Development Officer, Major Gifts

UHN Foundation; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Extensive benefits package

Growth and development opportunities

Pension plan and parental leave top-up

Job summary

UHN Foundation invites an enthusiastic Development Officer, Major Gifts, to join the Ajmera Transplant Centre campaign team in Toronto. You will build relationships with donors and prospective supporters, manage a portfolio of major gifts, and collaborate with clinicians and volunteers to secure $100,000+ gifts in support of campaign priorities.

You will coordinate strategy, stewardship, and proposals while ensuring accurate donor records in Raiser's Edge and related systems, in a hybrid work

Qualifications

• 4-year degree or equivalent combination with certification
• 2–3 years progressive fundraising experience in healthcare/academic environments
• Experience with major gifts cultivation, solicitation and stewardship
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and internet tools; familiarity with Raiser's Edge preferred

Responsibilities

• Implement and execute approved fundraising strategies to support the Ajmera Transplant Centre campaign
• Develop prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation and recognition plans
• Manage a donor portfolio and build a pipeline of major gifts
• Draft donor communications and ensure timely stewardship and reporting
• Collaborate with clinicians, staff and volunteers to present compelling proposals and cases for support
• Maintain accurate moves management in donor databases and systems

Skills

Fundraising experience

Relationship building

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

3-year degree/diploma + cert

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Microsoft Office

Job description

VACANCY: Development Officer, Major Gifts

REPORTS TO: Director, Major Gifts

LOCATION: Toronto, Ontario (hybrid working model)

STATUS: Permanent Fulltime Employment

No. of VACANCIES: One (1). This posting is for an existing vacancy for which we are currently undertaking recruitment

SALARY RANGE: $70,400 - $75,000 per annum

Please note: This range reflects the expected compensation for the candidates who meets the stated qualifications. Actual pay may vary based on experience, education, and internal compensation practices.

ABOUT UHN FOUNDATION

Part of University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s #1 hospital, UHN Foundation raises funds for research, education and excellence in patient care at Toronto General and Toronto Western hospitals, Toronto Rehab and The Michener Institute of Education at UHN. Our donor community is UHNITED to help us change the status quo of healthcare – helping recruit and train the brightest medical minds from around the world, develop new treatments for disease, and advance bold medical research.

UHN’s Toronto General Hospital has been ranked the #2 hospital in the world on Newsweek’s 2025 World’s Best Hospitals list, citing our leadership in transplantation, cardiac and vascular care, and surgical innovation.

The Foundation´s vision and mission is to enable global leadership and innovation in health by developing strong relationships with UHN stakeholders. We are committed to supporting UHN's vision to create a healthier world by embodying our values of integrity, accountability, collaboration and inclusion.

Together with our donors, we are helping Canada’s #1 hospital reimagine healthcare.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking an enthusiastic, ambitious fundraiser to join UHN Foundation as part of the Ajmera Transplant Centre campaign team. The Ajmera Transplant Centre at UHN is Canada’s largest and most comprehensive multi-organ transplant program, offering world-leading care and pioneering research in organ transplantation. From life-saving surgeries to groundbreaking innovations in organ repair, transplant oncology, and immunology, the Centre is transforming what’s possible for patients in Canada and around the world.

The Development Officer will be a self-starting individual with aptitude and passion to build relationships with individual donors, prospective donors and colleagues, and who demonstrates excellent attention to detail, communication and relationship-building skills. The incumbent will be part of the successful major gifts fundraising Campaign team supporting the Ajmera Transplant Centre, managing a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors to secure philanthropic donations of $100,000+ in support of campaign priorities. Interaction with medical leaders, clinician partners and volunteers, including our engaged Board Champions and will be ongoing. In addition to building relationships and soliciting donations the incumbent will also ensure proper stewardship takes place to maintain donor involvement, interest and support. This opportunity offers a unique and stimulating challenge for the right candidate.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement and execute approved strategies aimed at increasing support for the current fundraising Campaign
• Assess needs and contribute to the development and implementation of plans for prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation and recognition.
• Develop tailored fundraising initiatives that support strategic initiatives.
• Manage a portfolio of existing donors, as well as develop a pipeline of potential new donors.
• Identify potential new major gift donor prospects through prospecting research, physician referrals, grant connect and assess stakeholder interest, and viability.
• Prepare engagement strategies, and plan, schedule and conduct cultivation and solicitation meetings.
• Assist in the development of and ensure the appropriateness and quality of all necessary materials, proposals, cases for support, letters, reports and acknowledgements for cultivation and stewardship of donors.
• Ensure all donor touchpoints and moves management actions are captured within the Raiser’s Edge database.
• Draft various types of donor correspondence.
• Conduct administrative and execution duties relating to program activities as needed.
• Other duties consistent with job classification.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Develop strategic touch points for donors to inform them of initiatives that align with their giving such as research and clinical breakthroughs, events, and webinars
• Identify ways to recognize and steward donors for their contributions, including thank you calls and written communications.
• Work with clinicians and program writer to develop and present proposals that enable the donor to make informed decision regarding their support.
• Continuously communicate with clinicians to learn more about their research and funding priorities and opportunities.
• Develop a strong relationship with clinicians to identify new prospects and provide stewardship updates for existing donor
• Schedule and actively participate in meetings between clinicians and prospects or current donors.
• Support the Campaign Director with the management of the Campaign Cabinet.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• A relevant 4-year degree or, a relevant 3-year degree/diploma combined with a professional certification or, an equivalent combination of formal education and relevant experience
• A minimum of 2–3 years of progressive fundraising experience, with a demonstrable track record in cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major gifts within complex healthcare, academic or similar environment.
• Experience working with senior professional fundraising staff and volunteers is an asset. Proficiency in the full suite of Microsoft Office products and internet tools.
• Familiarity with and aptitude for Raiser’s Edge required.
• Member in good standing of CAGP, AFP or AHP is an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders
• Exemplary attention to detail with excellent planning, organizational and time management skills
• Strong strategic aptitude with a demonstrated ability to problem solve and handle a diverse range of assignments with multiple timelines
• Resourceful and self-motivated while remaining comfortable collaborating within a framework of a goal-oriented team environment
• Possess a professional and mature presence with evidence of leadership, sound judgement intuitiveness, tact and diplomacy.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Fast-paced, service and results oriented environment
• May have some activity outside of the office to support meetings
• The Foundation has a hybrid work model. Staff will be required to be in office a minimum of 2 days per week and will be required to have a safe home office set up for the remainder of the working days (specifics to be planned with your manager).
• Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues in all positions throughout the Foundation
• Shared commitment and support of the overall Foundation goals

Alongside competitive salaries, we offer an extensive benefits package, flexible work arrangements, growth and development opportunities, defined benefits pension plan and birth parent/parental leave top-up.

University Health Network thanks all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. UHN has a diverse workforce and is an equal-opportunity employer.

Please note: All applicant screening and evaluation for this role are carried out manually by our recruitment team. We do not leverage AI in any part of the hiring process.

Deadline to Apply: September 7, 2026