Fund Development Officer

Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital Foundation; Strathroy; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Meaningful work in community health

Job summary

Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital Foundation in Strathroy, ON is seeking a Fund Development Officer to advance fundraising priorities through cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of a portfolio of mid-level and major gift donors and prospects.

Working closely with the Director of Philanthropy and CEO, you will build relationships with individuals, families, businesses, and community leaders to secure philanthropic support for hospital priorities, manage multiple opportunities, and help

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of progressive fundraising experience.
• Demonstrated success building relationships and securing commitments or revenue.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, presentation, and influencing skills.
• Ability to engage confidently with donors, community leaders, business owners, physicians, and volunteers.
• Strong organizational and project-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of qualified mid-level and major gift donors and prospects.
• Develop and implement cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and engagement strategies to increase donor involvement.
• Conduct regular donor visits with Foundation leadership and staff.
• Identify, qualify, and advance prospective donors through the fundraising pipeline.
• Prepare funding proposals, gift agreements, briefings, and stewardship reports.
• Secure philanthropic investments to meet annual fundraising goals.
• Monitor activity, engagement, and revenue; ensure follow-up.

Skills

Relationship management

Interpersonal communication

Negotiation

Donor stewardship

Education

Post-secondary education in Fundraising/Business/Communications

CFRE certification (asset)

Tools

Raiser's Edge NXT

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital Foundation, Strathroy, ON

Work Type: In-Person

Reports To: Director of Philanthropy

About the Foundation

Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital Foundation connects donors to meaningful opportunities that support exceptional healthcare close to home. Since 1989, the Foundation has raised more than $40 million to fund critical patient care equipment, capital projects, programs, and education initiatives that enhance healthcare for the communities we serve.

As the Foundation continues to grow its philanthropic impact, we are seeking a relationship-focused fundraising professional who is passionate about connecting donors with opportunities to make a lasting difference.

Position Summary

The Fund Development Officer is responsible for advancing the Foundation's fundraising priorities through the strategic cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of a portfolio of mid-level and major gift donors and prospects.

Working closely with the Director of Philanthropy & CEO, the Fund Development Officer develops meaningful relationships with individuals, families, businesses, and community leaders to secure philanthropic support for hospital priorities. The successful candidate will play a key role in identifying and qualifying prospects, moving donors through the giving cycle, and achieving annual fundraising goals through a donor-centered approach.

This position requires a highly motivated relationship builder who is comfortable engaging donors, conducting face-to-face meetings, preparing gift proposals, and managing multiple fundraising opportunities simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of qualified mid-level and major gift donors and prospects.
• Develop and implement individualized cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and engagement strategies designed to increase donor involvement and philanthropic support.
• Conduct regular donor visits, both independently and alongside Foundation leadership, physicians, hospital staff, and volunteers.
• Identify, qualify, and advance prospective donors through the fundraising pipeline using established moves management practices.
• Prepare compelling funding proposals, gift agreements, briefings, presentations, and stewardship reports.
• Secure philanthropic investments that support annual fundraising goals and Foundation priorities.
• Monitor portfolio activity, donor engagement, and revenue performance, ensuring appropriate follow-up and consistent relationship management.
• Work collaboratively with leadership to develop solicitation strategies for leadership and transformational gift opportunities.

Donor Relations & Stewardship

• Build and maintain strong relationships with donors, community partners, physicians, hospital leaders, and volunteers.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned donors, providing exceptional donor service and personalized engagement opportunities.
• Match donor interests and philanthropic aspirations with emerging hospital priorities and funding opportunities.
• Ensure donors receive timely recognition, stewardship, and meaningful reporting on the impact of their support.
• Develop strategies to retain and upgrade annual donors into mid-level and major gift opportunities.
• Support the creation and implementation of donor recognition and stewardship initiatives that strengthen donor loyalty and long-term engagement.
• Proactively identify new individual, corporate, and community fundraising prospects through research, referrals, events, and networking activities.
• Assess donor capacity, inclination, and readiness to give to support portfolio growth and long-term fundraising success.
• Maintain a healthy pipeline of qualified prospects and future major gift opportunities.
• Participate in community engagement activities to increase awareness of the Foundation's mission and fundraising priorities.

Campaign Support & Strategic Initiatives

• Support major fundraising campaigns, capital projects, and strategic funding priorities.
• Assist in developing campaign strategies, Materials, donor engagement plans, and solicitation materials.
• Work collaboratively with Foundation staff, volunteers, campaign cabinet members, and hospital leadership to support fundraising initiatives.
• Participate in donor events, cultivation opportunities, and community outreach activities as required.

Administration & Reporting

• Maintain accurate and timely records of donor interactions, strategies, proposals, and outcomes within the CRM system.
• Track and report on fundraising activity, donor progression, pipeline development, and revenue outcomes.
• Ensure donor information is managed with the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Contribute to fundraising planning, budgeting, and performance evaluation processes.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of progressive experience in fundraising, major gifts, sales, business development, relationship management, or a related field.
• Demonstrated success building relationships, securing commitments, or achieving revenue-related goals.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, presentation, and influencing skills.
• Ability to engage confidently with donors, community leaders, business owners, physicians, and volunteers.
• Strong organizational and project-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Post-secondary education in Fundraising, Business, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field is considered an asset.
• CFRE designation or progress toward certification is considered an asset.

Technical Skills

• Experience using donor databases or CRM systems, preferably Raiser's Edge NXT.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with donor tracking, prospect management, reporting, and fundraising metrics.
• Familiarity with prospect research tools and donor analytics is considered an asset.
• Salary Range: $60,000-$70,000, commensurate with experience.
• Employer-paid benefits package.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• Meaningful work supporting local healthcare in your community.