The Position

The Intern Coordinator is responsible for supporting the plans to maximize fundraising revenue for our Walks Portfolio which includes both the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation Walk and Journey events. This role is involved in supporting the implementation and ongoing execution plan.  Opportunity to support other Princess Margaret Signature Events as required.

Responsibilities

• Support the achievement of annual event strategies and fundraising goals.
• Provide exceptional front line customer service to participants and donors.
• Steward and strengthen relationships with existing event supporters and teams.
• Act as a fundraising ambassador by educating and inspiring event participants to increase activity, engagement, and assist participants in maximizing their fundraising goals.
• Actively prospect and recruit new corporate and community teams and participants —must be comfortable making direct fundraising asks.
• Conduct outbound phone calls to steward and thank top fundraisers and support the overall P2P fundraising plan.
• Build win-win partnerships that align participant and team interests with The Princess Margaret’s mission to deepen engagement.

Requirements

• Completed a related undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in fundraising, sponsorship, sales, customer service or business development (nonprofit or corporate experience is a bonus).
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and execute plans efficiently.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, demonstrating strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Business acumen and analytical experience, with the ability to track fundraising performance.
• Experience with fundraising software (Blackbaud CRM, AKA Raisin) and data analysis is an asset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with confidence in presenting to diverse audiences.
• Previous event management experience is beneficial.

Nice To Haves

• Passion for The Princess Margaret’s vision and mission.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach to fundraising and engagement.
• Strong relationship management skills to engage with participants, sponsors, and teams.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while maintaining a positive attitude.

Company

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.