THE OPPORTUNITY

St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation (London) is seeking a relationship-driven and mission-oriented fundraiser to join their team as Associate Director, Legacy Giving. Reporting to the Director, Development, the Associate Director will take on an exciting mandate to strengthen and grow the Foundation’s legacy giving program, building on an established pipeline of donors and prospects who are deeply connected to St. Joseph’s and its mission. The Associate Director will manage a portfolio of approximately 100 to 150 current and prospective legacy donors, giving the successful candidates a strong foundation to build from on day one.

Working in close collaboration with the Director of Development, the Associate Director will build upon the foundation already in place, strengthening and refining the strategies, structures, and systems needed to support the continued growth and evolution of legacy giving as a distinct program within the Foundation’s growing fundraising function. The Associate Director will manage a portfolio of current and prospective donors, bringing thoughtful and individualized approaches to cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. Drawing on experience either soliciting legacy gifts or on strong major gift fundraising experience, the Associate Director will be confident engaging directly with donors and prospects, guiding them thoughtfully through personal conversations about bequests, trusts, and other estate planning vehicles. This is not a role that works in isolation. The Associate Director sits within the Major Gifts team and works hand in hand with colleagues in Annual Giving and Communications to ensure that legacy giving is well integrated with the Foundation’s broader fundraising strategy,



identifying and engaging with donors with the capacity and interest to make meaningful gifts, both current and future.

St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation is in a period of growth and is committed to investing in the growth of the successful candidate. The Associate Director will be supported with role‑specific professional development, including attendance at the Canadian Association of Gift Planners (CAGP) Original Canadian Gift Planning Course, a week‑long intensive course that is well recognized across the sector, along with other leaning opportunities as needed. This makes the role an excellent next step for an accomplished major gift fundraiser who has had some exposure to legacy giving and is eager to deepen their experience.

The ideal candidate will be energized by the prospect to shape and grow the Foundation’s legacy giving program. The Associate Director will bring genuine warmth and curiosity to their relationships with donors, be comfortable with the long timelines that legacy giving requires and have a deep appreciation for what it means when someone chooses to leave a lasting legacy in support of health care in their community.

Full‑time is preferred for this role, with openness to considering candidates seeking a minimum three‑day‑per‑week arrangement. St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation fosters a collaborative, in‑office work environment and values the connection and teamwork that come from working together in person.





The role is based in London, Ontario. The salary range is $85,429 to $106,801, with an industry leading pension plan (HOOPP), and an excellent benefits package.

ABOUT ST. JOSEPH’S HEALTH CARE LONDON

St. Joseph’s Health Care London has been caring for the body, mind, and spirit of people in London, Southwestern Ontario, and beyond for more than 150 years. It is one of the most complex health care organizations in Ontario and a major patient care, teaching, and research centre that serves a wide range of needs across multiple sites, including St. Joseph’s Hospital, Parkwood Institute, Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care, and the Southwest Centre for Forensic Mental Health Care.

A Catholic health care organization owned by the St. Joseph’s Health Care Society of the Roman Catholic Diocese of London, St. Joseph’s is also a proud partner in London’s academic health sciences community. Its areas of clinical focus span acute and ambulatory care, complex and veterans care, long‑term care, rehabilitation and specialized geriatrics, and specialized mental health care, making it a uniquely diverse and impactful institution.

Lawson Research Institute

At the heart of St. Joseph’s research mission is Lawson Research Institute. It’s one of Canada’s premier health research institutes and the research arm of St. Joseph’s Health Care London. Affiliated with Western University through shared faculty appointments and collaborative research programs, Lawson is guided by a simple but powerful purpose: discovery‑driven and patient‑focused.

Lawson’s researchers are recognized nationally and internationally for their work across six priority areas: aging, chronic diseases, imagin

📌 Associate Director, Legacy Giving (London)
🏢 NBSTSA
📍 London