Position Profile:
Position Overview
The Officer, Development drives foundation engagement and donor cultivation at Humber River Health Foundation. This role leads foundation grant applications, delivers polished presentations, and plans/hosts cultivation events that deepen donor relationships and secure support for hospital priorities.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Why Join Us
Be a visible relationship-builder whose work directly fuels innovation and compassionate care at one of Canada’s most forward-thinking hospitals.
Why You’ll Love It Here
At Humber River Health Foundation, we’re more than just a team — we’re a community working together to transform healthcare. We care deeply about the people we serve and the people we work with. You’ll be part of a team that appreciates both a well-run office and a good laugh over lunch.
About Humber River Health Foundation
Humber River Health Foundation raises funds to invest in the programs, technologies, and equipment that make our Hospital's superior patient care a reality. Since the day we opened our new facility we've proudly lit a new path forward, always innovating to continue lighting new ways in patient care well into the future. This spirit of innovation is powered by the Foundation's donors and volunteers, who share our vision for better healthcare and who recognize that investment is always needed for the next innovation as much as the last one.
Please refer to the Foundation www.hrhfoundation.ca and the Humber River Health website www.hrh.ca for additional information.
Interested applicants are required to apply online with a resume and cover letter at www.hrh.ca/careers before the closing date. We thank all candidates that apply but only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Humber River Health Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate your needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code. Upon individual request, hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact the Human Resources Department for assistance.
Position: Officer, Development
Location: Humber River Health Foundation
Reports to: Vice President, Philanthropy
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time | Hybrid (Tuesday to Thursday in office)
Location: Humber River Health Foundation
Reports to: Vice President, Philanthropy
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time | Hybrid (Tuesday to Thursday in office)
Position Overview
The Officer, Development drives foundation engagement and donor cultivation at Humber River Health Foundation. This role leads foundation grant applications, delivers polished presentations, and plans/hosts cultivation events that deepen donor relationships and secure support for hospital priorities.
Key Responsibilities
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Foundation Grant Applications
o Lead the full lifecycle of foundation applications: research, strategy, drafting, submission, and reporting
o Maintain a calendar of deadlines, submissions, and stewardship touchpoints
o Partner with Finance/Programs (internal hospital colleagues) to align budgets, outcomes, and impact narratives
o Maintain major gifts donor pipeline and moves management
o Participate in monthly reviews with direct report to review fundraising achievements, monitor fundraising productivity, and identify issues that require additional support or course correction
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Presentations and Donor Communications
o Build compelling decks, cases, and talking points for donor/foundation meetings
o Present confidential briefing notes to volunteers, board members, and community partners; prep speakers as needed
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Cultivation Events
o Plan and host cultivation events (gatherings, briefings, gratitude touchpoints) to inspire giving, including weeknight and weekend events
o Shape event goals, run-of-show, program content, and speaker preparation (logistics support provided by the team)
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Stewardship and Reporting
o Collaborate with the Donor Relations team to prepare grant update letters, impact reports, and recognition materials
o Ensure thoughtful follow-ups post-meetings/events to advance proposals and strategize on the next ask
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CRM and Coordination
o Log activities, proposals, and outcomes in Raiser’s Edge; collaborate with Coordinator for data accuracy
o Track Key Performance Indicators for proposals, meetings, and event-driven results
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Other
o Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Post-secondary education in fundraising, communications, or related field; CFRE an asset
- 3 to 5 years in fundraising with demonstrable success in foundation grant writing and donor presentations
- Demonstrated success in major gift fundraising, including managing and forging relationships with volunteers and donors
- Strong storyteller with excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable hosting cultivation events and interacting with senior stakeholders
- Proficient with CRM systems (Raiser’s Edge preferred), Canva, Outlook, and MS Office/Google Workspace
- Organized, collaborative, and deadline-driven
- Demonstrated tact, diplomacy, creativity, and problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to use sound judgment and maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills
Why Join Us
Be a visible relationship-builder whose work directly fuels innovation and compassionate care at one of Canada’s most forward-thinking hospitals.
Why You’ll Love It Here
At Humber River Health Foundation, we’re more than just a team — we’re a community working together to transform healthcare. We care deeply about the people we serve and the people we work with. You’ll be part of a team that appreciates both a well-run office and a good laugh over lunch.
About Humber River Health Foundation
Lighting New Ways in Healthcare. Humber River Health stands apart. As North America's most digital hospital, our state-of-the-art facility is enabling our physicians and staff to deliver healthcare in new and innovative ways and is a model of efficiency for hospitals around the world. Everything we do is designed to enhance not only outcomes but also the experiences of our patients and their families.
Humber River Health Foundation raises funds to invest in the programs, technologies, and equipment that make our Hospital's superior patient care a reality. Since the day we opened our new facility we've proudly lit a new path forward, always innovating to continue lighting new ways in patient care well into the future. This spirit of innovation is powered by the Foundation's donors and volunteers, who share our vision for better healthcare and who recognize that investment is always needed for the next innovation as much as the last one.
Please refer to the Foundation www.hrhfoundation.ca and the Humber River Health website www.hrh.ca for additional information.
Interested applicants are required to apply online with a resume and cover letter at www.hrh.ca/careers before the closing date. We thank all candidates that apply but only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Humber River Health Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate your needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code. Upon individual request, hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact the Human Resources Department for assistance.