Chief Development Officer – JOSEPH BRANT HOSPITAL FOUNDATION

We are seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic and results-driven fundraising professional to join the Joseph Brant Hospital Foundation as the Chief Development Officer (CDO).

Reporting to the President & CEO, the CDO will lead the Foundation’s fundraising programs, and will be directly responsible for developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating a fully integrated development program that supports the overall mission of the Foundation.

The CDO will lead a team of approximately 10 fundraising professionals, and oversee all areas of major, planned, and annual giving including the identification of new revenue streams within these portfolios. As a key member of the Foundation’s senior management team, the CDO will also play an important role in supporting the President & CEO with strategic planning, budget management, prospect / donor management, and day-to-day operations of the Foundation as required.

Donor-centric and service oriented, the CDO will work to deliver exceptional support to key internal and external stakeholders and groups, while meeting and exceeding ambitious personal and team targets. The CDO will work in close partnership with the communications & stewardship team to deliver an exceptional and unparalleled donor experience, while fortifying supporter loyalty and maximizing each donor’s journey with JBHF.

Contributing to a mission-focused, fast-paced and cooperative team environment, the CDO will manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines while living the JBHF values – collaborative, inclusive, innovative, responsive and transparent, and team-designed culture code – accountable, collaborative, fun and respectful.

Demanding, challenging and exciting, this role requires an energetic, creative and relationship-oriented individual with a demonstrated track record of values-based team leadership, strategic development program oversight and fundraising success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of strategies and initiatives to achieve overarching fundraising and financial goals of the Major, Planned and Annual Giving portfolios of the Foundation;
• Have oversight responsibility for the Major, Planned and Annual programs, including capital campaigns, long and short-term fundraising plans, marketing initiatives and stewardship activities;
• Lead, implement and evaluate the impact of annual and strategic plans that encompass fundraising and donor relations;
• Accountable for the management of cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donors at all levels, with annual personal moves management (cultivation and solicitation) and financial targets;
• Support the development of compelling cases for support to inspire donor investment in the established funding priorities of the hospital; and write engaging and inspiring proposals tailored to align donor interest with these priorities;
• Manage the overall relationship with the relevant committees and volunteer leadership as appropriate;
• Hire, manage, and coach all development staff, and ensure that individual performance goals are achieved;
• Lead and manage the prospect research activities of the Foundation to identify and acquire new donors for the major, planned and annual giving programs;
• Work with program leads to prepare department budgets and track results an provide regular quarterly reports to the President & CEO;
• Maintain up to date knowledge and expertise in all aspects of legislation affecting philanthropy;
• Maintain a high degree of motivation and superior work ethic consistent with the employment philosophy of the Foundation;
• Participate actively as a team member of the Foundation Leadership Team, and the Foundation team as a whole.

Qualifications and Experience Required

Compensation :   Target salary range is $155,000 – $170,000, plus a comprehensive benefits / pension (HOOPP) package and eligibility for annual merit incentive.

Interested candidates should forward their resume and cover letter in confidence by March 29, 2024 to :

This position is open to all Canadian citizens, permanent residents and those legally able to work in Canada. JBHF invites applications from all qualified individuals. JBHF is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups / visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

This is a permanent, full-time position based in the JBHF offices located in the Halton McMaster Family Health Centre Building at Joseph Brant Hospital, 1245 Lakeshore Road, Burlington, ON. JBHF employees are required to attest to having COVID-19 vaccinations.

JBHF thanks all applicants, however, will contact only those selected for an interview.

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