Foundation Strategist

St. Joseph's General Hospital Elliot Lake; Elliot Lake; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph’s General Hospital Elliot Lake Foundation is seeking a Foundation Strategist to lead fundraising, donor engagement and partnerships in support of the hospital and foundation priorities.

Reporting to the Vice-President, People, Strategy and Corporate Services, this role will develop annual fundraising plans, steward donors, and build relationships with community partners to inspire generosity and impact care for residents.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of fundraising, communications, or donor relations experience
• Strong relationship-building and donor engagement skills
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and campaigns
• Excellent communication, sound judgment, and analytical thinking

Responsibilities

• Lead campaigns, donor communications, and stewardship initiatives
• Develop and implement annual fundraising plans and priorities
• Build and maintain donor relationships and community partnerships
• Collaborate with leadership to elevate the Foundation's profile and impact

Skills

Relationship building

Donor engagement

Communication

Project management

Education

Post-secondary education in a relevant field

Job description

Join St. Joseph’s General Hospital Elliot Lake Foundation Strategist

Make an Impact. Inspire Generosity. Transform Care.

Company Description

St. Joseph’s General Hospital Elliot Lake (SJGHEL) is a patient focused, community driven, and quality oriented healthcare organization dedicated to providing safe, high-quality care to the communities we serve. We are committed to advancing healthcare excellence across rural Northern Ontario, strengthening interprofessional collaboration, enhancing quality and safety, and ensuring accessible, patient centered care for all.

Role Description

SJGHEL is seeking an energetic and community-focused Foundation Strategist to lead and advance fundraising, donor engagement, and community partnerships in support of St. Joseph’s General Hospital Elliot Lake and the St. Joseph’s Foundation of Elliot Lake’s strategic priorities. Reporting to the Vice‑President, People, Strategy and Corporate Services & Chief Human Resources Officer, the successful candidate will play a key role in developing and implementing annual fundraising plans, strengthening donor relationships, and ensuring effective stewardship of philanthropic contributions. This role is responsible for leading campaigns and community engagement initiatives, overseeing donor communications, and ensuring that every donation is used effectively and aligned with the needs of patients, residents, clients, and their families.

Working closely with the Foundation Board, hospital leadership, and external partners, the Foundation Strategist will build strong relationships to inspire philanthropic investment, enhance community awareness, and elevate the profile of the Foundation.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will bring post secondary education in a relevant field and 3-5 years of experience in fundraising, communications, or donor relations, ideally within healthcare, not for profit, or public sector environments. You are a strong relationship builder who can engage and inspire donors, stakeholders, and community partners. Highly organized and results oriented, you excel at managing multiple priorities, leading projects, and delivering impactful campaigns. You combine strong communication skills with sound judgment, analytical thinking, and a genuine passion for community impact, aligned with SJGHEL’s values.

At SJGHEL, where your work directly supports better care for our community, set against a culture of compassion and purpose. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on healthcare in Northern Ontario while enjoying the exceptional quality of life found in Elliot Lake and surrounding communities.