St. Michael's Foundation
Magda Hjartarson is a seasoned professional in philanthropy and fundraising, currently serving as Associate Director of Major & Planned Gifts at St. Michael's Foundation since March 2021. Prior to this role, Magda held significant positions at CivicAction, where responsibilities included overseeing partnerships and development strategies, and at the Ontario Liberal Fund, where expertise in donor development and event planning was demonstrated. With extensive experience starting as a Senior Development Officer and progressing through various roles within the Ontario Liberal Fund, Magda has cultivated strong relationships with donors, managed substantial fundraising initiatives, and developed promotional strategies across multiple platforms. An academic background in Public Relations and Political Science from reputable institutions complements a diverse career committed to enhancing fundraising effectiveness and donor engagement.
St. Michael's Foundation
Bolstered by our fierce community of donors and volunteers, we mobilize people, businesses and foundations to support our world-leading health teams in designing the best care – when, where and how patients need it. In building state-of-the-art facilities that comfort and heal. In doing research that prevents illness and customizes treatments. In rooting medical education in empathy. In leading a digital transformation to make access to health care faster and treatments more precise. And in making health equity even more central to our mission. Because we stop at nothing to deliver the care experience patients deserve.