Officer, Development

Job Category: FoundationHospital

Location:
Newmarket ONJob Type: Permanent, Full timeNumber of Positions: 1Minimum
- Maximum Hourly Rate: $30.77
- $42.05Why Join Our Team?A people-first workplace environment that prioritizes belonging, wellness, and psychological safety.
Hybrid, virtual, and in-person working environment (where applicable).
Progressive health and dental benefit plans.
HOOPP pension plan with employer and employee premium sharing.
Enhanced wellness initiatives, including virtual fitness classes and on-site gym memberships.
If you are ready to embrace this exciting challenge and contribute to the success of Southlake Health, we encourage you to apply and be part of our dedicated team, making a difference in the lives of our employees and the community we serveThe Development Officer is responsible for managing and growing a portfolio of donors giving $5,000–$25,000 in support of the Hospital Foundation’s mission. This role plays a key part in the donor pipeline by cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding leadership level donors, advancing prospects toward major and planned gift readiness, and strengthening long-term philanthropic relationships.
The Development Officer leads the execution of the Foundation’s Bridge Donor Program and Foundations Program, ensuring strategic engagement, timely reporting, and meaningful stewardship for both individual and institutional funders.
TeamThe Major Gifts & Campaigns Team plays a critical role in cultivating and building relationships to drive sustainable growth from donors and prospects at $5K+ to enable the Foundation to meet granting commitments to Southlake Health to deliver leading edge care close to home.
ACCOUNTABILITIES & ACTIVITIESDonor PortfolioManage a portfolio of approximately 150–200 gift prospects giving $5K–$25K .
Develop, build and strengthen relationships with donors through individualized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies.
Conduct regular donor meetings, calls, and touchpoints to deepen engagement, retention, and advance giving.
Collaborate with colleagues in Major Gifts, Annual Giving, and Donor Experience to ensure seamless donor movement through the pipeline.
Support donor events, tours, and recognition activities as needed.
Work with the Stewardship team to communicate donors’ impact of giving through the delivery of impact and stewardship reports and recognition opportunities.
Ensure all donor interactions are recorded accurately and promptly in the CRM.undefinedBridge Donor ProgramIn collaboration with the Director, lead the planning, execution, and evaluation of the Foundation’s Bridge Donor Program , designed to transition mid‑level donors toward major gift readiness.
Implement tailored engagement plans, including cultivation activities, solicitations, impact communications, recognition, stewardship. and targeted cultivation activities.
Track donor movement and identify prospects with major or planned gift potential.undefinedFoundations ProgramManage relationships with private, family, corporate and community foundations up to investment levels of $250K.
Research funding opportunities and in collaboration with Writer, Major Gifts, prepare compelling letters of inquiry and proposals.
Maintain a calendar of deadlines, deliverables, and reporting requirements to ensure compliance and strong funder relationships.
In collaboration with Donor Experience, deliver meaningful recognition and stewardship.
Contribute to annual planning, revenue forecasting, and pipeline development.
Represent the Foundation at community events and donor engagements.
Foundation TeamWork as a team player actively promoting a positive and professional work environment and cultureConduct role with integrity and respect and with a focus on demonstrating the Foundation’s valuesAct as an ambassador throughout the community, positively representing the Hospital and the FoundationMaintain donor and Foundation confidentiality and privacy at all timesDemonstrate a commitment to exceptional donor experienceAbide by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and work in a manner that is safe, reporting incidents immediately to direct supervisorAdhere to the policies and procedures of Southlake Health and Southlake Health FoundationPerform other duties as assigned in order to meet the overall goals and objectives of the FoundationMaintain and advance professional knowledge of and expertise in relevant fieldsDevelop and be able to communicate a strong understanding of Southlake’s and the Foundation’s strategic priorities and exemplify Southlake’s shared values:Serving with purposeAlways with compassionPower of manyEvery voice mattersCourage to think differentlyTECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLSPost‑secondary degree.
Minimum 3–5 years of fundraising experience, previous experience in healthcare philanthropy an asset.
Demonstrated success in donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to