St. Joseph's Health Care Foundation

Director of Development & Campaigns


Position Overview

Organization: St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation (London)

Title: Director of Development and Campaigns  

Reports to: Vice President, Chief Development & Communications Officer | People & Culture   

Team: 5+ and Growing

Location:  St. Joseph's Hospital, 268 Grosvenor St Room A1-015, London, ON N6A 4V2

Compensation: $100,000 - $128,000, HOOP, excellent benefits and vacation policy.

Is this you?

Are you a passionate fundraising professional ready to lead a dedicated team while shaping the next generation of fundraisers? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment, working alongside like-minded individuals who share a commitment to making a difference? If so, keep reading.

Your peers would describe you as creative, entrepreneurial, and fearless in the pursuit of funding opportunities. You excel at building relationships and find energy in connecting with others. The thrill of securing a gift excites you, and you are equally enthusiastic about teaching and learning from your colleagues to achieve positive outcomes. Fundraising is a team sport for you, and you exemplify this philosophy through your daily actions and interactions with your team. You are a proactive self-starter, unafraid to make that important phone call or engage with potential donors, no matter the challenges that may arise. You possess a remarkable ability to connect the dots and navigate the complexities and nuances of the fundraising landscape.

With a proven track record in managing multi-million-dollar campaigns, you understand the strategic planning and execution required to drive impactful fundraising initiatives. Your experience includes developing comprehensive campaign strategies that leverage data analytics and performance metrics to inform decision-making and optimize results. You are adept at setting ambitious yet attainable goals, and you utilize data management tools to track progress, analyze trends, and adjust strategies as needed, ensuring campaigns not only meet but exceed targets.

Ideally, you've honed your skills within a hospital foundation or a highly matrixed organization, understanding the intricate dynamics involved. You have earned the respect of your colleagues through your unwavering respect for their time and the critical work they do. The prospect of tracking down a physician during rounds doesn’t intimidate you; instead, the hospital environment fuels your passion, and you find the vital work taking place within its walls deeply fascinating.

Your experience extends to hiring and managing frontline talent, where you have cultivated a high-performing team that shares your commitment to excellence. You recognize the importance of nurturing talent and providing mentorship to develop future fundraising leaders. Your capacity to create a supportive and empowering work culture has enabled your team to thrive in achieving their goals

You are also comfortable engaging with senior volunteers and have experience working with boards. Perhaps you have successfully coached and mentored board members who were new to fundraising, helping them navigate the intricacies of donor engagement. Whether you are in the asking seat or stepping back to empower another team member, your focus remains on the best interests of the donor, ensuring that their needs are met authentically. Your connections to the community or the hospital further enhance your ability to engage effectively and authentically with stakeholders.

If you are eager to join a dynamic, growing team that values an inspiring, productive, and fun work environment, we would love to learn more about you. If this sounds like you, let’s explore the possibilities together!

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