development officer - fundraising

Job details

Development Officer - Fundraising

Posted on April 24, 2025 by Employer details Hospice Halifax

Job Overview

Education: Bachelor's degree.

Work setting: Health care institution, facility or clinic.

Responsibilities

• Develop policies.
• Implement communication strategies and programs.
• Prepare written material such as reports, briefs, website content.
• Produce educational and publicity programs and informational materials to awaken curiosity and interest in the subject matter.
• Perform administrative tasks.
• Respond to enquiries from members of the business community concerning development opportunities.
• Act as spokesperson for an organization.
• Answer written and oral inquiries.
• Assist in the preparation of brochures, reports, newsletters and other material.
• Co-ordinate special publicity events and promotions.
• Gather, research and prepare communications material.
• Initiate and maintain contact with the media.
• Prepare funding applications.
• Maintain and manage digital database.
• Write and edit press releases, newsletter and communications materials.

Supervision

No supervision responsibility.

Experience and Specialization

Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years.

Area of specialization: Fundraising.

Computer and Technology Knowledge

• Adobe Photoshop
• Google Drive
• LinkedIn
• MailChimp
• WordPress

Security and Safety

• Criminal record check.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Tight deadlines.
• Attention to detail.

Personal Suitability

• Client focus.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Excellent written communication.
• Initiative.
• Judgement.
• Organized.
• Dependability.
• Reliability.
• Integrity.
• Quick learner.

Benefits

Health Benefits

• Dental plan.
• Disability benefits.
• Health care plan.
• Paramedical services coverage.
• Vision care benefits.

Financial Benefits

• Group insurance benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).

Long Term Benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits.

Other Benefits

• Free parking available.
• Learning/training paid by employer.

Who Can Apply for This Job?

You can apply if you are:

• a Canadian citizen
• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada.

Advertised Until

2025-05-08

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