Development Officer, Major Gifts

7 days ago

Edmonton, Canada Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation Full time

**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 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 Officer, Major Gifts, your day could consist of**:

- Managing a portfolio of major gift and legacy prospects while soliciting gifts in support of the Foundation
- Implementation of a program aimed at one-on-one visits to identify, evaluate, and engage new potential major gift and legacy donors
- Collaborating with healthcare leaders and fund development colleagues to create cases for support
- Participation in the planning and execution of thoughtful stewardship plans
- Advocating for the Foundation, raising awareness, and supporting the RAHF and its mission
- Participation in public events and outreach initiatives as appropriate
- Developing strategic plans for your centre of excellence (Medicine and Surgery)
- Working collaboratively with the Director of Philanthropy to map out a vision for legacy-giving donors to be adopted by the organization

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

- Post-Secondary education or equivalent experience in non-profit work in a related field
- Certified Funding Executive (CFRE) designation is considered an asset
- 3+ years of proven experience in a major or legacy gift fundraising environment and a track record of securing gifts totalling $25,000+, preferably in healthcare. Experience in sales, financial services, insurance, or business development will be considered
- Capital campaign fundraising experience is considered an asset
- Experience in strategy development and implementation around the giving cycle to secure major gifts
- Familiarity with building legacy-giving programs
- Understanding of metrics execution

**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 attitude with the ability to work independently while meeting deadlines in a dynamic environment
- Demonstration and examples of developing and implementing funding programs from start to finish
- 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

**What’s in it for you?**
- A collaborative environment and a passionate team
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Competitive benefits package including pension
- A role that helps contribute to the overall healthcare for the people of Alberta

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

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Extended health care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Weekend availability

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Edmonton, AB

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