Philanthropy Officer - Foundation

Position Summary

Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital Foundation raises and stewards funds to support Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital (OSMH).

The Foundation’s mission is to support the Hospital in its quest to become a centre of excellence and an integral leader in shaping the future of healthcare for our community and our region.

OSMH is a hospital where you can receive world-class healthcare just down the street from where you live or spend your summers.

A place where you are more than just a number and are treated with warmth and compassion. A hospital that offers wraparound care that puts you at ease.

The small-town nature of our hospital offers patients an added dimension of care not often seen in big-city institutions.

Many of our physicians dedicate their entire lives to caring for our community and in doing so, build strong relationships with the patients they serve.

These deep connections span generations and create a calming familiarity not easily duplicated in other care settings. This translates into meaningful, personal care and enhanced healing for our patients.

What’s more, OSMH is a community hospital providing critical regional health services to the population of North Simcoe Muskoka, a population of 540,000.

This includes communities as far east as Lindsay, as far west as Collingwood, Parry Sound to the north and Alliston to the south.

For a community hospital, Soldiers’ exceeds expectations in the level of care it provides to an area of this size. Regional programs include the Kidney Care Program of Simcoe Muskoka, the Regional Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Treatment Centre, the Simcoe Muskoka Regional Cancer Centre (SMRCC) Satellite Clinic, the Paediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO) Satellite Clinic, the Regional Women and Children Program and the Level II Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

Why work at Soldiers’ Foundation?

Our goal at the Foundation is to be ambitious in our support of OSMH and to raise funds so that we can equip our healthcare professionals with the technology and tools required to provide the best healthcare possible now and in the future.

We are proud to belong to a community with shared purpose that is committed to improving health and wellness.

We value the willingness to take risks to learn and grow. We provide you the opportunity to immerse yourself in an unparalleled setting, poised for significant growth.

We offer a competitive total compensation package that includes :

• Membership in the HOOP Pension Program
• Extensive health and dental benefits package
• Professional Development
• Hybrid work opportunities
• And a chance to be part of a great community!

About the opportunity :

Reporting to the Director of Campaigns & Major Gifts, the Development Officer, Mid-Level Giving, secures philanthropic support from our mid-level donor community, by engaging them in the daily life and work at OSMH.

The DO will focus on nurturing this vital group of supporters by personally investing in their donor experience and journey, while highlighting the incredible work of our medical colleagues.

Collaborating with an integrated team of frontline fundraisers, hospital staff and volunteers, the DO contributes to building a strong culture of philanthropy and a sense of shared goals throughout the OSMH community.

The pay band for this position is $61,500 $80,000, with three weeks’ vacation to start.

Key Accountabilities :

• With guidance and support from the Director of Campaigns & Major Gifts, the Development Officer, Mid-Level Giving, maps the donor journey for our constituents giving in the $1,000 to $9,999 range by creatively engaging, inspiring and growing their connection to and support for OSMH.
• Works closely with colleagues across the Foundation to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward prospective donors with the capacity to make a mid-level gift.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm, accountability, empathy and creativity when developing and nurturing relationships.
• Works in partnership with the Stewardship & Planned Giving Coordinator to provide a customized donor experience and to create a positive donor journey for mid-level donors.
• Actively engages with a portfolio of prospective and current supporters through hospital tours, in-person meetings, phone visits, written communications and Foundation events.
• Plans, schedules and conducts solicitation meetings, provides briefing support for senior volunteers, hospital partners, the Director of Campaigns & Major Gifts.
• Supports and collaborates with Events colleagues to ensure that donor interactions are strategically-focused, donor-centric and led by the Relationship Manager.
• Implements agreed-upon metrics, using Raisers’ Edge to track all donor and prospect activity.
• Participates in regular performance evaluations with the Director of Campaigns & Major Gifts.
• Consistently and convincingly demonstrates to Foundation colleagues, volunteers and the public-at-large, the role and importance of philanthropy and the Foundation’s mandate.
• Embeds diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging values into all activities.

Qualifications

• University or College degree in an appropriate discipline, or professional experience equivalent, combined with 5 years of fundraising or transferable experience.
• CFRE certification an asset, or willingness to obtain a fundraising certification.
• Direct experience and demonstrated success in managing relationships with key stakeholders such as donors, volunteers, hospital staff, senior leadership, and external partners.
• Ability to work to deadlines and be flexible with changing priorities.
• Experience in writing proposals and other persuasive documents.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Experience working productively and positively with senior level staff and volunteers.
• Superior listening skills and the ability to interpret the concerns and interests of potential stakeholders and translate them into attractive opportunities for investment in Soldiers’ priorities.
• Must have demonstrated work experience with Microsoft Office products including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint as well as Raiser’s Edge fundraising software (or equivalent).
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends, and has a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction, while working within the framework of an integrated development program and team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated commitment and success in working to create a fair and inclusive environment, and to supporting diverse constituencies and populations.
• Knowledge of Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital, and / or healthcare fundraising.

Our Employees Enjoy

• a professional practice environment
• a collaborative atmosphere with emphasis on teamwork
• wellness initiatives
• continuing education grants
• employee recognition and assistance programs
• a competitive salary and benefits package
• equal opportunities for growth and development

Employment Equity

OSMH is committed to diversity and equity in the workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S persons and others who may contribute to a diverse workplace.

Accomodation in the Workplace

Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal opportunity and maintaining a barrier-free selection process for job applicants.

Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the open position.

Applicants need to make their requirements known to the Human Resources department when contacted. All requests are handled confidentially.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

OSMH is committed to providing a safe, healthy and supportive working environment by treating team members and patients with compassion accountability respect and engagement.

All team members must adhere to OSMH’s Occupational Health and Safety policies, procedures and protocols, as well as the duties of workers as stipulated in the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Team members must be able to perform all bona fide and essential duties of the position which may include cognitive and physical demands.

As a condition of employment, new employees are required to complete an employment health assessment and must be cleared by the Occupational Health and Safety Team prior to orientation.

As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital's Occupational Health and Safety department.