Officer, Development (Foundation)

Job Category: Foundation Hospital Location: Newmarket ON Job Type: Permanent, Full time Number of Positions: 1 Minimum - Maximum Hourly Rate: $30.77 - $42.05 Why Join Our Team? A people-first workplace environment that prioritizes belonging, wellness, and psychological safety. Hybrid, virtual, and in-person working environment (where applicable). Progressive health and dental benefit plans. HOOPP pension plan with employer and employee premium sharing.

Enhanced wellness initiatives, including virtual fitness classes and on-site gym memberships. If you are ready to embrace this exciting challenge and contribute to the success of Southlake Health, we encourage you to apply and be part of our dedicated team, making a difference in the lives of our employees and the community we serve! The Development Officer is responsible for managing and growing a portfolio of donors giving $5,000–$25,000 in support of the Hospital Foundation’s mission.

This role plays a key part in the donor pipeline by cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding leadership level donors, advancing prospects toward major and planned gift readiness, and strengthening long-term philanthropic relationships. The Development Officer leads the execution of the Foundation’s Bridge Donor Program and Foundations Program, ensuring strategic engagement, timely reporting, and meaningful stewardship for both individual and institutional funders.

Team The Major Gifts & Campaigns Team plays a critical role in cultivating and building relationships to drive sustainable growth from donors and prospects at $5K+ to enable the Foundation to meet granting commitments to Southlake Health to deliver leading edge care close to home. ACCOUNTABILITIES & ACTIVITIES Donor Portfolio Manage a portfolio of approximately 150–200 gift prospects giving $5K–$25K .

Develop, build and strengthen relationships with donors through individualized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies. Conduct regular donor meetings, calls, and touchpoints to deepen engagement, retention, and advance giving. Collaborate with colleagues in Major Gifts, Annual Giving, and Donor Experience to ensure seamless donor movement through the pipeline. Support donor events, tours, and recognition activities as needed.

Work with the Stewardship team to communicate donors’ impact of giving through the delivery of impact and stewardship reports and recognition opportunities. Ensure all donor interactions are recorded accurately and promptly in the CRM. undefined   Bridge Donor Program In collaboration with the Director, lead the planning, execution, and evaluation of the Foundation’s Bridge Donor Program , designed to transition mid‑level donors toward major gift readiness.

Implement tailored engagement plans, including cultivation activities, solicitations, impact communications, recognition, stewardship. and targeted cultivation activities. Track donor movement and identify prospects with major or planned gift potential. undefined Foundations Program Manage relationships with private, family, corporate and community foundations up to investment levels of $250K. Research funding opportunities and in collaboration with Writer, Major Gifts, prepare compelling letters of inquiry and proposals.

Maintain a calendar of deadlines, deliverables, and reporting requirements to ensure compliance and strong funder relationships. In collaboration with Donor Experience, deliver meaningful recognition and stewardship. Contribute to annual planning, revenue forecasting, and pipeline development. Represent the Foundation at community events and donor engagements. Foundation Team Work as a team player actively promoting a positive and professional work environment and culture Conduct role with integrity and respect and with a focus on demonstrating the Foundation’s values Act as an ambassador throughout the community, positively representing the Hospital and the Foundation Maintain donor and Foundation confidentiality and