Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Salary Range: $34.08.-$49.81 hourly
Posting Closes: January 23, 2026 – 4:00 pm
Sault Area Hospital Foundation
Sault Area Hospital Foundation (SAHF) plays a critical role in supporting the healthcare needs of the Algoma district. Every year, SAHF aims to provide $5 million to ensure that Sault Area Hospital can replace ageing equipment, purchase innovative technology, and expand services where possible. With this funding, SAHF empowers Sault Area Hospital to continue providing the best possible care to every person in Algoma.
Summary of Position
Reporting to the Executive Director, Donor Relations is accountable to engage, build, and maintain relationships with Donors, implement approved fundraising strategies to enhance and grow revenue for a portfolio of current and prospective donors contributing to the $5 million annual goal.
Job Duty – Donor Relations
- Research, identify, cultivate, and solicit donors (individuals, corporations, businesses, vendors and suppliers).
- Build and steward relationships through calling, asking for referrals, attending networking opportunities, making the ask for support, sharing meaningful touchpoints and thank-yous, acknowledging special dates, and providing SAHF updates.
- Analyze donor reports, trends and environmental data to plan and execute fundraising programs and appeals.
- Continuous professional development to optimize donor research, analysis, and best practices.
- Perform other tasks as assigned by management.
Job Duty –Administration
- Establish annual financial goals and objectives within Donor portfolio contributing to the overall financial goals of SAHF.
- Track moves of donors and prospects in donor management software.
- Forecast donation revenue within donor portfolio.
- Write strong, persuasive communications for proposals and presentations.
- Maintain knowledge and build experience working with computer software and computer/online technology and adaptability in a changing digital environment.
- Comply with all SAHF and Sault Area Hospital policies and procedures.
Job Duty – Stakeholder Engagement
- Plan, support, promote, and attend approved SAHF events.
- Attend third party fundraising events as required.
- Engage and communicate with donors, community and stakeholders through writing letters, emails, and presentation materials.
- Support and implement additional revenue streams where stakeholder engagement and donor relations play a vital role in securing short and long terms financial goals.
Staffing and Licensing Requirements:
- University degree, college diploma or equivalent combination of experience/education.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in sales, fundraising or a relationship-centered field (preferably locally, in healthcare or human services).
- CFRE (Certified Fundraising Executive) designation or commitment to pursue designation an asset.
- Experience with Raiser’s Edge software an asset.
- Valid driver’s license.
Knowledge, Skills & Ability:
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently as a team member.
- Ability to read, write and communicate to perform the duties of the position.
- Proficiency and accuracy in clerical tasks including data entry, keyboarding, filing systems, documentation etc.
- Customer service, interpersonal and telephone skills.
- Ability to meet and interact with people in a pleasant, professional, responsible and reassuring manner.
- High level of privacy sensitivity working in a healthcare environment.
- Computer literacy in a Microsoft environment and ability to use other computer and online applications.
- Ability to maintain successful working relationships with the interdisciplinary team.
- Ability to organize time effectively to perform the duties of the position.
- Behavior consistent with SAHF Mission, and Values
SAHF participates in Sault Area Hospital’s employee benefits and pension plan.
To apply to this exciting opportunity please send a cover letter and resume outlining how your knowledge, experience, and personal attributes are a good fit with the requirements of this position at www.sah.on.ca/careers/donor-relations-sault-area-hospital-foundation-permanent-full-time/.
Sault Area Hospital Foundation does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants for a position.
Reason for Job Posting: New Vacancy
SAHF is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal opportunity and maintaining a barrier-free selection process for job applicants. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known to SAH Human Resources department when contacted. All requests are handled confidentially.