Position Title: Major Gifts Officer

Division: Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation

Date: September 2026

Purpose of Position
The Major Gifts Officer is a relationship builder with high energy and is naturally engaging. The successful candidate will be accountable for the execution of customized strategies and plans to cultivate the interest and involvement of donors capable of making major gifts to advance healthcare. The Major Gifts Officer is committed to a donor-centered and empathetic approach working with donors to inspire philanthropy.

Scope
The Major Gifts Officer is under the direct supervision of the Senior Director Philanthropy.

Responsibilities
Creating, implementing, administering and evaluating a Major Gifts portfolio. The Major Gifts Officer will be largely focused on Major Gifts; however, other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Responsible for inspiring donors to make philanthropic gifts that will advance health care and meet financial goals that have been established.

- Develop, implement and manage short and long-term fundraising strategies and programs in co-operation with the Senior Director, Philanthropy.

- Develop, implement and evaluate appropriate strategies for cultivation and solicitation of individual and corporate donors.

- Work with the Development Assistant, Philanthropy to manage the administrative activities of the Major Gifts Program.

- Assist in the development of the annual budget for the Major Gifts Program.

- Required to attend community and internal functions.

- Require to sit on a number of internal and external committees.

- Responsible to maintain donor files.

Planning and Strategic Development

- Collaborate with the Senior Director, Philanthropy to develop, implement,



and oversee strategic fundraising plans tailored to major gift cultivation and solicitation, ensuring alignment with the Foundation's overall goals.

- Lead the planning and coordination of donor engagement events and stewardship activities to support major gift cultivation efforts.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

- Excellent communicator – both written and oral and an exceptional relationship builder with a demonstrated track record in closing significant gifts and demonstrated ability to drive and achieve financial targets.

- A strategic thinker and problem solver with strong organizational and analytical skills.

- Leadership, initiative, tact and attention to detail are required traits.

- Ability to provide appropriate stewardship and cultivation to various constituencies including but not limited to donors, volunteers and community members.

- Able to handle multiple projects with competing timelines.

- Maintains a superior customer service focus in all interactions with Foundation constituencies including, but not limited to, donors, volunteers, board members, patients and Health Sciences Centre staff.

- Knowledgeable of appropriate legislation affecting charitable organizations.

- Ability to work comfortably in Microsoft Office and Outlook are imperative. The ability to operate office equipment (i.e. copiers, computers, printers) is also required.

- The ability to use Raiser's Edge is an asset.





- A G-class driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle is required.

- Flexibility in work hours and locations is essential to success.

Qualifications:
The Major Gifts Officer will have completed post-secondary education &/or work experience, preferably in one of the following areas:

- Fundraising

- Sales

- Business

- Financial/Investment services

- Public Relations

- Communications

- Social Sciences (including Psychology and Sociology)

And/or have a minimum of three (3) years' experience in fund development, business development or sales equivalent.

The ideal candidate has completed or is seeking to complete formal education in fundraising, including but not limited to CFRE certification.

Other information:

- Full-time Salary Range: $62,000 – $75,000

- 1.0 FTE (37.5 hours/week)

- Work hours: 9AM-5PM, Monday - Friday. Some after-hours required

- Defined Benefit & Pension Plan

- Paid Vacation

- This position will have a probationary period

- Workplace is a physical location inside the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre

- Professional development supported

- Police Criminal Record Check upon hire is required

- Successful candidate must show proof of double COVID-19 vaccination. Must also provide up to date immunizations.

- Successful candidate must complete all required TBRHSC orientation and onboarding requirements

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $62,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Advantages:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Work Location: In person

📌 Major Gifts Officer (Thunder Bay)
🏢 Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation
📍 Thunder Bay