Job Description

SPOSITION SUMMARY:
St. Joseph’s Healthcare Foundation Hamilton is seeking an experienced, growth-oriented fundraising leader to join its team as Vice-President, Development. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside a dedicated, mission-driven group of professionals committed to advancing the Hospital’s healing mission and the Foundation’s impact.

Reporting to the President and CEO of the Foundation, the Vice-President, Development will provide strategic direction and leadership to all aspects of the Principal Gift, Major Gift, Planned Giving, Donor Relations, and Research and Prospect Management programs, as well as Campaign fundraising.

The Vice-President will have the opportunity to build on the strong foundation already in place and elevate the Foundation’s fundraising efforts to the next level. With an emphasis on growing the principal gifts program, this leader will deepen relationships with clinicians and grateful patients, working closely with volunteers and senior leaders to advance this important work. Bringing a strategic, holistic approach to the prospect pipeline will be essential, ensuring thoughtful movement through the donor cycle and sustained engagement across the donor community.

As a collaborative and people-centred leader, the Vice-President will coach and support a talented fundraising team, providing strategic guidance that enables individuals to succeed and grow in their roles. The Vice-President will bring a big-picture perspective, balancing long-term strategy with execution, while fostering a culture that celebrates success, encourages collaboration, and supports retention. The Vice-President will serve as a trusted partner across the Foundation, contributing to a shared commitment to impact and excellence.

The anticipated hiring range for this role is $160,000 – $180,000 with a full salary range of $140,000 – $187,300, which will be determined based on experience and includes an industry-leading pension plan (HOOPP) and a comprehensive benefits package.

St. Joseph’s Healthcare Foundation Hamilton offers a hybrid work model with three days per week at the Foundation office (224 James Street South, Hamilton) and two days from a home office.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Lead and integrate the major gift and gift planning programs to secure both outright and deferred gifts to the Foundation, while maintaining a rigorous focus on a portfolio of Principal Gifts of $1,000,000+, including managing a personal portfolio of prospects.
•Manage and provide strategic direction for all campaign fundraising activities, including campaign plan development and implementation, principal and major giving strategy and implementation, grateful patient (clinician and staff engagement) fundraising, as well as volunteer management, campaign reporting and relationship-building.
•Strategically engage and support the Foundation President & CEO in all significant principal gift, major gift, planned gift and campaign solicitations.
•Play a pivotal role in developing and implementing strategies to engage potential principal gift donors including assessing giving capacity, aligning philanthropic interests with Foundation priorities, and coordinating personalized approaches to secure gifts.
•Actively contribute to the Foundation’s overall strategic direction as a member of the Executive Team.
•Oversee prospect research and management including identification, research, cultivation, and solicitation.
•Oversee the design and maintenance of a prospect pipeline or chart of giving standards that forecasts the number of prospects required at each gift level to achieve overall fundraising targets.
•Lead a team of direct reports, recruiting, managing, coaching, and motivating them to achieve targets, including the Director of Development, Manager of Development (Principal Gifts), Manager of Major Gifts, and Senior Donor Relations Officer, and conduct regular performance reviews.
•Develop annual goals and operational plans, monitor key benchmarks and performance metrics driving revenue growth and program success.
•Provide leadership to the Donor Relations portfolio to ensure a comprehensive recognition and stewardship program is in place, with emphasis on principal, major, and planned gift donors.
•Manage the development of annual budgets and plans to achieve program objectives and monitor progress toward goals.
•Provide regular updates to the Board and volunteer leadership on fundraising progress, results, and upcoming priorities.
•Contribute to the overall annual and strategic planning processes for the Foundation.
•Review and approve all gift proposal templates ensuring they are accurate, compelling and aligned with strategic priorities.
•Consult widely on all components of the development portfolio with the President & CEO, the Board, the fundraising Cabinet and/or volunteers, the Management Team and the Foundation team as appropriate.
•Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders including Hospital leadership, staff, physicians, researchers and volunteers.
•Promote a collaborative and inclusive culture within the Development team, promoting teamwork, communication, and mutual support among team members.
•Represent the Foundation in a professional, appropriate, informed, and consistent manner.
•Stay informed of developments at St. Joseph’s and within the Foundation, including internal and external communications, emerging issues, and organizational positions, to ensure accurate and consistent representation.

QUALIFICATIONS AND KEY COMPETENCIES:
•Proven fundraising leader with a track record of advancing development strategies, planning and executing successful campaigns, and cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major donors, including six-figure and principal level gifts, ideally within healthcare or a similarly complex mission-driven organization.
•Exceptional relationship-building and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams, with senior volunteers and with other key stakeholders in the Hospital and the broader community.
•Skilled in designing and implementing sophisticated gift structures and supporting others in this work.
•Experience coaching, mentoring and supporting others, with the ability to lead and manage a staff team, monitoring performance and motivating them to achieve goals.
•Proven experience in developing and managing annual budgets and plans to achieve organizational and program goals.
•Experience providing regular, clear updates to the Board and volunteer leadership on fundraising progress, results, and upcoming priorities.
•Exceptional oral and written, communications and presentation skills.
•Strategic thinking, attention to detail, and strong program management skills.
•Strong knowledge of the Hamilton area and broader region served by St. Joseph’s Healthcare.
•Solid knowledge of Raiser’s Edge or similar fundraising software.
•Healthcare philanthropy or university advancement experience is an asset.
•Commitment to professional and leadership development
•University degree is preferred, and an equivalent combination of experience and training will also be considered. A professional designation such as CRFE is an asset.

Interested applicants should apply directly to SJHF-VP@kcitalent.com