Major Gifts Officer

Summary

Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation is entering an exciting new chapter under new leadership, and we are seeking our first-ever Major Gifts Officer (MGO) to launch and grow our major gifts program. This is a rare opportunity to design, implement, and lead a program from the ground up, leveraging a long history of philanthropy and a deeply engaged community of donors.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the MGO will work hand in hand with the Executive Director and Communications Coordinator to create compelling cases for support, craft donor journeys, and ensure every stage of the donor lifecycle is documented through Raiser’s Edge and a disciplined moves management system.

This role requires a strategic builder—someone who thrives on innovation, relationship management, and translating donor passion into transformational gifts. Experience in major gifts is essential, with exposure to estate and legacy giving and corporate philanthropy as strong assets. This position will expand in scope as success is achieved, offering both professional growth and meaningful impact in the community we serve.

About us

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. Through strategic fundraising and community partnerships, we strive to improve the quality of care and health outcomes for all residents.

What you will do

Fundraising & Strategy Development

• Collaborate with the Executive Director to design and execute a multi-year major gifts strategy, focused on donor growth and increased giving levels.
• Build and manage a portfolio of major gift prospects, leading the donor journey from identification and cultivation through solicitation and stewardship.
• Partner with the Executive Director and Communications Coordinator to develop compelling cases for support tailored to donor interests and hospital priorities.
• Integrate a moves management system within Raiser’s Edge to track, document, and advance donor relationships systematically.
• Support planned giving and estate strategies, cultivating relationships with professional advisors and promoting giving vehicles such as bequests, securities, and property.
• Conduct prospect research, prepare customized proposals, and undertake grant writing for corporate and family foundation support.
• Evaluate progress against goals and adjust strategies to maximize results.

Donor Relations & Stewardship

• Build strong, long-term relationships with individual donors, corporate partners, and family foundations.
• Maintain a high community profile, representing RMHF’s mission and vision at events and through local networks.
• Design and execute stewardship plans that provide meaningful recognition, including events, tours, tailored communications, and donor societies.
• Ensure donor interactions, journeys, and touchpoints are accurately recorded and updated in Raiser’s Edge to ensure continuity and accountability.
• Work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and Board members to ensure a coordinated, donor-centered approach across all fundraising initiatives.
• Administration & Collaboration
• Partner with the Communications Coordinator on donor-facing materials, digital campaigns, and storytelling for major gifts and planned giving.
• Represent RMHF externally on matters relating to major gifts and philanthropic impact.
• Participate in Foundation team planning, strategy sessions, and professional development opportunities.

What we are looking for

• Required: Proven experience in fundraising, particularly in securing major gifts.
• Required: Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Required: Ability to build and maintain relationships with high-net-worth individuals.
• Optional: Experience in the healthcare or non-profit sector.
• Optional: Familiarity with donor management software.

Why join us?

• Opportunity to make a significant impact in the healthcare sector.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Professional development opportunities.

Our Hiring process

• Initial application review.
• Phone interview with HR.
• In-person or virtual interview with the hiring manager.
• Final interview with the leadership team.
• Reference and background checks.

Place of work / Location

• Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation, Maple Ridge, BC.