Senior Development Officer

Hill House Hospice; Richmond Hill; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill House Hospice is seeking a Senior Development Officer to lead fundraising efforts for their expansion project. This role involves managing major donor relationships and ensuring the mission's success through dedicated engagement strategies, with the chance to be a part of impactful community service.

Qualifications

• 5 - 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in development/fundraising.
• Proven success in securing major gifts.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of 75-100 major donors.
• Conduct personal visits, calls, and written communications with donors.
• Prepare customized proposals, reports, and presentations.

Skills

Donor Cultivation

Relationship Management

Strategic Engagement

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CFRE

Tools

CRM databases

Microsoft Office Suite

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Location: Richmond Hill – Hybrid work environment

Employment Type: Full Time (or Part Time) - Looking for the right fit.

Executive Summary:

Our organization is embarking on a transformative journey—from a humble 3-bedroom hospice home to 12-bedrooms that will provide compassionate care to more individuals in need. This ambitious expansion requires vision, dedication, and the generous support of those who believe in our mission.

If you are driven by the power of philanthropy and passionate about making a lasting difference, a desire to help manage and grow a portfolio of major donors, the requisite qualifications, then this is your opportunity to be a catalyst for change. We are seeking a dedicated professional to help cultivate and expand our network of major donors, ensuring our hospice can thrive and meet the urgent needs of the community. Join our capital campaign team and our motivated volunteer leadership to drive change.

About Hospice Palliative Care and Hill House Hospice:

Hill House is filled with a committed interdisciplinary group of professionals that provides hospice residence services, delivering compassionate palliative care within a comforting home-like setting. Hill House was the first hospice residence in York Region and the second to be built in the province of Ontario. Hill House is also a registered charity and are based in the heart of Richmond Hill. Since our founding in 1998, our goal is to lead by example, serving as a model for exemplary hospice residence care across York Region.

Position Summary:

The Senior Development Officer is responsible for managing and growing a portfolio of major donors, cultivating relationships with prospective supporters, and securing significant philanthropic gifts in support of the organization's mission and Capital Campaign that seeks to expand and rebuild from the current 3-bedroom hospice to a 12-bedroom hospice home. The role involves strategic donor engagement, stewardship, and collaboration with internal teams to meet fundraising goals and advance organizational priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of [75-100] major donors and prospects.
• Working in partnership with the Executive Director, help lead special campaign initiatives.
• Support Annual Giving strategies as required.
• Develop and implement strategies to cultivate, solicit, and steward donors giving $10,000+ annually and facilitate inclusion of planned giving initiatives in giving strategies.
• Donor Cultivation & Stewardship:
• Conduct personal visits, calls, and written communications with donors and prospects.
• Prepare customized proposals, reports, and presentations.
• Organize and attend donor events and engagement opportunities.
• Work closely with senior leadership, board members, and program staff to align fundraising with organizational goals.
• Mentor and support junior development staff as needed.
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation in the donor database.
• Reporting & Analytics:
• Track donor engagement activity and progress toward revenue goals.
• Provide regular reports and analysis to leadership on fundraising performance.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required; or CFRE an asset.
• 5 - 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in development/fundraising.
• Proven success in securing major gifts and building long-term donor relationships.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a mission-driven environment.
• Experience with CRM databases and Microsoft Office Suite an asset
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of donor stewardship best practices.
• Familiarity with grants, and campaign planning.
• Experience in healthcare sector an asset
• Familiarity with York Region an asset
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

How to Apply

• Please send your resume and a thoughtful cover letter outlining your relevant experience and what excites you about this role to Michelle Hambly, [e-mail]
• Hill House Hospice is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all facets of our organization. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life.

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