Fundraising Specialist – 1-Year Contract (Possibility of Renewal) Remote with travel as needed.
About Us:
The Saint Elizabeth Foundation is advancing equitable, innovative end-of-life care across Canada through programs such as our National Centre for Advancing Equity and Innovation in End-of-Life Care, Journey Home Hospice, Volunteer Services, and more. We are committed to transforming hospice and palliative care, ensuring dignity, compassion, equitability, and innovation at every stage.
The Role:
We are seeking a Fundraising Specialist to join our team and help drive mission-aligned philanthropy. In this role, you will design and execute donor campaigns, cultivate relationships, develop tailored proposals, and represent the Foundation at events. Your work will directly support the growth and sustainability of programs that make a meaningful difference for patients, families, and communities.
What You’ll Do:
· Lead fundraising campaigns and create compelling materials to engage donors.
· Build and maintain meaningful donor relationships through thoughtful stewardship.
· Develop customized proposals and sponsorship packages that tell our story and demonstrate impact.
· Represent the Foundation at events and contribute to donor recognition initiatives.
· Support operational fundraising needs, including maintaining records and assisting with planning.
· Collaborate with community groups and supporters looking to fundraise on behalf of the Foundation.
Who You Are:
· University degree in Fundraising, Communications, Nonprofit Management, or related field.
· 4–6 years of experience in fundraising or development, with a track record of donor engagement.
· Strong storytelling, relationship-building, and strategic communication skills.
· Familiarity with CRM systems (e.g., Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce) and graphic tools (e.g., Canva) an asset.
· Flexibility for attending functions and events outside of traditional office hours.
· Passion for supporting innovation in palliative and end-of-life care.
Why Join Us:
This is an opportunity to contribute to transformative work in end-of-life care, collaborating with a dedicated team and connecting with donors who share our vision for equity, innovation, and compassionate care. Your efforts will directly impact the lives of patients, families, and communities across Canada.
About Us:
At SE, we love what we do. Every day, we bring hope and happiness to clients, homes, and communities across Canada. We treat each person with dignity and love, like our own family; we build empathy; and we do the right thing. We are always inspired to make a difference. As a not-for-profit social enterprise, we share knowledge, provide the best care, and help each client to realize their most meaningful goals for health and wellbeing. We are an inclusive workplace offering competitive salary, group benefits, RRSP pension, and work life balance. We’re a great place to work, and we hope you’ll join our team.
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