Foundation Associate, Donor Experience – Foundation #490-26

Brightshores; Owen Sound; Remote; CAD 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightshores Health System Owen Sound Foundation is seeking a Foundation Associate, Donor Experience to strengthen donor relationships and drive revenue growth. Reporting to the CEO, you will implement stewardship plans, lead donor acquisition through patient and family solicitation, and foster collaboration with Brightshores staff and physicians.

You will work closely with leadership to grow engagement, ensure donor retention, and promote Brightshores’ values while maintaining confidentiality

Qualifications

• Preferred College or University Degree in Fundraising/Non-Profit Management or related discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a fundraising environment.
• Experience managing projects with tight timelines and firm deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively as part of a small team.
• Familiarity with Raiser’s Edge, or other donor database is an asset.
• Demonstrated experience in software programs and social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Canva, MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Ability to effectively maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to effectively handle multiple demands and complete assignments in an accurate and timely manner
• Knowledge Brightshores Health System and its operating system is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen relationships with current and prospective donors to grow revenue.
• Implement a Foundation stewardship plan for all donors.
• Drive donor acquisition through patient and family solicitation and Health Care Hero Program.
• Collaborate with the CEO to ensure donor retention and engagement.
• Build and maintain positive relationships between the Foundation, Brightshores staff and physicians.

Skills

Confidentiality

Multi-tasking

Independent work

Team collaboration

Patient safety awareness

Adaptability

Fundraising ethics

Education

Fundraising/Non-Profit Management

Project management

2+ years fundraising experience

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Donor databases

Facebook

Instagram

Canva

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

DEPARTMENT: BRIGHTSHORES HEALTH SYSTEM OWEN SOUND FOUNDATION

POSITION LOCATION: OWEN SOUND

UNION AFFILIATION: NON-UNION

STATUS: FULL-TIME, TEMPORARY (APPROX. END DATE JANUARY 2028)

REASON TO POST: DIRECT REPLACEMENT

WAGE RATE: $61,355 – $73,547

Reporting to the CEO, Brightshores Health System Owen Sound Foundation; the Foundation Associate, Donor Experience is responsible for strengthening relationships with current and prospective donors, growing revenue and improving staff engagement. The program will ensure long-term donor retention and increase ongoing engagement. The Foundation Associate will work closely with the CEO to implement a Foundation stewardship plan for all donors. The Foundation Associate is responsible for donor acquisition through patient and family solicitation and Health Care Hero Program. This role is also tasked with building and maintaining positive relationship between the Foundation and Brightshores staff and physicians.

Skills/Abilities/Qualifications Required

• Preferred College or University Degree in Fundraising/Non-Profit Management or related discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years experience and demonstrated success in a fundraising environment.
• Experience managing projects with tight timelines and firm deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively as part of a small team.
• Familiarity with Raiser’s Edge, or other donor database is an asset.
• Demonstrated experience in software programs and social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Canva, MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Ability to effectively maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to effectively handle multiple demands and complete assignments in an accurate and timely manner
• Knowledge Brightshores Health System and its operating system is an asset.
• Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records
• Demonstrate, promote and encourage Brightshores’ values – We Show Up for Each Other, We Are Trusted to Act, We Create Solutions Together, We Strive for Better, We Share Accountability
• Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes
• Comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and regulations, and actively contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment