Rewarding Opportunities

Be a part of transforming healthcare for our Guelph-Wellington community!

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about building a career while giving back to your community?

Ready to apply your excellent customer service and writing skills and attention to detail to gain valuable experience in the charitable sector?

If your answer is “Yes”, keep on reading!

The Role

We offer

• Competitive compensation package,
• Opportunities to do challenging and meaningful work in an open and collaborative environment,
• Comprehensive group benefit plan,
• Defined benefits pension plan,
• Generous time off entitlements including floater days, extended long weekends in the summer, personal days,
• Parental Leave top-up,
• Development opportunities including a Sabbatical Program
• Salary range is $47,000 – $60,000
• This is a regular full-time position, based on 37.5 hours of work per week primarily in our Guelph office, with some flexibility for occasional remote work

You will

Support the Foundation team’s fundraising efforts by coordinating and executing donor engagement activities, cultivating and maintaining positive relationships with donors, and implementing effective stewardship strategies that retain and enhance donor relationships. The Donor Stewardship Coordinator reports to the Senior Manager, Philanthropic Programs and ensures that donors feel valued, appreciated, and connected to our mission while fulfilling our commitments to them.

Donor Recognition and Acknowledgement

• Develop and implement comprehensive donor recognition plans, ensuring timely and personalized acknowledgment of gifts and appropriate recognition based on donation level.

Event Coordination

• Plan and execute cultivation and stewardship donor events, including but not limited to donor appreciation luncheons, receptions, recognition ceremonies, and hospital tours.
• Coordinate event logistics to ensure seamless execution and a positive experience for donors, including and not limited to: invitation lists, program development, catering, signage, volunteer support, and follow up.

Liaison with the Hospital

• Confirm with the Hospital that naming opportunities within the Hospital are available and processed appropriately.
• Confirm with the Hospital staff the purchase and receipt of equipment funded by the Foundation, to be able to identify the item with the appropriate Foundation label as well as to report back to donors in a timely way about the impact of their donation.

Database, process and document management

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date donor records in the database (Raiser’s Edge), including contact information, giving history, gift designation, and preferences.
• Generate regular reports on donor contributions, recognizing milestones and achievements as well as custom donor reports.

The Candidate

Must-haves

• University or college degree is preferred or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Some experience with transferable skills
• Advanced computer literacy, and high level of proficiency MS Office Suite (especially Word and Excel) and other tools as required
• Passion for transforming healthcare through giving
• Commitment to highest levels of professional standards and ethics
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion
• Ability to work occasionally on weekends and evenings and commute to the locations outside of FGGH office to attend events that will take place during this time.

Nice-to-haves

• Event planning or project management training or certificate
• Experience in donor or customer relations or stewardship
• Experience with graphic design software (Canva, InDesign, Photoshop)
• Exposure, experience or knowledge of CRM or database
• Understanding of fundraising principles and philanthropic motivations
• Knowledge of charitable regulations
• A valid driver’s license and vehicle

Competencies

• Communication and relationship building – written and verbal with donors, community members and internally
• Creative – is able to propose new ideas and alternatives without being constrained by established approaches or without being guided by others
• Resourceful – able to find the necessary information with limited guidelines, such as find the right connections within the Hospital; know team’s areas of responsibilities and portfolio they are working with
• Project management – able to successfully take projects all the way from idea to completion. That includes planning projects, assessing risks and opportunities, creating budgets, communicating with stakeholders, troubleshooting problems
• Event planning – ability to support the responsible manager in planning and executing events, seeing the big picture and potential roadblocks

Not everyone fits neatly into a box. We value the new perspectives and skills that divergent experience brings. If you have transferrable skills from other areas and feel you can make a meaningful contribution to our work, please apply.

Our Values

• Integrity

We uphold trust and transparency in our stewardship of each gift we receive and dollar we spend. We are accountable to the highest standards of ethics, and respect the privacy of our donors.

• Inclusivity

We value diversity and different perspectives. We strive to create an accessible, safe and welcoming space for all.

• Compassion

We treat everyone with kindness. We empathize with patients, their care partners and the Guelph General Hospital team.

• Collaboration

We work as a team and with our donors, volunteers, hospital colleagues and other partners to make our community a stronger, healthier place for all. We match donor passion with impact.

• Innovation

We welcome creativity and forward thinking. We believe that small improvements over time make a difference. We also embrace big ideas to strengthen our relationships with our donors and meet hospital needs.

The Organization

Our mission is to transform healthcare through giving. Together with Guelph General Hospital, we seek to create a healthier community for everyone.

Donors are an essential part of a Hospital’s healthcare team. They give caregivers the tools they need to diagnose and treat injury and illness. That’s because patient care equipment is not covered by government funding. Donors fund all equipment used in the direct care of patients at Guelph General Hospital. They ensure our Hospital can keep pace with ongoing patient care equipment needs and invest in the latest patient care equipment and technology to continuously improve the quality and safety of care.

If you want to know more about us and our amazing team, check us out at: gghfoundation.ca, facebook.com/FdnofGGH, instagram.com/fdnofggh, linkedin.com/company/fdnofggh.

How to Apply

Please send a cover letter and resume in confidence to [email protected] with a subject line referencing the job title.  Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and are encouraged prior to Monday, May 6.

Interview Process

• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; therefore, we encourage you to apply before the application end date
• Phone interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis;
• Virtual interview
• Short Project or Assignment
• In-person interview

We look forward to receiving and reviewing your application!

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Our Commitments

The Foundation of Guelph General Hospital is dedicated to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment that values every individual’s unique perspective, background, and abilities. We welcome applications from candidates from different backgrounds, expertise, personalities, talents, and ideas. We treat everyone with kindness and care for one another, making people feel welcome and free to be themselves. As we strive to create an accessible, safe and welcoming space for all, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during recruitment.

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of patients, staff and our community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, The Foundation of Guelph General Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada prior to their start date.

Be a part of transforming healthcare for our Guelph-Wellington community!

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about building a career while giving back to your community?

Do you have a passion for communications? Are you energized by establishing and strengthening relationships?

If your answer is “Yes”, keep on reading!

The Role

We offer

• Competitive compensation package,
• Opportunities to do challenging and meaningful work in an open and collaborative environment,
• Comprehensive group benefit plan,
• Defined benefits pension plan,
• Generous time off entitlements including floater days, extended long weekends in the summer, personal days,
• Parental Leave top-up,
• Development opportunities including a Sabbatical Program
• Salary range is $47,000 – $60,000
• This is a regular full-time position, based on 37.5 hours of work per week primarily in our Guelph office, with some flexibility for occasional remote work

You will

Support the execution and overall general administration of the Foundation’s annual giving and community engagement initiatives, helping to ensure fundraising goals and community outreach objectives are achieved. The Coordinator, Annual Giving & Community Engagement reports to the Senior Manager, Community Engagement & Communications.

Donor Relations and Fundraising Support

• Support the development of annual giving direct response campaigns including direct mail and on-line campaigns
• Help administer the monthly giving program, including timely thank-you communications
• Assisting with the accurate entry of actions and notes on donor records in our donor database

Content Development and Distribution

• Support the content development process by following up on story leads, scheduling interviews and following up on progress to bring articles to completion
• Proofreading, coordinating review and revisions
• Taking on some writing assignments with potential for growth within this area
• Video and photo capture and editing
• Posting articles to website and assisting with on-going website content review, updates and optimization
• Assisting the scheduling of social media posts and ads
• Supporting the development, deployment and tracking of email communications
• Maintaining current and accurate records of FGGH promotional material distribution within the hospital and helping distribute foundation communication materials throughout the hospital

Fundraising Events and Lotteries

• Coordinate with local businesses to support their fundraising promotions, including scheduling of meetings, assisting the creation of promotional materials, and scheduling cheque presentations
• Support community-led fundraising events as determined needed from event to event
• Provide administrative support across the foundation’s signature fundraising events and fundraising lotteries including community and employee lotteries

Special Projects & General Administration

• Assist with special projects as identified
• Assisting with accurate data entry and data analysis
• Capturing and circulating meeting minutes, helping schedule meetings

The Candidate

Must-haves

• University degree or College diploma in a relevant field preferred or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Passion and desire to build a career in non-profit space and/or communications and donor relations and to make a meaningful impact
• Advanced computer literacy, and high level of proficiency in Outlook, Microsoft Office 365 (especially Word and Excel) and other tools as required
• Available to work evenings and weekends on occasion as needed to support fundraising initiatives and events
• Commitment to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion
• Passion for transforming healthcare through giving

Nice-to-haves

• Comfortable working in and learning on-line Software applications
• Graphic applications such as Canva, Photoshop and/or Illustrator
• Video editing experience
• Experience in Marketing, Communications, and/or Fundraising communications
• Understanding of fundraising principles and philanthropic motivations
• Relevant volunteer experience

Competencies

• Communication and Collaboration – written and verbal with donors, community members, volunteers, the Hospital team, and internally
• Attention to detail – a keen eye for detail
• Confident in asking questions and seeking clarification
• Organization, Time Management, Prioritizing – the ability to manage multiple priorities, work well under pressure and within multiple and often competing timelines
• Dependable – track record of good attendance, responsibility and reliability
• Leadership – able to lead without formal authority, follow up and manage up

Not everyone fits neatly into a box. We value the new perspectives and skills that divergent experience brings. If you have transferrable skills from other areas and feel you can make a meaningful contribution to our work, please apply.

Our Values

Integrity

We uphold trust and transparency in our stewardship of each gift we receive and dollar we spend. We are accountable to the highest standards of ethics, and respect the privacy of our donors.

Inclusivity

We value diversity and different perspectives. We strive to create an accessible, safe and welcoming space for all.

Compassion

We treat everyone with kindness. We empathize with patients, their care partners and the Guelph General Hospital team.

Collaboration

We work as a team and with our donors, volunteers, hospital colleagues and other partners to make our community a stronger, healthier place for all. We match donor passion with impact.

Innovation

We welcome creativity and forward thinking. We believe that small improvements over time make a difference. We also embrace big ideas to strengthen our relationships with our donors and meet hospital needs.

The Organization

Our mission is to transform healthcare through giving. Together with Guelph General Hospital, we seek to create a healthier community for everyone.

Donors are an essential part of a Hospital’s healthcare team. They give caregivers the tools they need to diagnose and treat injury and illness. That’s because patient care equipment is not covered by government funding. Donors fund all equipment used in the direct care of patients at Guelph General Hospital. They ensure our Hospital can keep pace with ongoing patient care equipment needs and invest in the latest patient care equipment and technology to continuously improve the quality and safety of care.

If you want to know more about us and our amazing team, check us out at: gghfoundation.ca, facebook.com/FdnofGGH, instagram.com/fdnofggh, linkedin.com/company/fdnofggh.

How to Apply

Please send a cover letter and resume in confidence to [email protected] with a subject line referencing the job title.  Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and are encouraged prior to Monday, May 6.

Interview Process

• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; therefore, we encourage you to apply before the application end date
• Phone interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis;
• Virtual interview
• Short Project or Assignment
• In-person interview

We look forward to receiving and reviewing your application!

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Our Commitments

The Foundation of Guelph General Hospital is dedicated to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment that values every individual’s unique perspective, background, and abilities. We welcome applications from candidates from different backgrounds, expertise, personalities, talents, and ideas. We treat everyone with kindness and care for one another, making people feel welcome and free to be themselves. As we strive to create an accessible, safe and welcoming space for all, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during recruitment.

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of patients, staff and our community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, The Foundation of Guelph General Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada prior to their start date.

Volunteers are one of the most important resources we have. 

Your desire to work willingly with us for the betterment of Guelph General Hospital makes you special. We want you on our team!

We value our volunteers and strive to ensure the donation of your time and energy is a meaningful experience. 

Contact [email protected] or 519-837-6422 to learn more!

Proceeds from the gift shop and lottery ticket sales are donated to The Foundation for the purchase of patient equipment.

Courtyard Boutique
Greet everyone arriving in the Gift Shop. Sell and replenish supplies. Keep shop clean and free of clutter. Provide general information and directions to patients and visitors. Shifts are Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.; 1 – 4 p.m.; and 4 – 6:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 2 – 5 p.m.

Hospital Equipment Lottery Program For People (H.E.L.P.P.)
Sell break-open lottery tickets to support the purchase of patient care equipment; provide general information and directions to patients and visitors. Must be able to push a cart and lift boxes of tickets. Shifts are Monday-Friday 10 a.m. – noon; noon – 2 p.m. and 2 – 4 p.m.

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