Development Associate

Development Associate

About us

Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation (RMHF) exists to enhance the delivery of health care in the Ridge Meadows community through philanthropy and advocacy. Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation fuels excellence in local healthcare by funding life-saving equipment, innovative programs, and patient-centered initiatives that government funding alone cannot cover. We are committed to fostering a healthy community through strategic partnerships and innovative fundraising initiatives.

What you will do

• Act as Executive Assistant to the Executive Director, managing calendar, donor meeting logistics, follow-up, and correspondence.
• Arrange all Board meetings, ensuring there is quorum for each meeting
• Attend each board meeting, taking minutes and distributing to all directors in a timely fashion.
• Support proposal development, stewardship activities, and donor impact reporting
• Assist in preparing materials for presentations, board meetings, and grant submissions
• Coordinate internal and external meetings, ensuring effective follow-up
• Maintain and update donor databases and records.
• Organize and participate in fundraising events and activities.
• Serve as the first point of contact for donors, volunteers, and visitors—ensuring a warm and professional reception experience
• Process donations, issue tax receipts, and track gifts in Raiser’s Edge NXT CRM under the supervision of the operations lead.
• Collaborates closely with team members to ensure a coordinated, donor centric approach and assist with donor relations activities.
• Support the coordination of in-house campaigns and third party fundraisers such as Marketplace, Purdy’s Chocolates, Jeans Day, and Payroll Lottery.
• Process donations, issue tax receipts, and track gifts in Raiser’s Edge NXT CRM under the supervision of the operations lead.
• Collaborates closely with team members to ensure a coordinated, donor centric approach and assist with donor relations activities.
• Support the coordination of in-house campaigns and third party fundraisers such as Marketplace, Purdy’s Chocolates, Jeans Day, and Payroll Lottery.

What we are looking for

• Required: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Required: Strong organizational and administrative abilities.
• Optional: Experience in fundraising or non-profit sector.
• Optional: Proficiency in donor management software.
• Optional: Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.

Why join us?

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Our Hiring process

• Submit your application and resume.
• Initial screening and interview with HR.
• Interview with the hiring manager.
• Final decision and offer.

Place of work / Location

• Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation, Maple Ridge, Canada