Senior Officer, Philanthropy

Location: Ottawa, ON | Hybrid, 415 Smyth Road

Salary: $80,000–$90,000 annually

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Language: Strong written and verbal English communication skills required. French bilingualism is highly preferred.

About the Opportunity

Altis Recruitment is partnering with a leading healthcare-focused non-profit organization in Ottawa to find a passionate and results-driven Senior Officer, Philanthropy. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in pediatric healthcare by building lasting donor relationships and securing major gifts that support life-changing care, research, and community initiatives.

Reporting to the Manager, Individual Philanthropy, you'll independently manage a portfolio of major donors and prospects, collaborate with senior leaders and community partners, and contribute to ambitious fundraising initiatives, including a significant capital campaign.

What's in it for You

• Competitive salary of $80,000–$90,000.
• Exceptional benefits, including a HOOPP pension, extended healthcare, and wellness programs.
• Flexible hybrid work environment.
• Meaningful work supporting children's health and well-being.
• A collaborative, purpose-driven culture that values professional growth, inclusion, and innovation.

Your Responsibilities

• You'll identify, research, and cultivate major gift prospects through networking, referrals, and community engagement.
• You'll independently manage donor relationships, advancing opportunities through cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• You'll develop personalized fundraising strategies and prepare compelling donor proposals, gift agreements, and impact reports.
• You'll monitor fundraising performance, maintain accurate donor records in Raiser's Edge, and identify opportunities for revenue growth.
• You'll collaborate with senior leaders, volunteers, and professional advisors to strengthen donor engagement and achieve fundraising goals.
• You'll represent the organization at community events and build meaningful relationships with key stakeholders.

Skills and Qualifications

• Proven major gift fundraising experience, with demonstrated success securing donations ranging from $50,000 to $1M+.
• Strong portfolio management, prospect development, and donor stewardship experience.
• Excellent relationship-building, negotiation, presentation, and written communication skills.
• Strategic, results-oriented mindset with the ability to manage competing priorities independently.
• Proficiency with Raiser's Edge or similar CRM platforms and Microsoft Office.
• French bilingualism, gift planning knowledge, and experience with complex giving vehicles are considered assets.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.

Note from the Hiring Manager

"We're looking for someone who genuinely enjoys building relationships, understands what motivates donors, and is excited to turn meaningful connections into lasting impact for children and families."

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