About this role
Development OfficerDo you have a passion for fundraising? Are you a strong relationship builder who is focused on strengthening connections within your community? Do you want to make a difference? If you answered YES, you may be our next Development Officer. In this role, you'll support the values and mission of the Cumberland Health Care Foundation by raising funds, engaging with donors, sponsors, and program clients, and enhancing our overall fundraising profile/events within the community.We are looking for an outgoing and organized person as the Development Officer.
The ideal candidate will be a professional individual, who will effectively raise funds, coordinate fundraising events and campaigns, support charitable programs including patient assistance and two retail enterprises (coffee and gift shops), and manage office administration while championing the mission of the organization and engaging our supporters, volunteers and clients.
What's it like to work at the Cumberland Health Care Foundation? It's challenging, stimulating, and immensely rewarding. We offer excellent opportunities for professional growth, independent thinking, and creativity. Here, compassion, humour, and kindness are valued.
Position OverviewBuilding, maintaining, and enhancing community relationshipsAdministering and managing financial and donor informationOffice managementOversight for Coffee and Gift ShopsContributing to the success of fundraising initiatives, events, and program deliveryReporting to the Managing Director, the Development Officer will be passionate about community service and compassionate to those in needKey Priorities for the Role: Financial StewardshipFundraisingProgram ManagementCommunity RelationsEvent PlanningMajor
Responsibilities
- Implement and evaluate fundraising initiatives in support of the Foundation including the following: retail sales, campaigns, and eventsSupport proposal preparation for existing and potential major donorsBuild relationships with new and existing donors: identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardshipAssume responsibility for maintaining the donor management system, some accounting, and internal spreadsheetsProgram support and accurate record keeping.
Programs include Cumberland Cancer Assistance, Palliative Assistance, Mental Health & Addictions AssistanceRequired
Education and Experience
University degree or community college diploma in a related field or equivalent backgroundExperience in fundraising, event planningExperience in the non-profit or charitable sector is considered an assetExperience with Microsoft Office Suite is essentialSage/QuickBooks experience is considered an assetRaisers' Edge or database experience considered an asset (training available)Knowledge of CRA Charity regulations an assetRequired Skills & Abilities: Exceptional people skills focused on building and maintaining strong relationships within the communitySuperior communication skills (both written and verbal) and well-developed interpersonal skillsThe ability to think strategically and work independentlyAbility to use sound judgment and maintain discretion and confidentiality at all timesAbility to multi-task and set priorities with a sense of urgency to achieve goalsExperience and contacts within the philanthropic community is considered an assetWillingness to work occasional evenings and weekends as necessaryFinancial acuityDemonstrate self-motivation and strong planning and project management skillsStrong sense of commitment and accountability for the roles and responsibilities of the positionValid Driver's License and access to a personal vehicleRemuneration: This is a full-time position with a starting salary of $58,000 - $62,000 commensurate with experience + a competitive benefits packageLocation: Beautiful Amherst, Nova ScotiaPlease submit resumes to the attention of Benjamin Coursey, Managing Director at [email protected] by end of day Sunday, November 22, 2026.Please quote "Developm