Donor Relations & Fundraising Lead

North Okanagan Hospice Society; Vernon; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

North Okanagan Hospice Society is seeking a Community & Fund Development Lead to coordinate fundraising campaigns, donor stewardship, grants, and community engagement. You will build strong relationships with donors, foundations, volunteers, and sponsors while aligning initiatives with NOHS strategic priorities.

The role emphasizes collaboration across a small team, delivering high-quality fundraising initiatives, events like signature campaigns, and communications that raise awareness and

Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Fund Development, Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Non-Profit Management, or related field.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in fund development, donor relations, marketing, or events, preferably in non-profit.
• Experience coordinating fundraising campaigns, donor stewardship, sponsorship development, and community events.
• Experience writing grants and managing funding reports; experience with donor management systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Society's annual fund development strategy in alignment with goals and targets.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward relationships with donors, sponsors, foundations, clubs, businesses and community partners.
• Identify new funding opportunities including major gifts, grants and sponsorships.
• Coordinate annual giving initiatives (direct mail, online fundraising, monthly gifts, memorial gifts).
• Develop donor stewardship initiatives and maintain donor records in the CRM; monitor fundraising performance and reporting.
• Prepare annual fundraising goals, calendars, and project timelines; evaluate campaigns with KPIs.

Skills

Relationship Building

Communication

Collaboration & Teamwork

Initiative & Innovation

Planning & Organization

Analytical Thinking

Self-Management

Cultural Competency

Attitude

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's in Fund Development/Business/Communications/Marketing/Non-Profit

Tools

Microsoft 365

CRM databases

Job description

North Okanagan Hospice Society is seeking a Community & Fund Development Lead to coordinate fundraising campaigns, donor stewardship, grants, and community engagement. You will build strong relationships with donors, foundations, volunteers, and sponsors while aligning initiatives with NOHS strategic priorities.

The role emphasizes collaboration across a small team, delivering high-quality fundraising initiatives, events like signature campaigns, and communications that raise awareness and