Development Coordinator

Please Note: If you are a current Oak Valley Health employee, apply to this job via the internal Workday application.

Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation exists to enable the growth of Oak Valley Health’s Markham Stouffville Hospital by raising sustainable funds and awareness for its priorities and ongoing needs.

The Foundation is a separate organization from Oak Valley Health and our vision is to inspire and earn the generous support of every member of the hospital community.

Land acknowledgement:

Oak Valley Health and Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation is honoured to provide care on the traditional and treaty territory of the Anishinaabeg, and acknowledge our closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The land is encompassed within Treaty 13, Treaty 20, and the Williams Treaty.

Today, this area is home to many diverse Indigenous Peoples, and we acknowledge the health disparities and barriers Indigenous Peoples face in accessing care. To support true healing, we are committed to understanding these challenges, learning from Indigenous knowledge, and taking action together to improve safe and equitable health care for current and future generations.

Who you are:

• You encompass Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation’s core values:

- Caring passionately about our hospital

- Respecting and embracing our growing community

- Delivering excellence in everything we do

- Upholding the highest standards of accountability

• You are a natural relationship-builder who thrives on understanding what motivates a supporter to give and ensures that every interaction reinforces the impact of their generosity 
• You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills

The Opportunity:

Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation (MSHF) is seeking a Development Coordinator to join our talented and dedicated team. The Development Coordinator is an integral member of MSHF’s fundraising and development team supporting its strategic priority to drive revenue and build capacity in Leadership and Legacy Giving portfolios and for MSHF’s $150M Campaign.  The Development Coordinator will provide administrative and fundraising support to the Vice President, Directors and development team and manage a wide range of fundraising activities in support of the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of campaign donors.

The Role:

General Administration: 60%

• Assists the Vice President, Directors and Development team with the daily management of donor activities, preliminary research, database updates and related portfolio and business plan deliverables
• Schedules meetings with donors and volunteers
• Supports the donor activities that arise from cultivation and stewardship activities
• Coordinates the development of fundraising materials for the Development team such as funding proposals, briefing notes, cultivation/solicitation packages, stewardship/impact reports
• Plans hospital tours, as necessary, including involvement with hospital leaders who participate in hosting our donors and supporters
• Prepares meeting materials, agendas and minutes for fundraising committees, Campaign Cabinet and Governor’s Circle
• Works with the Development team to support the work of key volunteers and Cabinet members
• Tracks expenses and budget activities for Leadership & Legacy portfolios
• Works collaboratively with other Foundation departments and models behavior that encourages a mutually supportive team environment that provides exceptional donor service and delivers the highest standards of excellence and ethics in every donor interaction
• Other related assignments as required from time to time

Database, Pipeline Management & Research: 30%

• Participates in and supports Prospect Management Meetings
• Updates donor and prospect information, adds Action entries and runs various pipeline reports in Raiser’s Edge NXT
• Undertakes special research projects to support fundraising activities (as needed)

Donor Relations/Event Support: 10%

• Works with the appropriate teams to assist/coordinate cultivation and stewardship events related to the Leadership & Legacy portfolios and other Foundation-wide events

 What You Bring to the Role:

• Minimum two years of experience supporting a major gift/capital campaign fundraising environment
• Post-secondary education in a related field and/or combination of comparable skills
• Strong administrative, research, project management, and relationship management skills

• Demonstrates a donor-centred approach and a commitment to excellence
• Demonstrates sound judgment, discretion and the ability to handle confidential information
• Team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize a diverse workload, attention to accuracy and details and able to manage multiple deadlines and demands
• Advanced computer skills and strong proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint); experience with Canva and other desktop publishing software is an asset
• Experience with Raiser’s Edge NXT is an asset
• Demonstrated initiative, enthusiasm and a collaborative, team-oriented approach
  

ABOUT OAK VALLEY HEALTH’S MARKHAM STOUFFVILLE HOSPITAL

Oak Valley Health is a progressive health care provider that includes two hospitals – Markham Stouffville Hospital and Uxbridge Hospital, as well as the Reactivation Care Centre.

Oak Valley Health’s Markham Stouffville Hospital (MSH) is one of Ontario’s leading community hospitals serving Canada’s most diverse population in one of its fastest growing regions. With redeveloped facilities, excellent clinical programs and leading health technology, MSH proudly provides patient care that uniquely combines the scope of a large hospital with the warm and personal touch that only a community hospital can offer. Markham Stouffville Hospital continues to be the hospital of choice for our diverse population and delivers world-class care, close to home, for patients and their families.

With 329 beds organization-wide, Oak Valley Health is home to leading diagnostic and emergency services, and clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and ground-breaking childbirth and children’s services.  The Cancer Centre at Markham Stouffville Hospital is a member of the Princess Margaret (PM) Cancer Care Network. This partnership marks a significant milestone, positioning MSH as the fourth cancer centre in Canada to become part of the PM Cancer Care Network.  For more information visit: www.mshf.on.ca and www.oakvalleyhealth.ca

Work Schedule:

Work Schedule:

This is a full-time position (37.5 hrs/wk) based in Markham, ON.  We have a hybrid work model option subject to job requirements. There is an expectation of evening and occasional weekend availability to support fundraising and donor engagement activities.

Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.

Compensation:

The base salary range for this role is $48,000-$54,000.  Additionally, this position is eligible for an annual incentive pay of up to 10% of base salary, determined by achieving established performance criteria. Hiring base salary will be commensurate with demonstrated experience.  MSH Foundation offers a comprehensive benefits package together with HOOPP (pension plan.)