Development Officer, Major Gifts

SJF St. Joseph's Healthcare Foundation Hamilton; Hamilton; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

3 weeks vacation

Floating holiday

Birthday off

HOOPP pension

Professional development

Job summary

St. Joseph’s Healthcare Foundation Hamilton is seeking a Development Officer, Major Gifts to join our team of dedicated professionals.

This role will advance our mission by fostering relationships with donors and securing philanthropic support from individuals, corporations, and foundations. The Development Officer will drive fundraising revenue, identify funding sources, and execute cultivation and solicitation strategies for major gifts in the $10,000+ range, reporting to the Director of

Qualifications

• University degree or college diploma required.
• Minimum 3 years of fundraising experience, preferably in a healthcare environment.
• Healthcare philanthropy experience is an asset.
• Excellent writing, research, communications & presentation skills.
• Strong knowledge of Raiser’s Edge or similar fundraising software.
• Strategic thinking, attention to detail and strong program management skills.
• Ability to work as a team player.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for major gifts.
• Research, write, and prepare fundraising materials including cases for support, proposals, briefing notes, reports, and other correspondence.
• Work closely with the Major Gift team to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward prospective donors with the capacity to make a major gift ($10,000+).
• Proactive uses prospect identification, research, and qualification processes to generate prospects and implement strategies to drive giving.
• Work closely with other areas of the Foundation to develop donor relations plans and maximize leadership gift opportunities.
• Assist in other duties as required in furthering the goals of the Major Gifts team and the Foundation.

Skills

Fundraising

Healthcare philanthropy

Writing

Research

Communications

Presentations

Raiser’s Edge

Strategic thinking

Teamwork

Education

University degree or college diploma

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Job description

• Job Number: JR02371
• Department: Foundation Development
• Job Type: Regular, Full time
• Work Environment: Hybrid
• Contract Duration: (If applicable) 0 months
• Number of Positions: 1
• Hourly Rate (Min / Max):
• Schedule Work Days:
• Time of Day:
• Shift:
• Shift Start: (If applicable)
• Reason for Posting: Posting is for a role with an existing vacancy
• Application Dates Opening Date: 2026-10-06
• Closing Date: 2026-10-13
• Position Title: Development Officer, Major Gifts
• Reports to: Director, Development
• Direct Reports: 0
• Position Type: Full-time, Continuing
• Position Status: Vacancy
• Posting Date: October 5, 2026
• Closing Date: November 6, 2026
• Salary: Hiring range of $60,000 - $70,000 annually
• Workplace Location: St. Joseph’s Healthcare Foundation, 224 James Street South, Hamilton, ON L8P 3A9, Hybrid Work Model – 3 days on site required

About St. Joseph’s Healthcare Foundation:

We’re dedicated to raising funds to support the highest priority needs of St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton – an academic health sciences centre committed to exceptional patient care, innovative health research and the education of healthcare professionals.

St. Joseph’s Healthcare Foundation is accredited through Imagine Canada’s Standards Program for its excellence in fundraising, financial accountability and transparency, governance, volunteer involvement and staff management.

We work with grateful patients, individuals, corporations and foundations, healthcare professionals and research teams at the Hospital to raise funds to help purchase essential equipment, pursue novel health research, renovate patient care areas, and support the future of healthcare.

We’re also big believers in creating a culture that supports a healthy work-life balance, encourages collaboration and teamwork, and fosters personal and professional growth.

St. Joseph’s Healthcare Foundation Hamilton is looking for a Development Officer, Major Gifts to join our team of dedicated, caring and mission-focused professionals.

Core Function:

The Development Officer plays an integral role in supporting and contributing to the efforts of the Foundation’s Major Gifts team and will be responsible for advancing the mission of St. Joseph’s Healthcare Foundation by fostering strong relationships with friends and donors as well as generating philanthropic support from individuals, corporations, and foundations.

The Development Officer, Major Gifts is responsible for generating fundraising revenue, identifying potential sources of funding, developing, and executing cultivation and solicitation strategies and driving the acquisition of Major Gifts in the $10,000 - $100,000 range.

Why Work with Us?

St. Joseph’s Healthcare Foundation offers a competitive total rewards package including but not limited to:

• An industry-benchmarked salary administration policy and an annual merit-based pay structure*
• Comprehensive benefits package, including extended personal and family health and dental plan coverage, parental leave top-up, access to an annual healthcare spending account, and enrolment in the Hospital’s defined benefit pension plan (HOOPP)
• Flexible work arrangements including hybrid work (3 days in office, 2 days from home)
• Paid vacation starting at 3 weeks, 1 annual floating holiday, and your birthday off
• Early Fridays for the months of July and August
• Access to the St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton Wellness offerings, Employee Discount program, and Employee and Family Assistance Programs
• Commitment to Professional Development including an annual budget for each employee
• Discounted on-site parking *Subject to annual budget approval by the Foundation’s Board of Directors

Key Accountabilities:

• Assisting in the development of cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for major gifts.
• This will involve researching, writing, and preparing fundraising materials including cases for support, proposals, briefing notes, reports, and other correspondence.
• Working closely with the Major Gift team to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward prospective donors with the capacity to make a major gift ($10,000+).
• Proactive uses prospect identification, research, and qualification processes to generate prospects and implement strategies to drive giving.
• Working closely with other areas of the Foundation (i.e. Director, Special Events and the Vice-President, Communications & Community Engagement) to develop donor relations plans and to maximize leadership gift opportunities.
• Assisting in other duties as required in furthering the goals of the Major Gifts team and the Foundation.

Skills Required:

• University degree or college diploma.
• A minimum of 3 years of fundraising experience, preferably in a healthcare environment.
• Healthcare philanthropy experience is an asset.
• Excellent writing, research, communications & presentation skills.
• Strong knowledge of Raiser’s Edge or similar fundraising software.
• Strategic thinking, attention to detail and strong program management skills.
• Ability to work as a team player.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:

St. Joseph’s Healthcare Foundation is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to reduce barriers and support accessibility and as such, we will accommodate any needs set out under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Thank you for your interest in working with St. Joseph’s Healthcare Foundation; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We currently do not use artificial intelligence during our candidate screening, selection or interview processes.

St. Joseph’s Health System (SJHS) and its member organizations are equal opportunity employers and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all programs, practices, facilities, and people.

We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

SJHS and its member organizations are committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process ([e-mail]).

At St. Joe’s Hamilton, we believe in nurturing new talent, providing an inclusive and supportive work environment with meaningful growth opportunities, and exciting benefits and rewards. Whether you're passionate about providing compassionate care or eager to gain new skills, there’s a place here for you to grow, learn, and succeed! Dignity. Respect. Service. Justice. Responsibility. Enquiry.