Development Officer, Major Gifts

St. Joe's; Hamilton; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work (3 days in office)

3 weeks vacation + floating holiday +

Wellness offerings

Job summary

St. Joseph’s Healthcare Foundation in Hamilton is seeking a Development Officer, Major Gifts to advance fundraising through donor cultivation and solicitation for gifts in the $10,000+ range.

The role collaborates with the Major Gifts team and other foundation areas to build donor relations plans, research prospects, and prepare cases for support, proposals, and reports. Hybrid work with on-site days.

Qualifications

• University degree or college diploma required.
• A minimum of 3 years of fundraising experience, preferably in healthcare.
• 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 developing cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for major gifts.
• Collaborate with Major Gifts team to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors ($10k+).
• Use prospect research to identify and qualify prospects and drive giving.
• Coordinate with other Foundation areas to develop donor relations plans and maximize leadership gifts.
• Assist with other duties to support the Major Gifts goals.

Skills

Fundraising

Writing

Research

Communications

Presentation

Strategic thinking

Education

University degree or college diploma

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Job description

**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:** The Development Officer, Major Gifts is responsible primarily for (but not limited to):* 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. **Application Procedure**If this role interests you, please submit your resume and cover letter by November 6, 2026.**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.