured the largest corporate match by Orlando Corporation of $75 million to support development of the new hospital, mental health and research and innovation. 

While we love setting records, we are hungry for more and need your help getting there.

Join us to help revolutionize the future of health care in the West GTA.

THE ROLE

The Manager, Donor Value & Growth, with input from the Director and other senior level leaders will be responsible for the full customer journey.

This position will have a strategic role in driving donor acquisition, retention, value, and long-term engagement. This role focuses on strengthening the donor experience, increasing lifetime value, and creating clear pathways from mass donor engagement to mid-level and major giving.

This position will lead the development of donor-centric strategies grounded in data, insights, and segmentation, while partnering cross-functionally to deliver an integrated, organization-wide approach to donor growth. Understand current & future AI technologies as it applies to data analytics, digital media, digital messaging, creative development and execution.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute a roadmap from acquisition to 24 months focused on onboarding, retention risk points, and engagement of long-term donors
• Assess donor retention opportunities across priority segments and journeys, including review of onboarding, engagement touchpoints, vendor performance, and attrition trends, to inform future retention strategies.
• Explore cross‑sell and upsell opportunities across the donor base, including initial analysis of donor behavior, data requirements, and feasibility to inform revenue growth and donor migration strategy.
• Balance short-term performance gains with long-term donor growth strategies
• Partner with the foundations’ data and analytics teams to enhance reporting capabilities and performance tracking
• Identify opportunities to improve use of CRM systems, donor data, and technology platforms
• Leverage insights to inform decision-making, optimize journeys, and improve key metrics (retention, revenue, engagement)
• Strengthening understanding of donor behaviors through analysis and research
• Develop actionable segmentation strategies to improve targeting, personalization, and engagement across channels
• Translate insights into practical recommendations on messaging, timing, and channel mix
• Design and implement a structured mid-level giving strategy to grow donor value
• Define qualification criteria and engagement approaches for high-potential donors
• Build pathways that transition donors from mass engagement to major giving
• Partner with Philanthropy and Donor Experience teams to support migration to major and transformational giving; manage budgets.
• Establish clear processes for donor qualification, handoffs, and lifecycle management
• Lead cross-functional collaboration across Marketing, Digital, Data & Insights, and Philanthropy teams
• Provide strategic guidance and subject matter expertise across donor experience initiatives
• Influence priorities, investments, and alignment across teams without direct authority
• Establish best practices for donor lifecycle management, segmentation, and engagement
• Manage and control budgets for creative development & execution
• Work closely with external partners be it for email deployment or digital media buys

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7+ years of progressive experience in fundraising, direct marketing, donor experience, or customer lifecycle management
• You have a proven track record of developing a strategic road map.
• Proven experience developing and executing strategies to improve donor/customer retention and value
• Experience working with CRM systems, donor databases, and performance analytics
• Demonstrated success in segmentation, campaign optimization, and data-driven decision making
• Have some experience working with AI and applying it to your strategic and data driven decisions.
• Experience collaborating across multiple teams and influencing stakeholders at various levels
• Experience in healthcare, nonprofit, or mission-driven organizations is an asset
• Ability to translate insights into actionable, long-term growth strategies
• Strong ability to interpret data and apply insights to improve outcomes
• Skilled at building relationships and driving alignment across cross-functional teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presenting insights and recommendations
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Have a track record of being hands on execution with flawless attention to detail.
• Comfortable identifying gaps and developing creative, practical solutions
• A “can-do” – roll-up the sleeves attitude.
• Are team oriented – this position must rely on working closely with team members and with external partners and vendors.

Every application is reviewed by a human recruiter and all hiring decisions are made by people. All positions posted on the Trillium Health Partners Foundation Careers Site represent current vacancies, unless otherwise posted in the job description.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code Trillium Health Partners Foundation will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities.  If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted