VACANCY: Associate Director, Stewardship

REPORTS TO: Vice President, Stewardship

LOCATION:
Toronto, Ontario (hybrid working model)

No. of VACANCIES: One (1).

SALARY RANGE: $120,000 .
- $125,000 per annum

Please note : This range reflects the expected compensation for the candidates who meets the stated qualifications. Actual pay may vary based on experience, education, and internal compensation practices. ABOUT UHN FOUNDATION

Part of University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s #1 hospital, UHN Foundation raises funds for research, education and excellence in patient care at Toronto General and Toronto Western hospitals, Toronto Rehab, The Michener Institute of Education at UHN and West Park Healthcare Centre. Our donor community is UHNITED to help us change the status quo of healthcare – helping recruit and train the brightest medical minds from around the world, develop new treatments for disease, and advance bold medical research. UHN’s Toronto General Hospital has been ranked the #2 hospital in the world on Newsweek’s 2025 World’s Best Hospitals list, citing our leadership in transplantation, cardiac and vascular care, and surgical innovation. The Foundation´s vision and mission is to enable global leadership and innovation in health by developing strong relationships with UHN stakeholders. We are committed to supporting UHN's vision to create a healthier world by embodying our values of integrity, accountability, collaboration and inclusion. Together with our donors, we are helping Canada’s #1 hospital reimagine healthcare. POSITION SUMMARY

The Associate Director, Stewardship provides strategic leadership for UHN Foundation’s donor recognition program,



ensuring meaningful and impactful recognition that celebrates philanthropy and strengthens donor relationships. Leading a team of stewardship professionals, the Associate Director oversees the Foundation’s physical recognition and donor information and recognition programs, including naming opportunities, recognition policies, donor listings and recognition societies. Working collaboratively across the Foundation and UHN, the Associate Director provides strategic oversight for complex recognition initiatives and projects, including major campaigns, capital projects and transformational gifts. The role builds strong relationships with Foundation colleagues, senior leadership, hospital partners, donors, consultants and vendors to deliver recognition that is thoughtful, consistent and aligned with stewardship best practices. The successful candidate is a strategic and action-oriented leader, creative problem solver and team-oriented partner who is comfortable navigating complexity and ambiguity. They bring sound judgment, strong project leadership and the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders while consistently delivering high-quality results.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead the Foundation's donor recognition strategy, ensuring meaningful and impactful recognition for qualifying donors while developing innovative approaches to strengthen donor recognition and stewardship. Oversee the planning,



implementation and ongoing management of the Stewardship team’s physical recognition program, including naming opportunities, naming hierarchies, future expansion plans, and recognition policies. Provide strategic oversight for the execution of complex donor recognition and construction-related projects, involving collaboration with internal stakeholders and external vendors and ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and in alignment with stewardship best practices. Oversee the Stewardship team’s donor information and recognition program, including donor listings, recognition societies, and related initiatives, ensuring accuracy, consistency and program sustainability. Lead, mentor, and develop a team of five stewardship professionals by setting clear performance expectations, fostering accountability, support professional growth, and promoting a collaborative, high-performing culture. Manage and monitor the physical recognition budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources and responsible financial stewardship. Oversee the administration and optimization usage of donor recognition systems and databases, including GiftMap and Raiser’s Edge NXT, to support accurate recognition tracking, reporting, and decision-making. Identify, recommend, and implement new recognition initiatives and stewardship opportunities that enhance donor engagement and celebrate philanthropic impact. Build and maintain strong relationships with Foundation colleagues, hospital partners, donors, consultants, vendors, and other key stakeholders to advance stewardship objectives. Serve as a subject matter expert on donor recognition and stewardship best practices, providing guidance and consult

📌 Associate Director, Stewardship (Toronto)
🏢 UHN Foundation
📍 Toronto