Development Writer- Philanthropy, Markham

**Land Acknowledgement**:
Oak Valley Health honours the traditional territory of the closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas (chi-puh-waas) of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The Haudenosaunee (Ho-de-no-shau-nee) and Anishinaabe (Ah-nish-in-ah-beh) have lived, worked and existed on this land from time immemorial. This land is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaty signed with many Mississauga and Chippewa bands.

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**The Opportunity**:
Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation is seeking a Development/Philanthropy Writer to join the Foundation’s development team. The Development Writer is a key member of the major gifts fundraising team and contributes to the overall revenue goals through strategic donor communications, proposal/grant writing and donor impact reports. The Development Writer is an exceptional storyteller and writer and collaborates seamlessly across all teams, in particular with the Donor Engagement and Marketing teams, to produce effective and inspiring documents.

Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation (MSHF) enables the growth of Oak Valley Health’s Markham Stouffville Hospital (MSH) by raising funds and awareness for its priorities and ongoing needs. We aspire to earn the generous support of every member of our community. Markham and Stouffville are the fastest growing regions in Canada and recently declared among the nation’s most diverse communities. Currently MSHF is in the quiet phase of a significant capital campaign and this role will support campaign initiatives.

**The Role**:
Leads the writing and development of compelling and sophisticated funding proposals (target audience: individual donors, corporations and foundations) and other correspondence for the development team - and adapts writing style to different donor audiences
Leads the writing and development of high impact and customized impact reports for major donors to promote continued donor accountability, engagement and philanthropic support
Supports Donor Engagement and Marketing teams with creative writing projects (patient stories, donor ads, gift announcements, etc.) when needed
Works collaboratively with Donor Engagement and Marketing teams to ensure library of program information remains current and is shared in a timely manner
Expertly interviews appropriate hospital stakeholders for a broad range of needs and programs
Translates complex information into clear, simple, and persuasive language that inspires and connects with donors
Ensures Oak Valley Health and MSH/F brand and style guidelines are adhered to and that proposals are presented in an appealing and professionally designed format

**What you bring to the role**:
Post-secondary education in writing, communications, journalism or related field, and/or comparable work experience in a similar writing/communications role
Minimum of 3 years experience, preferably in a health care fundraising environment
Passion for storytelling
Superior communication and interviewing skills
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with staff, volunteers and external stakeholders
Ability to organize and manage a diverse range of assignments and adjust to changing priorities while maintaining high efficiency and thorough attention to detail
Resourceful and independent while comfortable working within the framework of an integrated development program and team-oriented environment
Demonstrated good attendance record with the ability to maintain this same standard
Demonstrates a commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required.

**Work Schedule**:
Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours/week.

**Compensation**:
**Hiring Range**: $65,000-$75,000 annually, plus eligibility for annual incentive pay. Placement on the salary range will be based on years of relevant experience, skills and qualifications.

MSH Foundation offers a comprehensive benefits package. Foundation staff are currently working in office with some flexibility.

**Who we are**:
Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community healthcare organizations. Across our two sites (Markham and Uxbridge) and Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 435,000 patients each year. We offer diagnostic and emergency services and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s services. We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT).

Our 526 physicians, 28 midwives, 2,400 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an honoured to care mindset and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient expe