University Hospital Foundation Job Board
Philanthropy Officer
Description
Our Background
The University Hospital Foundation is dedicated to a powerful, singular purpose: to continuously seek, inspire and support bold solutions to seemingly insurmountable challenges and ignite new discoveries in health. Responsible for raising and managing funds to advance innovation in prevention, research and patient care, the Foundation strives to transform and redefine health in the Edmonton area, throughout Alberta and around the world so everyone can live a longer, healthier life.
In the past ten years, generous donations from individuals and our corporate and strategic partners have contributed nearly $220 million to advance world-leading patient care at the University of Alberta Hospital, Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute, and Kaye Edmonton Clinic, as well as groundbreaking research at the University of Alberta.
As an outcome-focused organization, UHF offers a flexible work environment where employees have the opportunity to work remotely. To learn more about us, visit our website at www.GiveToUHF.ca and if you have a keen interest in being a part of the future of healthcare in Alberta, please consider applying today!
Your Purpose
Reporting to the Director, Philanthropy, the Philanthropy Officer is a major gifts fundraising professional responsible for establishing and developing long-term philanthropic relationships with prospects, donors and sponsors through a focus on the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of a portfolio of major gift and planned giving prospects with the capacity and interest to provide significant financial support to the University Hospital Foundation. The Officer will possess a high level of comfort and expertise in soliciting individual and corporate donations through face-to-face meetings, telephone conversations, and written correspondence.
The Philanthropy Officer will coordinate strategic moves management activities to help the University Hospital Foundation achieve its overall financial goals. The Officer is a relationship-focused fundraising professional who is capable of working with individuals and businesses to secure investments of $10,000 and above. The Officer will work independently and collaboratively with colleagues throughout the University Hospital Foundation, Alberta Health Services, and the University of Alberta (predominantly the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry), as appropriate and in accordance with UHF guidelines.
Specific Accountabilities
- Manages a portfolio of approximately 175 prospects and donors
- Develop a donor solicitation strategy for each major and planned giving donor/prospect
- Ensures strategies are developed to properly steward and recognize donors in portfolio
- Actively participate in securing major and planned gifts
People Leadership:
- Collaborate with Foundation staff and volunteers and demonstrate ability to work at all levels within a research-intensive hospital environment
- Demonstrate the ability to exercise discretion and good judgment in representing the Foundation; and
- Display an extraordinary commitment to confidentiality and professionalism
- Stay abreast of local, provincial and national trends and recent news/announcements that have potential impact on contributed revenue
Revenue Generation and Planning:
- Develop strategies to solicit and secure future major and planned gifts and sponsorships, including prospect research, customized proposal writing, presentations and direct involvement in solicitations
- Interpret the interests of potential donors or stakeholders and translate them into attractive opportunities for investment in the UHF
- Ensure personal stewardship plans are created and carried out for major and planned donors as part of relationship management
- Ensure effective renewal and stewardship strategies are in place for major and planned donors
- Communicate the Foundation’s objectives in a persuasive and stimulating manner with all stakeholders through a strong understanding of the immediate priority funding needs
- Contribute to the development of the Foundation's annual budget, including establishment of financial targets and development of annual revenue
- Support the continued execution of active fundraising campaigns while meeting approved revenue goals
- Manage a portfolio of approximately 175 prospects with the capacity to make major and transformation gifts and develop comprehensive cultivation and solicitation plans and track donor activity for prospects
- Prepare briefing packages, proposals, implement stewardship protocols and coordinate necessary follow-up for solicitation calls
- Open to opportunities to lead unique and special fundraising projects to support new revenues for UHF
Qualifications
Education:
- University degree (or equivalent) in business, communications, community development or non-profit management is preferred. A combination of education and experience will be considered
- Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) designation is an asset or willingness to work toward certification
Experience:
- Previous experience in healthcare is considered an asset
- Minimum three years’ successful experience in fund development including donor management, cultivation, strategy development and personal solicitations.
- Demonstrated experience in relationship management, business development, account management, sales, client advisory services, or other roles requiring the cultivation and stewardship of high-value relationships. Experience outside the charitable sector with transferable relationship-building and revenue-generating responsibilities will be considered
Competencies:
- Track record of effectively identifying, researching and prioritizing new major donor prospects
- Proven skill in creating and implementing fundraising plans, including strategies for immediate and long-term growth
- Strong public speaking skills desired
- Demonstrated working knowledge of office computer systems (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, electronic mail)
- Demonstrated track record of securing five+ figure gifts and/or planned gifts
- Knowledge of the University of Alberta Hospital is considered an asset
- Knowledgeable in best practices and performance metrics related to fundraising and prospect research
- Demonstrates philanthropic spirit
- Exceptional application of Microsoft Office and experience with Raiser’s Edge/Raiser’s Edge NXT or similar donor database management system is essential
- A high degree of comfort in identifying, contacting and developing new major gift prospects as well as superior interpersonal skills in stewarding existing donors;
- An outgoing, positive, group-win approach with a willingness to learn, teach and share – bringing new skills and developing one’s own skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple competing priorities to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Detail oriented and able to work with little supervision and in cooperation with the Philanthropy team and volunteers
- Exceptional interpersonal and influencing skills, tact, and diplomacy with the ability to develop and maintain cooperative and successful working relationships with volunteers, staff and all donors; ability to serve as a team player and leader
- Is authentic, genuine and compassionate in every interaction, and is an excellent listener to truly understand what motivates our donors to give
- Confident and ability to demonstrate knowledge; a credible ambassador for UHF with the ability to clearly articulate why UHF exists and why donor support matters
- Must follow The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Code of Ethical Standards and understand The Donor Bill of Rights
Applicants
We respect and value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or veteran status.
To apply for this posting, please visit https://givetouhf.ca/careers, and attach your cover letter and resume into one PDF. We thank all candidates who apply; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a Police Information Check.
Closing date for this posting is September 17, 2026, or until successful candidate is found.
Compensation
$73,800.00 - $92,250.00 per year