Senior Donor Relations Manager
West Parry Sound Health Centre FOUNDATION
Job Posting: FN 2024-343
Regular Full-Time Position

About the Organization

Located on the coast of beautiful Georgian Bay, the West Parry Sound Health Centre FOUNDATION boasts the best that both nature and technology can offer. We work in one of Canada's most modern health care facilities and live in one of the country's top outdoor adventure destinations. You can get from desk to dock in 10 minutes!

About the Opportunity

About the Benefits

• Competitive Compensation package based on experience
• Comprehensive Extended Health and Dental Benefits.
• Membership in Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP).
• Hospitals of Ontario Life Insurance Plan Life Insurance and AD&D.
• Hospitals of Ontario Disability Insurance Plan Disability Insurance.
• Development, education, and training opportunities are encouraged and supported by the Foundation. These opportunities will be supported by the Foundation based on budget, availability, and convenience of attendance.
• Wellness program, including an onsite gym.

More About You

In addition to having a University Degree or Community College Diploma in a related field, you will also need to have:

• Proven fundraising experience with major gifts and annual direct marketing campaign experience or proven sales and relationship building within the for-profit section.
• Member in good standing with the AFP or AHP and/or willingness to accomplish is an asset.
• Demonstrated satisfactory attendance levels, work performance, disciplinary history, and positive work references.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills with the ability to facilitate positive relationships.
• Demonstrated professionalism, tact, and diplomacy in interactions with others.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and multi-task while providing consistent, high-quality work.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to the Foundation’s mission, vision, and values.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.  
• Ability to adapt to continually changing priorities.
• Self-motivated with the ability to perform work assignments with minimal supervision and good judgment.
• A strong and engaging communicator with a demonstrated ability to relate, communicate and build consensus across a wide range of audiences.
• Comfort level with all levels of philanthropy.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Will be required to attend and support off-site meetings and events in the community.
• Ability to work in a manner that exemplifies the core values of the West Parry Sound Health Centre Foundations: Compassion, Accountability, Rights and Responsibilities, Excellence, and Safety.

More About the Opportunity

• Build and drive growth of a portfolio of prospects and donors at various stages of development.
• Utilize highly proactive identification and qualification strategies i.e. cold calling, database mining, etc., to identify untapped sources of revenue and expand the prospect pool to build a donor pipeline.
• Create bespoke individual cultivation and solicitation plans for major donors in collaboration and partnership with the CEO.
• Generate and execute donor calls independently as well as in partnership with the CEO in support of the Foundation team’s goals.
• Responsible for managing a personal portfolio of approximately 40-50 donors and prospects in all stages of the development cycle and at the $10,000 + level.
• Collaborate and partner with the CEO on the design and implementation of specific donor cultivation and solicitation events throughout the year, including with the summer seasonal donors.
• Collaborate and partner with the Community Giving and Engagement Officer to identify and solicit sponsors for Foundation signature events.
• Consistently deliver a thoughtful, creative and exceptional donor experience in interactions with all prospective, current and past donors.
• Lead the design and annual implementation of a comprehensive donor recognition and stewardship plan.
• Ensures a healthy and safe workplace by being a proactive role model, promotes the internal responsibility system and the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and encourages staff participation in all safety and wellness programs.
• Adheres to safe work practices in all aspects of the position as per policy and procedures, identifies and reports hazardous conditions and promotes a healthy and safe work environment by example.
• Promotes a work environment free from aggression and unacceptable behaviour by personal example and following organizational policies and the WPSHC code of conduct.
• Demonstrates the highest standards of customer and patient service for all internal and external interactions and customers.
• Prioritizes and supports a healthy and safe patient environment by creating an environment whereby patient safety is paramount, addressing and reporting hazardous conditions as soon as identified. 
• Participates in continuing education and professional development to ensure up to date and current practices in all aspects of the position.

Please note: For the safety and well-being of our patients, employees, and visitors, we require proof of COVID-19 vaccination before commencing employment. Exceptions may be made for individuals who are unable to receive a COVID-19 vaccine for legislated protected reasons (e.g. medical exemption). All incumbents in this position will be required to provide a clear criminal/vulnerable sector check as a condition of employment.

Best of all, you will be welcomed into a supportive interdisciplinary team environment that will allow you to develop a wide breadth of skills. This is an opportunity to grow in an established and highly respected organization, using your experience and skills to inspire a direct and positive impact on the community.

We thank all applicants who apply, but advise only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

Personal information submitted will be used for the purposes of this competition only.

We are committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities to ensure equal participation. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform us of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes.

Please be advised the WPSHC property is smoke-free.

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