About our Foundation

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation is the largest foundation in Canada dedicated to supporting childhood disability inclusion, research, care and academic leadership. In partnership with the hospital, our mission is to inspire the community to help Holland Bloorview create the most meaningful and healthy futures for all children, youth and families.

Thanks to generous donors, our Foundation raises over $15 million annually and creates public engagement to eliminate disability stigma.

What we care about at the Holland Bloorview Foundation:

Innovation

We shake up old ways of doing things. We push the boundaries and create sector-leading fundraising experiences. We try, fail, and try again, only this time better.

Gratitude

We believe in the power of community to do good, and go out of our way to say thank you. We value the small and the large, the old and the new, and treat our community with respect and gratitude.

Inclusion

We value and amplify diverse voices - both in our workplace and in our work. We commit to ensuring our fundraising and communications practices are inclusive and that our vision includes all voices.

Teamwork

We lead with empathy, compassion, and respect. We work as a team, trusting and empowering each other to get things done, and rolling up our sleeves to help each other out when we need to. We have each other's backs, and recognize that ultimately, we're all working toward the same goal of creating a world of possibilities for kids with disabilities.

Joy

We find lightness and joy and support each other through the tough times. We share laughter, celebrate successes, and bring our whole selves to the workplace.

Integrity

We are thoughtful stewards of our community's donations and our client's stories. We live our values every day, and do the right thing, even when no one is looking.

Summer Student, Partnerships

May - August - 9 weeks - 35hr/week

The Opportunity

The Summer Student, Partnerships & Events plays a role in supporting the entire partnerships team. Reporting to the Manager, Partnerships, this role will include prospect research, stewardship activities, event support and more.

This is an opportunity to join a unique, high-performing team that is comprised that works together to create acceptance of childhood disability, awareness and philanthropy in support of Holland Bloorview through signature events like our gala and Drive In, through Capes for Kids and forming authentic partnerships with corporations.

This role is hybrid in nature, with a combination of "work-from-home" and "on site as-needed" for in-person tours, events, team-building activities etc.

Key Responsibilities

Team Support

• Work with all members of the Partnership team
• Attend tours, events and meetings as appropriate

Research

• Use database and research tools to explore new partnership opportunities
• Help create contact lists for outreach to new prospective partners

Signature Event & Fundraising Support

• Planning, preparation and solicitation for An Evening of Possibility, the Drive In and Capes for Kids
• Create wishlist for gala raffle
• Create proposed donor list with contact information for raffle donors
• Help with mail merges and donor outreach for solicitation of gift in kind

Stewardship

• Help create custom impact reports for donors
• Make thank you calls
• Help suggest ideas for custom stewardship

Qualifications

• Completed or currently enrolled in post secondary education
• An authentic passion for the mission of Holland Bloorview and creating a world of possibilities for kids with disabilities