Posted
Monday, June 1st, 2026 at 12:00am
Scope
Public Applications Accepted
Position
Director, Major Gifts & Campaigns
Department
NHH Foundation
Term
Permanent, Full-Time
VALUES AND COMMITMENT
Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) Foundation is a dedicated group of enthusiastic volunteers and staff who are passionately committed to improving health care and the quality of life in our communities. Our purpose is to inspire generous giving to enable exceptional patient care at NHH.
Our values of Collaboration, Accountability, Integrity, Respect, and Responsiveness are at the centre of who we are and what we do.
The Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) Foundation is growing its team with the addition of a Director, Major Gifts & Capital Campaigns — an accomplished fundraising leader with a demonstrated record of success in major gifts and capital campaigns, and a passion for advancing exceptional healthcare close to home.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic organization in a region where individuals, families, businesses, and community partners demonstrate their commitment to local healthcare every day.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Director will lead the development and execution of strategies that secure transformational philanthropic support for Northumberland Hills Hospital. This role is integral to advancing the Foundation’s mission by building meaningful, long-term relationships with donors, volunteers, community leaders, and strategic partners.
The successful candidate is a collaborative and results-driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, inspires confidence and trust, and brings proven success securing significant gifts. The Director will play a key role in strengthening philanthropic engagement and helping shape the future of healthcare in west Northumberland County.
A seasoned professional, the ideal candidate has a demonstrated track record of exceptional organizational, analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills, along with a strong understanding of donor cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and campaign strategy. Experience in healthcare philanthropy is preferred; however, candidates with transferable leadership and fundraising experience from related sectors are encouraged to apply.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Major Gift Strategy
- Develop and implement comprehensive major gift strategies that drive significant philanthropic revenue growth.
- Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gift prospects and donors.
Capital Campaign Leadership
- Lead the planning and execution of capital campaign initiatives, including campaign strategy, volunteer engagement, donor pipeline development, and campaign reporting.
- Work collaboratively with staff, campaign volunteers, leadership, and stakeholders to achieve ambitious fundraising goals.
Portfolio Management
- Manage a portfolio of major gift donors and prospects, including individuals, foundations, corporations, and community organizations.
- Build customized engagement strategies that deepen donor relationships and inspire long-term support.
Donor Engagement & Stewardship
- Foster authentic and meaningful relationships with donors, volunteers, and community champions.
- Ensure exceptional stewardship practices that recognize donor impact and strengthen ongoing engagement.
Strategic Collaboration
- Partner closely with Foundation leadership, hospital leadership, board members, and volunteers to advance fundraising priorities and campaign objectives.
- Contribute to the overall growth and success of the Foundation through strategic planning and collaboration.
Talent Development
- Lead, mentor, and coach direct reports, guiding them on prospect pipelines and closing strategies.
ABOUT YOU
You are an experienced relationship builder who combines professionalism, warmth, and strategic insight in every interaction. You understand the unique opportunities and impact of rural and community healthcare philanthropy and are energized by the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.
You are collaborative, resourceful, and motivated by the chance to help shape the future of care at Northumberland Hills Hospital while building lasting relationships throughout the community.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in major gift fundraising, preferably within healthcare or the charitable sector.
- A Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) designation or advanced degree is highly preferred.
- Demonstrated success securing six- and seven-figure gifts and managing complex donor relationships.
- Experience leading or playing a significant role in capital campaigns.
- Exceptional relationship-building and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence diverse stakeholders with professionalism, tact, and confidence.
- Strong strategic thinking, planning, organizational, and project management abilities.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in a collaborative, high-performing team environment.
- Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
- Proficiency with donor database and CRM systems is considered an asset.
- A genuine commitment to advancing outstanding patient care and community health.
LOCATION AND ABOUT NHH
Located approximately 100 kilometres east of Toronto, NHH delivers a broad range of acute, post-acute, outpatient and diagnostic services. Acute services include emergency and intensive care, medical/surgical care, obstetrical care and palliative care. Post-acute specialty services (PASS) include restorative care and rehabilitation. Mental health care, cancer and supportive care, dialysis and other ambulatory care clinics are offered on an outpatient basis through partnerships with regional centres and nearby specialists. NHH offers a full range of diagnostic services, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT) and mammography. The hospital serves the catchment area of west Northumberland County. A mixed urban and rural population of approximately 67,000 residents, west Northumberland comprises the Town of Cobourg, the Municipality of Port Hope, Alderville First Nation and the townships of Hamilton, Cramahe and Alnwick/Haldimand. NHH employs more than 850 people and relies on the additional support provided by physicians, midwives and volunteers. NHH is an active member of Ontario Health (East)—formerly the Central East Local Health Integration Network—and the Ontario Health Team of Northumberland. For more information, please visit nhh.ca or follow us on Facebook @northumberlandhillshosp, and LinkedIn Northumberland Hills Hospital.
EQUITY AND ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
At NHH Foundation we actively strive to build inclusivity and diversity into all of our practices. Diversity of human experience, in all of its forms strengthens innovation, creativity, growth and, ultimately, makes care better. With our partners at NHH, NHH Foundation remains respectful of all protected rights,in line with the grounds laid out by the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we welcome applications from all qualified applicants and interests from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous People of North America, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.We strive to make our entire hiring process as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants if needed. For any hiring related accommodation needs and/or requests please email us via [email protected]. We do not use artificial intelligence in our hiring process.
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENT
Successful applicants are required provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector criminal reference check, that was complete less than one year from the date of hire. This requirement must be met within the first sixty (60) days of employment.
Additionally, to the above, successful applicants are also required to complete the Health Care Worker Health review process which includes providing an up-to-date immunization record to ensure compliance with the Ontario Hospital Association Communicable Diseases Surveillance Protocols within the first thirty (30) days of employment. Northumberland Hills Hospital operates a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all staff.
Northumberland Hills Hospital may choose to conduct parts/all the hiring process virtually. Furthermore, we are a scent-free environment. When attending the hospital kindly refrain from wearing strongly scented fragrances.
Applicants wishing to apply for the above position must deliver a resume to the Human Resources Department, no later than June 19, 2026 @ 1600.
We thank all those that express interest in this exciting position; kindly note that due to high volumes of interests, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
