(12-month Contract, 37.5 hours per week, Flexible, hybrid work arrangements),
Potential to Extend

Saugeen Hospice Inc.- Hospice Office located in Walkerton, Ontario
Salary Range: $70,000–$80,000 annually.

About Saugeen Hospice Inc.

Saugeen Hospice is a not-for-profit community charitable corporation building a free standing 6 -bed hospice residence in Walkerton, Ontario. Our future facility will offer home-like, end-of-life care for individuals with life-limiting illnesses, prioritizing comfort, dignity, and support for families.
Saugeen Hospice is seeking a passionate leader to fill the position of Fund Development Manager overseeing the strategic planning and execution of all fundraising and relationship-building initiatives for our organization, including assisting to complete the capital campaign to build our Hospice Residence.

Position Summary

As the Fund Development Manager, you will lead both transactional and transformational fundraising activities, ensuring we meet our short-term capital fundraising campaign goals while building sustainable funding streams for the future. You will collaborate with the Board of Directors, the organization ’s Fundraising Committee, third-party fundraising committees, volunteers, and community partners to maximize impact.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Planning & Analysis
   • Develop and implement fundraising plans with clear goals, tactics, timelines, and performance metrics.
      
2. Transactional Fundraising
   • Lead the capital campaign and annual fundraising drives (e.g., direct mail, online giving).
   • Engage stakeholders and volunteers in donor outreach and stewardship.
   • Oversee signature events and third-party fundraisers.
      
3. Transformational Development
   • Build relationships with major donors, foundations, and corporate partners.
   • Launch a planned giving program.
   • Manage grants and donor recognition efforts.
      
4. Financial Oversight
   • Create and manage fundraising budgets.
   • Monitor revenue, report progress to the Board, and ensure CRA compliance.
      
5. Reporting
   • Deliver data-driven reports on fundraising performance and strategic recommendations.
   • Prepare impact communications for donors and stakeholders.
      
6. Community & Volunteer Engagement
   • Represent the organization at events and in the community.
   • Support volunteer-led fundraising initiatives and expand public awareness of hospice services.
      
7. Ethical & Brand Standards
   • Follow AFP, CAGP, and CRA guidelines, as well as the AFP Donor Bill of Rights.
   • Ensure donor and resident communications are confidential and reflect the organization’s brand.
   • Uphold inclusive, respectful messaging in all outreach. Oversee and guide adherence to branding in all communications and verify compliance across materials and platforms.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Post-secondary education in Nonprofit Management, Fundraising, Communications, Business or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of fundraising experience, ideally in the not-for-profit healthcare sector, with demonstrated success in major gifts, planned giving, and grant writing.
• CFRE designation is considered an asset.

Technical & Professional Skills

• Proven ability to lead multi-channel and capital campaigns.
• Strong financial skills including budgeting, forecasting, and donor reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, fundraising software (e.g., DonorPerfect), and digital platforms for fundraising and donor engagement.
• Skilled in social media marketing, web content management, and presentation development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Interpersonal & Organizational Skills

• Ability to adapt to evolving donor trends and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated capacity to work independently and collaboratively, including with volunteers and within a Board-driven governance model.
• Deep commitment to ethical fundraising and donor-centered stewardship.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusting relationships with donors, community partners, volunteers, and staff.  
• Demonstrated ability to navigate and thrive in highly emotional and sensitive environments, effectively engaging donors and stakeholders with empathy while maintaining a strategic focus.

Logistical Requirements

• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Access to reliable transportation and ability to travel throughout southern Grey and Bruce counties and surrounding area.
• Valid Vulnerable Sector Police Check.

What We Offer

Join a compassionate, mission-driven team shaping the future of hospice care in Southern Grey-Bruce. We offer:

• Collaborative Culture – Work with dedicated professionals and volunteers in a supportive, inclusive environment.
• Strategic Leadership – Partner with a visionary Board committed to advancing hospice services.
• Community Connection – Engage with passionate local volunteers and build meaningful relationships.

Together, we ’re creating a legacy of choice, dignity, and compassion. Your work will help influence hospice care, support families, and make a lasting impact through heartfelt fundraising.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience to askus@saugeenhospice.ca by September 15th, 2025, Include Fund Development Manager in the subject line.
We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Saugeen Hospice Inc. is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, persons with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ2S+ community. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process.