Position Profile:
Position: Officer, Development
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.

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

• Foundation Grant Applicationso Lead the full lifecycle of foundation applications: research, strategy, drafting, submission, and reportingo Maintain a calendar of deadlines, submissions, and stewardship touchpointso Partner with Finance/Programs (internal hospital colleagues) to align budgets, outcomes, and impact narrativeso Maintain major gifts donor pipeline and moves managemento Participate in monthly reviews with direct report to review fundraising achievements, monitor fundraising productivity, and identify issues that require additional support or course correction
• Presentations and Donor Communicationso Build compelling decks, cases, and talking points for donor/foundation meetingso Present confidential briefing notes to volunteers, board members, and community partners; prep speakers as needed
• Cultivation Eventso Plan and host cultivation events (gatherings, briefings, gratitude touchpoints) to inspire giving, including weeknight and weekend eventso Shape event goals, run-of-show, program content, and speaker preparation (logistics support provided by the team)
• Stewardship and Reportingo Collaborate with the Donor Relations team to prepare grant update letters, impact reports, and recognition materialso Ensure thoughtful follow-ups post-meetings/events to advance proposals and strategize on the next ask
• CRM and Coordinationo Log activities, proposals, and outcomes in Raiser’s Edge; collaborate with Coordinator for data accuracyo Track Key Performance Indicators for proposals, meetings, and event-driven results
• Othero Performs other duties as assigned