Manager, Major Gifts

Yorkton, Saskatchewan

Salary $90,000 - $110,000 (plus defined benefits pension plan and relocation support)

The Health Foundation of East Central Saskatchewan Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation registered with the Government of Saskatchewan. It receives no money from government and operates independently from government and from the health region. Its only source of funds is the generous donations received in support of enhancing healthcare.

The Health Foundation (THF) is committed to improving patients’ lives by raising funds for the advancement of healthcare in the east central Saskatchewan region. For 25 years the Foundation has raised funds to build new facilities, fund education programs, and purchased medical equipment to allow for enhanced and expanded healthcare services in this region. The lives of thousands of people are made better each year, thanks to the Foundation’s efforts and the community’s generosity.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Manager, Major Gifts is responsible for managing and developing donors and prospects to secure major gifts in support of the Foundation’s mission. Goal-oriented, interested in building a career in major gift fundraising and committed to success, the candidate possesses great relationship building skills.

The Manager, Major Gifts is responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gift donors to grow The Foundation’s revenue and ensure long-term financial sustainability. This involves developing and managing a portfolio of donors, conducting donor research, preparing proposals, and building relationships with high-net-worth individuals and corporations. The Foundation anticipates a capital campaign for a new regional hospital in the near future. A planned feasibility study and other preliminary work is underway.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TEAM

• 5 - 7 years of experience raising money in a charity
• Comfortable asking for donations
• Strong interpersonal skills and person-to-person relationship-building skills with people of all ages and backgrounds
• Articulate with an aptitude for verbal and written communication, including passionately communicating the Foundation’s mission
• A versatile individual who is adaptable and eager to learn and grow
• High level of personal and professional integrity and commitment to ethical behaviour
• A goal-oriented self-starter who takes initiative and always follows through on commitments
• Demonstrated ability to work well as a member of a team
• An organized individual with attention to detail, creativity and excellent time management abilities
• Proficiency with using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook); familiarity with database management is desirable
• Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle is required. Local travel.

Assets:

• Major Gift or capital campaign experience
• Professional membership with AFP, CAGP and CFRE designation

Education:

• A post-secondary education or comparable combination of equivalent work and education

THE HEALTH FOUNDATION OFFERS YOU IN RETURN

• Compensation range of $90,000 - $110,000, plus an annual organizational performance bonus
• Generous benefits package that includes professional development, a strong health and dental plan
• Relocation support: In return for your skills and dedication, the Foundation will support your moving expenses and assistance with settlement
• A defined benefits pension plan - SHEPP (Saskatchewan Healthcare Employees' Pension Plan) - Why is this important? SHEPP provides a fixed, predictable retirement income based on a formula. Advantages to employees: predictable retirement income and a steady, guaranteed income for life; early retirement, in some cases; rewards long-term service; includes spousal or beneficiary benefits; contributions are tax-deferred, reducing your current taxable income
• Three (3) weeks of vacation to start
• Paid association membership fees and annual conferences
• Community integration memberships (i.e. golf or fitness memberships, service clubs, etc.)
• Opportunity to learn capital campaigning over the next five years from scratch from a seasoned Executive Director
• Career advancement opportunities
• In place to support this position are: a long-tenured Executive Director; an exciting opportunity to gain valuable capital campaign experience; a compelling Case for Support

APPLICATION DETAILS

This search is being conducted on behalf of The Health Foundation of East Central Saskatchewan by crawfordconnect, a search firm specializing in recruiting for Canada’s non-profit sector. 

Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume and cover letter in two separate documents (PDF or Word) as email attachments in one email to both and .  

The deadline for applications is immediate. This posting will remain open until it is filled.

We thank all applicants for applying; however, only qualified candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. 

If someone you know may be interested in this position, feel free to forward this information ~ we’d be pleased to connect with them. 

Questions?  Please contact Deborah Legrove () and Helmut Hager ().