Development Officer

St. Joseph’s Health Centre Foundation is a fast-paced, innovative fundraising organization committed to raising funds in support of St. Joseph’s Health Centre Toronto. St. Joe’s has provided care for millions of people in Toronto’s west end for more than a century. Today, it is one of Canada’s busiest community teaching hospital, looking after a vibrant community of over a half a million. Now part of Unity Health Toronto, St. Joe’s is uniquely positioned to inspire the best care experiences for all.

Following on the success of the recent $100M+ Promise campaign, the Foundation has launched its most ambitious campaign thus far, supporting the largest transformation of St. Joe’s in its history.

We are looking for an energetic, strategic and collaborative individual to join our Major Gifts team; one who is looking to work for an organization that is a pillar in our community, and, ideally, is close to their heart.

Position Summary:
Reporting to the VP, Development, and working closely with the Foundation CEO, a highly organized and relationship-driven Development Officer will support the CEO in advancing key philanthropic relationships while managing a portfolio of mid-level donors and potential major gift supporters. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, has excellent communication and research skills, and is committed to providing an outstanding donor experience. It is a unique opportunity to work closely with the CEO on one-to-one donor strategies, while also managing a portfolio of donors independently—advancing our mission to provide exceptional care close to home by raising funds for a new patient tower.

Key Responsibilities:

CEO Portfolio Support (50%)
• Collaborate closely with the CEO to support the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of a targeted portfolio of high-value donors and prospects.
• Prepare customized briefing notes, research profiles, and donor materials to support CEO donor meetings and strategic engagement.
• Draft and personalize donor correspondence, proposals, and stewardship materials.
• Track and monitor donor activity, follow-ups, and outcomes using the Foundation’s CRM (Raiser’s Edge NXT).
• Coordinate logistics for CEO donor meetings and events, ensuring a seamless and professional experience.

Mid-Level Donor Engagement (50%)
• Manage and grow a personal portfolio of approximately 50 to 75 mid-level donors and prospects (gifts in the $5,000–$25,000 range).
• Develop and implement tailored cultivation and solicitation strategies to increase giving and deepen donor engagement.
• Identify potential major gift prospects for pipeline development and refer to the Senior Manager, Development as appropriate.
• Conduct donor calls, meetings, and personalized stewardship activities, in collaboration with the Development team.
• Maintain accurate, timely records of all interactions and plans in Raiser’s Edge NXT.

Qualifications and Core Competencies:
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, or a related role, ideally within a healthcare or nonprofit setting.
• Proven ability to build and manage donor relationships with discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment.
• Demonstrated success using moves management strategies to engage, solicit, and steward donors, with a focus on securing philanthropic support.
• Proficient in CRM systems, preferably Raiser’s Edge NXT, with a commitment to timely and accurate data entry and activity tracking.
• Strong written communication skills, with experience personalizing proposals, donor correspondence, briefing/debriefing notes, and meeting talking points.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to plan and implement customized cultivation and engagement activities that lead to confirmed gifts.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable conveying the Foundation’s mission and vision in an inspiring and compelling manner.
• Collaborative and flexible team player with a proactive, goal-oriented mindset.
• Passion for healthcare philanthropy and a strong commitment to the mission of St. Joe’s.

This is how we’ll support you:

• Hybrid work environment – 3 days/week in-office
• Competitive compensation with comprehensive health benefits
• Professional development opportunities
• Membership into HOOPP – a leading defined-benefit pension plan

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis before the application deadline closes. We thank all applicants for applying, however, only qualified candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are looking forward to you helping us realize impressive results now and in the years to come!