Senior Development Officer - Mackenzie Health Foundation
Mackenzie Health
- Vaughan, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Manage and expand a portfolio of major gift donors, focusing on securing gifts of $100K and above.
- Work closely with the Vice President, Philanthropy, and the major gifts team to strategize and execute fundraising plans.
- Engage, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gift donors with personalized strategies.
- Maintain comprehensive records of donor interactions, proposals and communications.
- Create and implement strategic, progressive and productive moves management plans for assigned relationships
- Prepare compelling and strategic fundraising materials including, but not limited to, briefing notes, proposals, letters, reports, acknowledgements, speaking notes and impact updates
- Establish productive and meaningful relationships with the hospital team, including physicians, medical professionals and leadership
- Participate in special events and community engagement activities to promote the Foundation’s mission and fundraising goals.
- Provide accurate progress reports and ensure the effective management of multiple projects and deadlines.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- A university degree or college diploma in Business Administration, Communications, Non-Profit Management, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of experience in philanthropy or fundraising, with a proven track record of securing major gifts, preferably in the healthcare or not-for-profit sectors
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality, integrity, professionalism, and diplomacy at all times.
- Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, analyze results, and recommend strategies.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), Adobe Acrobat, and donor management software (Raiser’s Edge/NXT a plus) database management
- Knowledge of the healthcare sector and philanthropic trends is beneficial.
- Ability to analyze results and make appropriate adjustments and recommendations
- Demonstrated commitment to the highest standards of ethical practice
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality, integrity, professionalism, and diplomacy in the role and when communicating with donors and volunteers at all times.
- Adheres to Occupational Health and Safety Legislation and Mackenzie Health’s Health and Safety Policies..
- Commitment to the values and mission of Mackenzie Health Foundation.
- Proven ability to work independently as well as to perform effectively in a team-orientated environment
- Alignment with the values of Mackenzie Health Foundation – Excellence, Leadership and Integrity
- Access to a vehicle and valid driver’s license