Senior Development Officer, Lois Hole Hospital for Women

Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation (RAHF) provides a way for thousands of individuals and organizations to support the Royal Alexandra Hospital and its number one priority:building better health care for the people of Alberta.

They fund ground-breaking education, cutting-edge research, next-generation technologies, and facility enhancements. They also support a growing number of specialized centers of health care excellence located at the Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH) campus, including the Lois Hole Hospital for Women, the CK Hui Heart Centre, the Orthopedic Surgery Centre, and the Eye Institute of Alberta.

The Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation is looking for the next star to join the organization. Reporting to the Director of Philanthropy, the Senior Development Officer, Lois Hole Hospital for Women, will be the primary staff member involved in the fundraising supporting the Lois Hole Hospital for Women (LHHW).

As the Senior Development Officer, Lois Hole Hospital for Women, your responsibilities will include:

• Actively manage and grow a portfolio of 120-150 donors and prospects, with a focus on, major gifts ($25,000 - $999,999+)
• Managing a portfolio of Womens Health prospects while soliciting gifts in support of the Foundation
• Collaborating with healthcare leaders and fund development colleagues to create cases for support
• Work with the Communications team on written cases for support, proposals, briefing documents, presentations, gift agreements, and other relevant materials
• Work with the Stewardship and Donor Fulfillment team to implement appropriate donor recognition and stewardship strategies, in support of building long-term, meaningful donor relationships
• Advocating for the Foundation, raising awareness, and supporting the RAHF and its mission
• Participation in public events and outreach initiatives as appropriate
• Developing strategic plans for the Lois Hole Hospital for Women

What Were Looking for On Your Resume:

• Post-Secondary education or equivalent experience in non-profit work in a related field
• Certified Funding Executive (CFRE) designation is considered an asset
• 3-5+ years of proven experience in a major or legacy gift fundraising environment and a track record of securing gifts totaling $25,000+, preferably in healthcare
• Experience in sales, financial services, or business development will be considered
• Capital campaign experience is considered an asset
• Experience in strategy development and implementation around the giving cycle to secure major gifts
• Understanding of metrics execution

What We Will Want Demonstrated in the Interview:

• Excellent relationship-building skills; an ability to communicate effectively across all levels of an organization
• Results-driven attitude with the ability to work independently while meeting deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Demonstration and examples of developing and implementing funding programs from start to finish
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the RAHF mission
• Demonstration of creativity and diligence in identifying and cultivating new relationships with potential donors
• Agreement to a Security Clearance Check and ability to present a valid Alberta Drivers License upon hire

At the Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation, you are part of a collaborative environment and a passionate team that contributes to overall healthcare for the people of Alberta. The RAHF culture reflects our shared values of Excellence, Innovation, Integrity, Respect, Strong Relationships, and Stewardship.

We are proud to have been named one of Albertas Top Employers for 4 consecutive years. Investing in our employees and developing a supportive and engaging work culture is a high priority for us.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. Should you need any support during the application or interview process, please do not hesitate to reach out to us [email protected].

Think youd be a good fit?

Please apply online with your cover letter and resume in one document. While we thank all candidates who apply, we will only be reaching out to candidates who meet what we are looking for!