Development Associate

Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation (RAHF) provides a way for thousands of individuals and organizations to support the Royal Alexandra Hospital and its number one priority: _building better health care for the people of Alberta_.

They fund ground-breaking education, cutting-edge research, next-generation technologies, and facility enhancements. They also support a growing number of specialized centers of health care excellence located at the Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH) campus, including the Lois Hole Hospital for Women, the CK Hui Heart Centre, the Orthopedic Surgery Centre, and the Eye Institute of Alberta.

**As the Development Associate your responsibilities will include**:

- Presenting data integral to the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of grateful patients, corporations, foundations, and friends (i.e., searching for new prospects, organizations and individuals who may have interests that align with Royal Alex Hospital Foundation priorities)
- Helping set the VP of Philanthropy and Stakeholder Engagement set strategic direction; maintaining, updating and facilitating a moves management system that drives cultivation and solicitation strategies for donors and prospects
- Conducting proactive prospect research; interpreting the interests of potential donors or stakeholders and translate them into attractive opportunities for investment for the RAHF; capitalizing on current non-profit strategies to ensure growth of the prospect pool
- Working with the Raiser’s Edge database, to ensure that data hygiene is in place and outlining the process of database management, including; ensuring information on donors and prospects is up-to-date, accurate, and properly documented
- Implementing the prospect clearance process
- Managing special projects, including supporting Philanthropy team initiatives (i.e. NICU Support/Coordination with participating sites, etc.)
- Providing executive administrative support to the Vice President of Philanthropy and Stakeholder Engagement; assisting with donor contact reports, scheduling, preparing agendas and taking minutes for meetings
- Assisting the major gift team on donor development and engagement strategies as needed

**What We’re Looking for On Your Resume**:

- 3-5+ years of professional experience in executive support and administration
- Analytical, research, donor database support and management, preferably in a fund development setting or related role would be considered an asset
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders
- Excellent quantitative analysis skills, attention to detail and ability to think strategically and independently
- Manage a small portfolio of prospects
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Knowledge of tools and techniques for collecting, synthesizing and analyzing data
- Flexible with a willingness to assume new tasks and special projects
- Strong computer skills including proficiency in Raiser’s Edge, other fundraising /CRM databases and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)

**What We Will Want Demonstrated in the Interview**:

- Excellent relationship-building skills; an ability to communicate effectively across all levels of an organization
- Results-driven with the ability to work independently while meeting deadlines in a dynamic environment
- Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the RAHF mission
- Demonstration of creativity and diligence in identifying and cultivating new relationships with potential donors
- Agreement to a Security Clearance Check and ability to present a valid Alberta Driver’s License upon hire

At the Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation, you are part of a collaborative environment and a passionate team that contributes to overall healthcare for the people of Alberta. The RAHF culture reflects our shared values of Excellence, Innovation, Integrity, Respect, Strong Relationships, and Stewardship.

We are proud to have been named one of Alberta’s Top Employers for 3 consecutive years. Investing in our employees and developing a supportive and engaging work culture is a high priority for us.

**Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion**:
**Think you’d be a good fit?**

**Salary**: $60,000.00-$63,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

Ability to Commute:

- Edmonton, AB T5H 3V9 (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Edmonton, AB T5H 3V9