Fund Development & Communications Lead -
1 Year Contract
Overview of Position
The Fund Development and Communication Lead is responsible for supporting organizational fundraising initiatives and goals, operational objectives and strategic goals, quality improvement, risk assessment, accreditation support, and compliance. This position also provides oversight to all aspects of marketing for the organization, including print materials, websites and social media. This role must provide support that embodies critical thinking and proactive problem solving, intuition, time management and collaboration skills.
The Communications and Fund Development Lead:
Liaise with the leadership team to implement Operational Plan and Strategic goal alignment
Supervise and oversee delegation and progress of the fund development plan, provide constructive feedback and input, reporting progress to leadership team
Oversee the fund development processes and programs to ensure excellence and accountability
Oversee all donor stewardship and compliance, including deposits, receipting and reports
Oversee all aspects of event coordination
Oversee the design and development of all marketing for the organization, including print materials, website and social media
Develop and maintain a brand standards guide for Oak Ridges Hospice and any other brands it owns.
Oversee and provide support for the application and adherence to Oak Ridges Hospice brand standards in all resource and marketing materials
Oversee the website including back-end access and updating as needed
Oversee and manage social media posting, including managing a database of photographs relevant to the hospice
Facilitate clear communication with the fund development & communications team
Communicate effectively with all donors, clients, families, volunteers, peers, health care professionals and community partners
Oversee special projects
Work with fund development team to establish annual operational plans and budget recommendations for submission to Executive Director, with quarterly review to manage cost and ensure targets
Formulate, review and revise policies and procedures through implementation, including accreditation support
Manage procurement, material and resource allocation
Coordinate the integration of administrative expertise to ensure efficiency in support and stewardship to all donors
Establish, monitor and report on metrics for fund development
Ensure legal and legislative compliance
This position is:
Full-time, 35 hours per week, with weeknight and weekend flexibility as necessary.
Located in Port Perry, Ontario
$39.48 - $41.96 per hour, plus 5% in lieu of benefits stipend
Key Qualifications:
Experience in fund raising and resource development
CFRE designation
Models the values of the organization
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication and time management skills
Skill in decision-making, problem-solving, delegating, and business principles
Knowledge and expertise in social media platforms and website
Knowledge in design and development of marketing and promotional materials
Working knowledge of data analysis and performance/operation metrics
B.A. or equivelent preferred
Closing Date: October 29, 2025
Current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records and Vulnerable Sector Check is required upon the start of employment.
Oak Ridges Hospice recognizes the importance of immunization to protect our residents, team members and visitors from COVID-19. As such, a condition of employment with Oak Ridges Hospice is requiring that all employees and new hires have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.
Oak Ridges Hospice is an affirming organization supporting the Ontario Human Rights Code which states that every person has a right to equal treatment with respect to employment without discrimination or harassment because of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability.
Interested applicants are asked to submit their resume and cover letter to careers@oakridgeshospice.com by the posting expiry date.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration for the role will be contacted.