Position Title: Development Coordinator, Philanthropy
DEPARTMENT: Philanthropy
REPORTS TO: Director, Leadership and Legacy Giving
SALARY RANGE: $55,000 – $65,000
Joining a team of passionate, collaborative fundraisers supporting one of BC’s leading critical care hospitals, the Development Coordinator, Philanthropy, will play a primary role in building, growing and monitoring a pipeline of major gift prospects.
They will also provide administrative, logistical and relationship management support for Philanthropy team leadership. This includes event logistics and data management and reporting.
ABOUT ROYAL COLUMBIAN HOSPITAL
Royal Columbian provides the highest level of care to the most critically ill and injured from throughout the region and province. We are a provincial referral centre for cardiac care, trauma, neurosciences, high-risk maternity, neonatal intensive care, and mental health. No other hospital in the province provides all of these services, at this level of care, on one site.
Right now, Royal Columbian is undergoing a $1.49 billion multi-year, multi-phase redevelopment that will create a world-class critical care hospital. The “crown jewel” of this project is the Jim Pattison Acute Care Tower, scheduled to open in 2025.
ABOUT THE FOUNDATION
Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation (RCHF) is an independent charitable organization that raises millions of dollars each year to fund major projects, priority equipment needs, facility enhancements, research, education and innovation at RCH.
Supported by thousands of individuals, businesses, community groups and foundations, RCHF strives to achieve its vision to inspire giving and grow funding so that patients have access to the best in health care at Royal Columbian Hospital.
- RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Proactively identify individual, corporate and foundation prospects using publicly available information.
- Conduct research utilizing internal and external resources to evaluate financial capacity, willingness to give and charitable interests.
- Identify and interpret financial and wealth indicators and their potential impact on giving including stock transactions, real estate values and corporate holdings.
- Develop and create capacity ratings based on industry standard formulas and an understanding of the impact of life stage and wealth indicators on capacity.
- Provide actionable insights and recommendations to enhance prospect and donor engagement.
- Produce in-depth, well-written, confidential profiles for fundraisers and volunteers to inform strategy development.
- Uncover affiliations and new opportunities for prospect engagement/connection.
- Monitor and report on high-net-worth individuals and philanthropic trends.
- Ensure all information related to donor accounts and activity is accurate and up to date in Raiser’s Edge according to established policies and procedures.
- Build and maintain reports on pipeline status for the Philanthropy team.
- Complete administrative tasks including data entry, communications and assistance with events.
- QUALIFICATIONS
University degree with minimum of three years experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience in either fundraising, research, or grant writing.
PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
- An understanding of and appreciation for the donor-centered approach to fundraising.
- Familiarity with and understanding of fundraising techniques and strategies for each phase of the moves management cycle (qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship)
- Highly effective and professional interpersonal skills; good judgement, diplomacy, discretion and service-oriented attitude.
- A high degree of initiative, discernment and resourcefulness; and thoughtfulness in decision-making.
- Excellent research skills and a strong sense of curiosity.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- Highly computer-literate with all Microsoft Office suite computer programs. Experience with Raiser’s Edge is an asset.
- Proven ability to multi-task in a busy environment, to work well under pressure, and to prioritize tasks appropriately while meeting time-sensitive demands.
- Experience in a health care philanthropy environment is an advantage.
BENEFITS
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- A comprehensive benefits package which includes extended health, dental, insurance, and health spending account.
- Wellness spending account to support a healthy lifestyle.
- Municipal Pension Plan (MPP).
- Generous Professional Development Program to develop employees through educational programs, professional designations, conferences, and other learning activities.
- Generous vacation policy where all team members start at 20 days of vacation per year (prorated based on the start day for the first year).
- A collaborative and supportive working environment.
RCHF is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring on the basis of merit. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
RCHF celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment. Through a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, backgrounds and experience, we are better able to serve our community. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
To apply, please send your resume to catherine.cornish@fraserhealth.ca.