Senior Development Officer – HAMILTON HEALTH SCIENCES FOUNDATION

Position Summary: Reporting to the Vice President, Development, the Senior Development Officer (Major Gifts) is a key member of the Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation development team, providing fundraising expertise to benefit our mission. This role champions private sector and community support with a focus on progressive relationships to the $25,000 and above level.

An experienced fundraising professional, the Senior Development Officer manages an assigned portfolio that could include philanthropic donations, corporate engagement, and partnership opportunities and is responsible for building strong and productive relationships to maximize revenue generation. This position is required to function independently, exercising a considerable amount of initiative, innovation, and resourcefulness to enhance existing relationships and create new opportunities to achieve strategic and impactful outcomes to realize The Foundation’s goals.

Salary Range: $70,000 – $80,000

Specific responsibilities include, but may not be limited to:

• Champion our mission with the regional community to identify and cultivate new opportunities to support our revenue generation goals.
• Lead an assigned portfolio of donors to build engaged relationships that will yield longer-term benefits, utilizing the expertise of the Vice President, Development, as needed.
• Work collaboratively within the development teams and across The Foundation to ensure a seamless and donor-centered experience, internally and externally.
• Work to achieve fundraising results consistent with the Foundation Guidelines on Expectations of Development Professionals and meet annual expectations for assigned portfolio of donors and prospects.
• Create and implement strategic, progressive, and productive moves management plans for assigned relationships.
• Engage, cultivate, solicit, and steward prospects to support a culture of donors and community partners who feel connected, valued, and informed.
• In collaboration with VP, Development, co-ordinate case proposal development and support the VP, Development on campaign development and implementation.
• Prepare compelling and strategic fundraising materials including, but not limited to, briefing notes, proposals, letters, reports, acknowledgements, speaking notes, and impact updates.
• Establish productive and meaningful relationships with hospital team, including physicians, medical professionals, and leadership.
• Champion the grateful patient referral program and productively cultivate and steward leads to facilitate philanthropic intentions.
• Maintain donor and prospect records including: entering and maintaining solicitation and donor information, call reports, up-to-date address and key contact information.
• Ensure the tracking and fulfillment of pledges, donor recognition activities, receipting, and timely acknowledgment.
• Undertake prospect research, when required, and apply for prospect clearance.
• Organize and coordinate cultivation and stewardship activities such as meetings, tours, and events.
• Respond to donor and volunteer requests, as required.

Candidate Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• Post-secondary education in business, event, communications, public relations, or a related field.
• Certificate in development, fundraising, or event planning an asset.
• 5+ years of progressive fundraising experience, with demonstrated success, in the non-profit/charitable sector.
• Demonstrated leadership within a team environment.
• Experience facilitating relationships at the $25,000 plus giving level.

Knowledge, Skill, Abilities:

• Demonstrated excellent communication skills (verbal and written), interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated superior organization, flexibility, and multi-tasking skills within a team environment.
• High degree of initiative and ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize tasks in a positive and effective manner, meeting critical deadlines.
• Ability to analyze results and make appropriate adjustments and recommendations.
• Ability to manage relationships and motivate others to accomplish specific tasks.
• Demonstrated commitment to the highest standards of ethical practice.
• Demonstrated stakeholder relations to cultivate, build and maintain positive donor, prospect, and community relationships.
• Ability to condense and package information in a visually appealing and logical manner.
• Understand the need for professionalism, discretion, and patience when communicating with donors and volunteers.
• Accuracy and attention to detail is imperative.
• Strong computer skills in utilizing Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and database management.
• Experience with Raiser’s Edge/NXT fundraising software an asset.
• Experience using social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram an asset.

Working Conditions and Mandatory Requirements

• Travel is required; the incumbent must possess a valid driver’s license and have use of a reliable vehicle as the position will visit various Hamilton Health Sciences sites, Foundation events, and corporate partner locations.
• The nature of the work is such that some evening and some weekend work is required.
• A Vulnerable Persons Police Check is a requirement of employment.
• Proof of full COVID vaccination is mandatory for employment with Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation in accordance with HHS policy.

How to Apply: To help us learn more about you, please submit your resume and cover letter articulating why you are interested in working for Hamilton Health Science Foundation to If you do not have all qualifications, we are still interested in your application. Applications will be reviewed and invited for next stages of the recruitment process, as received.

Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion within HHSF reflects a belief that we will make the greatest impact to our mission when everyone can genuinely and fully participate without barriers or exclusion. We are dedicated to creating a workplace reflective of the community we live, work, and serve and welcome applications from diverse and equity-deserving groups.