How to Apply:

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume in confidence to St. Joseph's Foundation of Thunder Bay (sjcg.foundation@tbh.net).

SENIOR PHILANTHROPY ASSOCIATE, MAJOR & LEGACY GIFTS
Organization: St. Joseph's Foundation of Thunder Bay
Site: St. Joseph's Heritage
Location: Thunder Bay, ON
Status: Full Time
Annual Salary: $69,119 - $86,394

We're Growing - Join Our Team!

St. Joseph's Foundation of Thunder Bay is thrilled to announce we are hiring a Senior Philanthropy Officer - Major & Legacy Gifts!

As we look toward the future, our Board of Directors is excited to invest in growth, deepen our donor partnerships, and position the Foundation for the next phase of strategic fundraising success. This new role marks a meaningful step forward in our commitment to transforming health care in our region through compassion, generosity, and impactful philanthropy.

Are you a passionate relationship builder with a heart for community? This opportunity offers the chance to:

• Lead and grow a portfolio of major and legacy donors
• Drive innovative strategies in major gift development and legacy giving
• Work closely with an engaged leadership team and dedicated supporters

- Help shape the future of care provided by St. Joseph's Care Group - including mental health & addictions, long-term care, hospice, rehab, and more.

Qualifications:

Experience/Education:

• Related post-secondary education, a CFRE would be considered an asset

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in major gift fundraising with a proven track record of closing gifts or securing contracts

• An understanding of legacy gift philanthropy

• Consideration will be given to candidates with comparable experience in related industries

• The candidate will be results-driven, a self-starter and highly motivated with a leadership and interpersonal style that fosters collaborative and productive relations with a diverse group of people

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrated success in one-to-one personal gift solicitation and/or a strong aptitude for sales with demonstrated success

• Demonstrated motivational and problem solving capabilities with a high degree of integrity, ethics and dedication.

• Knowledge of fundraising principles and practices

• Professional and ethical standards for handling confidential information

• Excellent written and verbal skills

• Demonstrates a strong ability to appreciate, respect, and work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds and experiences.

• Demonstrated ability to strategize, build and implement constituency programs and activities and analyze results

• Strong planning, organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to organize multiple priorities and conflicting deadlines

• Ability to work independently, combined with the skills to thrive in a team-based environment

• Willingness to participate and assist in other areas of Philanthropy, when necessary

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and a working knowledge of Donor Perfect and records management, considered an asset.

• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed

• Represents the Foundation with integrity in a professional, ethical, accountable and consistent manner

• Familiarity with the philanthropic community of Thunder Bay

• Working knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety Act

Assets:

• Ability to speak and communicate in French

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CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• This position shall be conditional upon a satisfactory Criminal Record & Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC) where indicated, to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions.
• Ability to travel to various work locations as required and provide own transportation
• Offers of employment made to external candidates are conditional upon providing proof of COVID-19 vaccination as per the SJCG Immunization Policy IMS-04-005 or proof of valid medical exemption, prior to the offered effective date. If proof of vaccination or valid medical exemption is not provided, the offer of employment is rescinded.