Leadership Giving Officer (RFT 1.0 FTE)
Top Benefits
About the role
Position Information
Posting Number:
ROM26-071E
Title:
Leadership Giving Officer (RFT 1.0 FTE)
Position Status:
Regular Full-time
FTE:
1
Job Schedule:
Days
Department:
Foundation
Union:
Non-union
Site:
Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre
About The Royal
As one of Canada’s foremost mental health care and academic health science centres, The Royal has a clear purpose: to get more people living with mental illness into recovery faster. This is at the core of everything we do and it is driven by the passion, focus and dedication of our employees. Every day, the work that we do transforms the lives of people with mental illness through specialized mental healthcare, advocacy, research and education.
Thesalaryrangeforthisroleis**$53,976to$73,008,withthestartingsalarybasedonyourexperience****and qualifications. The Foundation offers a competitive benefits package and a defined pension plan.**
We value flexibility and collaboration. Our telework program allows staff to work remotely up to two days per week. Team members are onsite at least three days each week – Tuesdays and Thursdays together, plus one additional day chosen by you (with your manager’s approval).
About****Us
At The Royal, we’re helping more people reclaim their lives from mental illness and addiction.
When we inspire our community to give, we increase access to innovative treatments, accelerate research, and enable our colleagues across The Royal to deliver better outcomes for patients and their families.
Our Foundation is proud to work alongside a team that has solidified its position as a leader in mental illness and addiction care and research with a local, national, and international reach.
HowWeSupport****You
In addition to contributing to meaningful work, we empower our teams to build their futures along with ours, to create a career path that is fulfilling long-term. We remain dedicated to our employees to uphold the values on which the Foundation was built: integrity, respect, and community. You will be mentored and supported by an incredible team of leaders and experts in their field.
AbouttheLeadershipGivingOfficer
The Leadership Giving Officer (LGO) plays an essential role in advancing the fundraising priorities of the Foundation. As a key member of the Philanthropy team, the LGO manages a dynamic, high-volume portfolio of leadership-level donors and prospects ($1,000–$5,000 annually), strengthening donor engagement and generating sustainable annual philanthropic revenue. Through strategic qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship, the LGO supports a meaningful donor experience while building a strong pipeline toward major and planned giving.
Working collaboratively across Philanthropy, Annual Giving, and Events, the LGO helps ensure donors experience a cohesive and engaging journey with the Foundation. By blending personalized outreach with targeted communications through a scalable “one-to-some” approach, the role deepens donor connection to the Foundation’s mission. It also contributes to integrated fundraising strategies that support revenue growth, retention, and movement through the fundraising continuum.
Bringing a data-informed perspective to portfolio development and donor strategy, the LGO strengthens the Foundation’s donor pipeline and supports a coordinated, donor-centered approach that advances The Royal’s work in mental illness and addiction care and research.
KeyAreasof****Responsibility
Philanthropy
a.**Portfolio****Management:**Actively manage a significant portfolio of leadership donors and prospects, achieving revenue and activity targets.
b.**Plan****Execution:**Execute annual leadership giving plans to achieve growth, retention, and engagement goals.
c.**Donor****Cultivation:**Cultivate donor relationships through phone outreach, email communication, meetings, and events.
d.**NamedFundStewardship:**Manage and steward assigned donors with named funds, ensuring recognition and impact reporting.
e.**PlannedGivingIdentification:**Identify leadership donors with potential planned giving interests and collaborate with the Planned Giving Lead to activate said prospects.
f.**Volunteer****Engagement:**Identify leadership giving donors who may be well suited to support the Foundation in a variety of volunteer capacities.
g.**Stewardship****Delivery:**Develop and deliver segmented stewardship plans that acknowledge donor contributions and sustain engagement.
Planning**&**Administration
a.**GoalSettingSupport:**Support goal setting for the Leadership Giving Program.
b.**Pipeline****Management:**Manage the donor pipeline through qualification, upgrading, and transitions between giving levels.
c.**Activity****Reporting:**Maintain regular reporting on fundraising activity, donor interactions, and forecasts.
d.**StrategicPlanningContribution:**Contribute to the Foundation’s annual planning, budgeting, and strategy initiatives.
Coordination & knowledge
a.Cross**-Team****Alignment:**Ensure alignment between Leadership Giving and the Annual Giving, Events, and Philanthropy teams.
b.**Strategic****Contribution:**Contribute to program strategy using donor data, portfolio insights, and trends.
c.**Data-Driven****Analysis:**Provide data-driven analysis to strengthen donor retention, engagement, and pipeline movement.
Other****Responsibilities
a.**ComplianceandOrganizational****Safety:**Works in a manner that complies with staff and patient/client safety practices, policies and procedures of The Royal. Adheres to relevant regulations, privacy policies, charitable tax laws, CRA guidelines and ethical industry practices.
b.**Workplace****Conduct:**Ensures a work environment that is conducive to The Royal’s anti-racism, harassment, discrimination-free workplace practices. Demonstrates commitment to health equity, values diversity and contributes to an inclusive working environment. Embodies the Foundation’s Culture Code, fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment.
c.**Collaboration:**Participate in cross-team projects, committees, and process improvement initiatives.
d.**Additional****Support:**Perform other related duties as assigned.
About****You
- Post-secondary education in fundraising, business administration, communications, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- 3 -5 years of relevant fundraising experience such as annual, leadership (mid-level), or major giving.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Proven ability to manage a fundraising portfolio and meet revenue targets.
- Proficiency with donor databases (Raiser’s Edge preferred) and Microsoft Office.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and respectful workplace practices.
- Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset.
HowtoApply
We thank all applicants. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We are a respectful, caring and inclusive workplace. We champion accessibility, diversity, and equal opportunity. We welcome all applicants, including but not limited to all religions, ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, BIPOC, persons with disabilities and all others who contribute to the diversification of ideas.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the recruitment process.
All applicants must provide a cover letter and a recent resume that clearly indicates that they meet the required qualifications.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Additional Information
- All applicants must provide a recent resume that clearly indicate that they meet the required qualifications.
- The Royal sincerely thanks all applicants for their interest in a career with us; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
- All new hires will be required to obtain a clear and valid Criminal Record or Vulnerable Sector Records Check as a pre-condition of employment.
- The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group is committed to equity and inclusion in the workplace. Our commitment is rooted in the belief that a diverse workforce enhances the quality of care and organizational strength. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds. Upon request, accommodations due to disability are available throughout the recruitment process.
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About Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre
The Royal is one of Canada’s foremost mental health care and academic health science centres. Our mandate is simple: to get more people living with mental illness into recovery faster. The Royal combines the delivery of specialized mental health care, advocacy, research and education to transform the lives of people with complex and treatment resistant mental illness. The Royal Ottawa Foundation for Mental Health raises funds that support The Royal’s work while placing a sharp focus on awareness building through the You Know Who I Am campaign.
The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group (ROHCG) is made up of:
*The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre (ROMHC) - a new 188-bed state-of-the-art mental health facility located in Ottawa; *The Brockville Mental Health Centre (BMHC) - a specialized 219-bed psychiatric facility located in Brockville; *The University of Ottawa Institute of Mental Health Research (IMHR) - home of leading-edge multidisciplinary research programs that investigate the biological and psychological factors contributing to mental illness and innovative ways to treat mental illness; *Royal Ottawa Place (ROP) - a 96-bed long-term residential care centre located in Ottawa; and *The Royal Ottawa Foundation for Mental Health - the fundraising organization that supports mental health research, capital projects and equipment purchases on behalf of the Royal Ottawa Health Care Group.
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Leadership Giving Officer (RFT 1.0 FTE)
Top Benefits
About the role
Position Information
Posting Number:
ROM26-071E
Title:
Leadership Giving Officer (RFT 1.0 FTE)
Position Status:
Regular Full-time
FTE:
1
Job Schedule:
Days
Department:
Foundation
Union:
Non-union
Site:
Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre
About The Royal
As one of Canada’s foremost mental health care and academic health science centres, The Royal has a clear purpose: to get more people living with mental illness into recovery faster. This is at the core of everything we do and it is driven by the passion, focus and dedication of our employees. Every day, the work that we do transforms the lives of people with mental illness through specialized mental healthcare, advocacy, research and education.
Thesalaryrangeforthisroleis**$53,976to$73,008,withthestartingsalarybasedonyourexperience****and qualifications. The Foundation offers a competitive benefits package and a defined pension plan.**
We value flexibility and collaboration. Our telework program allows staff to work remotely up to two days per week. Team members are onsite at least three days each week – Tuesdays and Thursdays together, plus one additional day chosen by you (with your manager’s approval).
About****Us
At The Royal, we’re helping more people reclaim their lives from mental illness and addiction.
When we inspire our community to give, we increase access to innovative treatments, accelerate research, and enable our colleagues across The Royal to deliver better outcomes for patients and their families.
Our Foundation is proud to work alongside a team that has solidified its position as a leader in mental illness and addiction care and research with a local, national, and international reach.
HowWeSupport****You
In addition to contributing to meaningful work, we empower our teams to build their futures along with ours, to create a career path that is fulfilling long-term. We remain dedicated to our employees to uphold the values on which the Foundation was built: integrity, respect, and community. You will be mentored and supported by an incredible team of leaders and experts in their field.
AbouttheLeadershipGivingOfficer
The Leadership Giving Officer (LGO) plays an essential role in advancing the fundraising priorities of the Foundation. As a key member of the Philanthropy team, the LGO manages a dynamic, high-volume portfolio of leadership-level donors and prospects ($1,000–$5,000 annually), strengthening donor engagement and generating sustainable annual philanthropic revenue. Through strategic qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship, the LGO supports a meaningful donor experience while building a strong pipeline toward major and planned giving.
Working collaboratively across Philanthropy, Annual Giving, and Events, the LGO helps ensure donors experience a cohesive and engaging journey with the Foundation. By blending personalized outreach with targeted communications through a scalable “one-to-some” approach, the role deepens donor connection to the Foundation’s mission. It also contributes to integrated fundraising strategies that support revenue growth, retention, and movement through the fundraising continuum.
Bringing a data-informed perspective to portfolio development and donor strategy, the LGO strengthens the Foundation’s donor pipeline and supports a coordinated, donor-centered approach that advances The Royal’s work in mental illness and addiction care and research.
KeyAreasof****Responsibility
Philanthropy
a.**Portfolio****Management:**Actively manage a significant portfolio of leadership donors and prospects, achieving revenue and activity targets.
b.**Plan****Execution:**Execute annual leadership giving plans to achieve growth, retention, and engagement goals.
c.**Donor****Cultivation:**Cultivate donor relationships through phone outreach, email communication, meetings, and events.
d.**NamedFundStewardship:**Manage and steward assigned donors with named funds, ensuring recognition and impact reporting.
e.**PlannedGivingIdentification:**Identify leadership donors with potential planned giving interests and collaborate with the Planned Giving Lead to activate said prospects.
f.**Volunteer****Engagement:**Identify leadership giving donors who may be well suited to support the Foundation in a variety of volunteer capacities.
g.**Stewardship****Delivery:**Develop and deliver segmented stewardship plans that acknowledge donor contributions and sustain engagement.
Planning**&**Administration
a.**GoalSettingSupport:**Support goal setting for the Leadership Giving Program.
b.**Pipeline****Management:**Manage the donor pipeline through qualification, upgrading, and transitions between giving levels.
c.**Activity****Reporting:**Maintain regular reporting on fundraising activity, donor interactions, and forecasts.
d.**StrategicPlanningContribution:**Contribute to the Foundation’s annual planning, budgeting, and strategy initiatives.
Coordination & knowledge
a.Cross**-Team****Alignment:**Ensure alignment between Leadership Giving and the Annual Giving, Events, and Philanthropy teams.
b.**Strategic****Contribution:**Contribute to program strategy using donor data, portfolio insights, and trends.
c.**Data-Driven****Analysis:**Provide data-driven analysis to strengthen donor retention, engagement, and pipeline movement.
Other****Responsibilities
a.**ComplianceandOrganizational****Safety:**Works in a manner that complies with staff and patient/client safety practices, policies and procedures of The Royal. Adheres to relevant regulations, privacy policies, charitable tax laws, CRA guidelines and ethical industry practices.
b.**Workplace****Conduct:**Ensures a work environment that is conducive to The Royal’s anti-racism, harassment, discrimination-free workplace practices. Demonstrates commitment to health equity, values diversity and contributes to an inclusive working environment. Embodies the Foundation’s Culture Code, fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment.
c.**Collaboration:**Participate in cross-team projects, committees, and process improvement initiatives.
d.**Additional****Support:**Perform other related duties as assigned.
About****You
- Post-secondary education in fundraising, business administration, communications, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- 3 -5 years of relevant fundraising experience such as annual, leadership (mid-level), or major giving.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Proven ability to manage a fundraising portfolio and meet revenue targets.
- Proficiency with donor databases (Raiser’s Edge preferred) and Microsoft Office.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and respectful workplace practices.
- Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset.
HowtoApply
We thank all applicants. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We are a respectful, caring and inclusive workplace. We champion accessibility, diversity, and equal opportunity. We welcome all applicants, including but not limited to all religions, ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, BIPOC, persons with disabilities and all others who contribute to the diversification of ideas.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the recruitment process.
All applicants must provide a cover letter and a recent resume that clearly indicates that they meet the required qualifications.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Additional Information
- All applicants must provide a recent resume that clearly indicate that they meet the required qualifications.
- The Royal sincerely thanks all applicants for their interest in a career with us; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
- All new hires will be required to obtain a clear and valid Criminal Record or Vulnerable Sector Records Check as a pre-condition of employment.
- The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group is committed to equity and inclusion in the workplace. Our commitment is rooted in the belief that a diverse workforce enhances the quality of care and organizational strength. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds. Upon request, accommodations due to disability are available throughout the recruitment process.
Not the right fit? Search for Leadership Giving Officer jobs in Ottawa, ON
About Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre
The Royal is one of Canada’s foremost mental health care and academic health science centres. Our mandate is simple: to get more people living with mental illness into recovery faster. The Royal combines the delivery of specialized mental health care, advocacy, research and education to transform the lives of people with complex and treatment resistant mental illness. The Royal Ottawa Foundation for Mental Health raises funds that support The Royal’s work while placing a sharp focus on awareness building through the You Know Who I Am campaign.
The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group (ROHCG) is made up of:
*The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre (ROMHC) - a new 188-bed state-of-the-art mental health facility located in Ottawa; *The Brockville Mental Health Centre (BMHC) - a specialized 219-bed psychiatric facility located in Brockville; *The University of Ottawa Institute of Mental Health Research (IMHR) - home of leading-edge multidisciplinary research programs that investigate the biological and psychological factors contributing to mental illness and innovative ways to treat mental illness; *Royal Ottawa Place (ROP) - a 96-bed long-term residential care centre located in Ottawa; and *The Royal Ottawa Foundation for Mental Health - the fundraising organization that supports mental health research, capital projects and equipment purchases on behalf of the Royal Ottawa Health Care Group.