Senior Development Officer
About WestView Health Foundation
WestView Health Foundation is dedicated to enhancing healthcare excellence across the WestView zone, serving communities east of Spruce Grove to Niton Junction, including Lac Ste. Anne County, Onoway, Alberta Beach, Paul First Nations, Alexis First Nations, Alexis Nakota Sioux First Nations, Enoch First Nations, and Alexander First Nations.
The Foundation plays a critical role in advancing patient care, improving facilities, and supporting healthcare innovation. Through fundraising initiatives and strong community partnerships, we champion equipment purchases, programs, hospital facilities and capital campaigns, mental health initiatives, continuing care, and endowment funds.
Position Overview
Reporting to the Executive Director and working closely with the Foundation team, Board, Campaign Cabinet, and Campaign Consultant, the Senior Development Officer is responsible for building and advancing a strong major gifts and gift planning program for the Foundation.
Initially focused on a major capital campaign, this role will evolve into ongoing leadership of major and planned giving initiatives. This is a new position created to support the Foundation’s long-term vision and mission through strategic donor engagement and fundraising excellence
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Compensation & Benefits
WestView Health Foundation offers a competitive compensation package, including:
• Salary commensurate with experience: $90,000-110,000
• Health Spending Account of $2,500
• Three weeks of vacation
• Fridays off from July through September
Key Responsibilities
Campaign Strategy and Leadership
• Develop and implement a comprehensive, multi-phase capital campaign strategy (quiet, public, and stewardship phases) in collaboration with the Executive Director and Campaign Consultant
• Refine the case for support, campaign messaging, and donor engagement strategies
• Identify, qualify, and engage campaign prospects
• Coordinate and support the work of the Campaign Cabinet and volunteer leaders
• Track campaign progress, timelines, and targets; prepare regular reports for leadership and the Board
Fundraising, Grant Writing, and Donor Engagement
• Conduct prospect research and manage a portfolio of major gift donors and prospects
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gift prospects with capacity to give $50,000+
• Research and write grant proposals and applications for capital funding from government, public, and private foundations
• Guide donors through the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship process
• Collaborate with Foundation staff to align campaign efforts with ongoing fund development activities
Communications and Events
• Collaborate with the Foundation team to develop compelling campaign materials and storytelling
• Coordinate and oversee campaign-related events, including donor tours, briefings, kickoffs, and recognition events
Administration and Reporting
• Work with the Executive Assistant to manage campaign records, donor databases, and prospect tracking tools
• Support gift processing, donor acknowledgements, and reporting procedures
• Prepare briefing materials for meetings with donors, volunteers, and stakeholders
• Collaborate on donor, sponsor, and naming recognition initiatives
Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills
• Represents the Foundation professionally within the community and at events
• Strong relationship-building skills with donors, volunteers, staff, and stakeholders
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
• Experience with public speaking and presentations
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently and meet deadlines
• High level of motivation, integrity, and professionalism
• Knowledge of CRA regulations and fundraising best practices
• Familiarity with ethical standards through Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) membership
• Valid Alberta driver’s license required
• Bondable and agreeable to a security check
Education and Experience
• Minimum 3–5 years of direct major gift and gift planning experience
• Demonstrated success securing gifts of $50,000+
• Undergraduate degree required
• Experience working or volunteering in a social services or nonprofit organization
• Training or coursework in fundraising with an emphasis on major and planned gifts
• Knowledge of current gift planning trends preferred
• CFRE designation considered an asset
Behavioral Expectations
All employees are expected to:
• Support the mission, vision, and values of WestView Health Foundation
• Demonstrate integrity, respect, accountability, and teamwork
• Foster collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement
• Communicate effectively and professionally
• Model excellence and leadership
Application Process
Interested candidates are invited to submit:
• A resume
• A cover letter outlining relevant experience and motivation
• A portfolio of writing or promotional materials
Please submit applications to info@whcfoundation.com
Applications will be reviewed until a suitable candidate is found and the position is filled
