Overview
Coordinator, Community and Legacy Giving Jobs in Hamilton, Canada at Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation
Join a team that makes a real difference in the lives of others every day. At Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation, you will play an important role in supporting cutting‑edge healthcare and improving patient outcomes, while being part of a passionate, inclusive and caring community. We inspire and motivate gifts that fund medical equipment and patient amenities, innovative research initiatives, essential redevelopment of clinical care spaces, and the education and training of health care providers.
As a registered charitable organization, we proudly support patients and families across south-central Ontario, and from outside the region, who receive specialized care at Hamilton Health Sciences including Hamilton General Hospital, Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre, McMaster Children’s Hospital, and St. Peter’s Hospital. The associated programs at the Regional Rehabilitation Centre, McMaster University Medical Centre and Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre are also included.
Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation is building upon a strong foundation of our Culture Code that includes the grounded in the values of We are a Team, We Trust, We Uplift, and We Communicate. We believe that relationships and partnerships are the basis of excellence in fundraising, and we envision a community of engaged and committed donors. Every position in HHSF contributes to a safe, inclusive environment for all through compliance with our equity, diversity and inclusion philosophy and adherence to patient and staff safety policies and procedures.
Coordinator,
Community and Legacy Giving
Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation (HHSF) is seeking a highly organized and relationship‑driven Coordinator to play a central role in the planning, execution, and growth of our Community and Legacy Giving programs. This newly added resource reports into Manager, Community Giving (with dotted line accountability to Legacy Giving Manager), this position supports a diverse portfolio of fundraising initiatives including annual, mid‑level and employee giving, tribute and memorial giving, community lotteries, and legacy giving.
The Coordinator will contribute to achieving annual revenue targets by supporting donor acquisition, retention, stewardship, and engagement through integrated fundraising channels such as direct mail, digital, events, and personalized outreach. This role requires strong collaboration with internal teams across the Foundation and Hospital, as well as external agencies and vendors, to deliver high‑quality campaigns, donor experiences, and recognition activities.
In addition, the role provides key operational, administrative, and stewardship support for the Legacy Giving program, including donor inquiries, materials development, events, and estate administration processes. The Coordinator will also ensure accurate donor and gift data management, reporting, and continuous improvement of fundraising systems and donor experiences.
This is an ideal opportunity for a motivated fundraising professional who thrives in a collaborative environment, has a strong attention to detail, and is passionate about building meaningful donor relationships that advance HHSF’s mission and impact in the community.
Qualifications
- Post‑secondary education preferably in fundraising, communication, marketing and/or business, or equivalent experience
- One (1+) years’ experience in fundraising, administrative support, customer service, or coordination experience
- Accuracy and attention to detail is imperative
- Strong donor‑centric and customer services approach
- Strong interpersonal skills and adept at using tact, diplomacy and discretion with donors, agency partners, suppliers and Foundation and Hospital Staff
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Team player with demonstrated ability to work independently with minimum supervision and an ability to self‑manage effectively in a changing environment with multiple conflicting demands
- Excellent organizational, project and time management skills
- Ability to condense and package information in a visually appealing and logical manner.
- Understand the need for professionalism, discretion and patience when…
Title: Coordinator, Community and Legacy Giving
Company: Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation
Location: Hamilton, Canada
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