Fund Development & Communications Coordinator

at  Valley Hospice Foundation

Valley Hospice Foundation (VHF) is a vital community partner in hospice and community palliative care in the Annapolis Valley. As the Foundation’s mandate continues to grow, we are recruiting for a qualified individual to lead our fund-raising efforts and to develop community relations through comprehensive communications planning.
The successful candidate for the position will be passionate about VHF’s programs and initiatives and will become a knowledgeable champion for the organization and the communities we serve.

• Plan and coordinate annual peer-to-peer fundraising and awareness event – Hike for Valley Hospice and Palliative Care.
• Build and strengthen relationships with the business community and create sponsorship and other development opportunities.
• Coordinate and grow the monthly giving program to increase predictable funding.
• Develop and coordinate an Annual Giving Program that includes tribute giving, direct mail appeals/newsletters and events.
• Build and implement strategies to promote Planned Giving.
• Develop and lead a robust donor relations strategy.
• Create content and coordinate digital assets – social media and website.
• Develop public awareness opportunities, attend networking events and speaking engagement to share information.
• Develop promotional print and digital materials for sponsorships, programs, and fundraising
• Work closely with the VHF’s Board on new funding and PR opportunities.
• Liaise with Nova Scotia Health for program public relations related activities.
• Assist with development of Fundraising and Communication policies and procedures.
• Coordinate community research projects for assessing needs and program development.