Fund Development Coordinator

Oak Ridges Hospice; Canada; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Ridges Hospice in Canada is seeking a Fund Development Coordinator to advance donor relations and lead fundraising initiatives while supporting communications strategies. The role requires a self-starter who can manage multiple priorities, build relationships and work effectively with the Fund Development and Communications Lead.

You will cultivate donors—individuals, organizations, corporations and foundations—develop stewardship programs, and organize key events.

Qualifications

• Completed post-secondary education or comparable experience desired.
• Minimum 5 years experience and/or education with a proven track record in fundraising.
• Experience in communications, marketing and public relations.
• Solid understanding of fundraising principles including ethics, methodologies and technology tools.
• Highest standards of professionalism, confidentiality and integrity.
• Strong interpersonal, motivational and networking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, polished presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and effectively with Board members, committees and volunteers.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office, fundraising software, and social media tools.

Responsibilities

• Supports the organizations overall strategic plan.
• Raise donations to meet the annual operational needs of the programmes and services of Oak Ridges Hospice.
• Identify, cultivate and solicit donors including individuals, service organizations, corporations and foundations.
• Develop and implement donor stewardship strategies to build and maintain lasting relationships.
• Plan and organize key fundraising and donor relations events with volunteer support.
• Encourage and oversee third party fundraising events and activities through community awareness.
• Ensure all fundraising policies and practices meet Canada Revenue Agency requirements.
• Research and develop grant proposals, including submission, tracking and follow-up.
• Provide an overview of our residential hospice activities to potential donors and progress reports to grantors.
• Supports and assists with hospice events and oversees third-party events as required.
• Develop and maintain Fundraising and Communications policies and procedures that meet legislative requirements.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Communications

Grant writing

Event planning

Stakeholder engagement

Ethics

Education

Post-secondary education

AFP membership asset

Tools

Microsoft Office

fundraising software

CRM

social media tools

Job description

Reports to:

Fund Development and Communications Lead

Posting Date:

07/29/2026 – 08/28/2026

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Fund Development and Communications Lead, the Fund Development Coordinator will be an integral part of the Oak Ridges Hospice (ORH) team, who supports the organization’s reputation and brand, cultivates donor relations and effectively fundraises to enable ORH achieve its vision and mission to serve people and their loved ones, who are transitioning at the end-of-life. This individual is a self-starter, highly motivated, an excellent communicator and a great team player who thrives in an environment with multiple priorities and deadlines.

Job Duties:

• Supports the organizations overall strategic plan
• Raise donations to meet the annual operational needs of the programmes and services of Oak Ridges Hospice
• Identify, cultivate and solicit donors including individuals, service organizations, corporations and foundations
• Develop and implement donor stewardship strategies to build and maintain lasting relationships
• Plan and organize key fundraising and donor relations events with volunteer support
• Encourage and oversee third party fundraising events and activities through community awareness
• Ensure all fundraising policies and practices continue to meet Canada Revenue Agency requirements.
• Is knowledgeable of, and adheres to, the AFP Code of Ethics
• Ensure information is made available to family and friends of hospice residents informing them of how they can support the operation of the hospice through in memoriam donations.
• Ensure that the hospice website includes instructions on how donations can be made.
• Communicate with corporations and local businesses to seek support for the hospice through the donation of goods and services.
• Communicate with local service organizations, churches and third party groups to seek support for the hospice through their fundraising efforts.
• Ensure that processes are in place to ensure that all donors are acknowledged and thanked according to their contributions
• Research and develop comprehensive and compelling grant proposals, including submission, tracking and follow-up
• Identify charitable organizations, public and private foundations that can be approached for financial support
• Establish communication with such organizations and determine the process to apply for funding.
• Provide an overview of our residential hospice activities to potential donors
• Provide progress reports and accountability reports as required by grantors.
• Supports and assists with hospice events and oversees third-party events events as required
• Organize events activities and secure volunteer assistance as needed
• Develop and maintain Fundraising and Communications policies and procedures that meet legislative requirements, Canada Revenue requirements, and HPCO Accreditation standards
• As a member of the ORH staff, complies with the organizational policies and procedures
• Supports the rest of the ORH team and participates in activities that promote teamwork and the values of ORH
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Completed post-secondary education or comparable experience desired.
• Minimum 5 years experience and/or education with a proven track record in fundraising - Membership in the AFP (or equivalent) would be an asset
• Experience and/or education in communications, marketing and public relations.
• Solid understanding of fundraising principles including ethics, methodologies and technology tools.
• Highest standards of professionalism, confidentiality and integrity.
• Strong interpersonal, motivational and networking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, polished presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and effectively with Board members, committees and volunteers.
• High proficiency in all areas of Microsoft Office, fundraising software, and social media tools.
• Graphic design & website management skills are an asset.
• Valid Ontario driver’s license with own vehicle.
• Criminal reference check with Vulnerable Sector Screening required.

Current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records and Vulnerable Sector Check is required upon the start of employment.

Oak Ridges Hospice recognizes the importance of immunization to protect our residents, team members and visitors from COVID-19. As such, a condition of employment with Oak Ridges Hospice is requiring that all employees and new hires have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

Oak Ridges Hospice is an affirming organization supporting the Ontario Human Rights Code which states that every person has a right to equal treatment with respect to employment without discrimination or harassment because of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability.

Hours:

• Full-Time (35 hours/week, with occasional evenings and weekends). This is an on-site position.

Pay:

• $33.74 - 35.86 per hour. Compensation is commensurate with experience, qualifications, and internal equity

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Every donation to Oak Ridges Hospice helps us provide high quality compassionate care for our residents and their families.

We are incredibly grateful for your support!