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Contract Opportunity

Title: Fund Research and Planning Contract
Term: 3-month term contract
Report to: Board of Directors, Fundraising Committee

Closing Date: March 8, 2024

About The Foundation

The Twin Oaks/Birches Health Care Charitable Foundation (The Foundation) is a community-based registered charity that raises funds for patient/resident care improvements at the Twin Oaks Hospital and The Birches Nursing Home.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Research and identify potential corporate funders, community partners and sources of funding from the community to support The Foundation’s fundraising efforts. Assist with developing asks and presentations.
Research and develop strategies and tactics for fundraising through major gifts, endowments, events, corporate support, planned giving and other methods as appropriate.
Identify ways to engage with people who access the Twin Oaks Hospital and The Birches facilities.
Assist with the development and implementation of creative and engaging fundraising strategies.
Identify opportunities to generate content and pursue other profile-raising initiatives across a wide range of media (including social media).
Make recommendations to maximize The Foundation’s website and social media efforts, relating to its role in the dissemination of information and promotion of events/fundraising initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience:

A degree or diploma in marketing, public relations, communications, commerce/business or a related field.
Experience with research, communications and business planning.
Basic knowledge of fundraising principles and strategies.
Excellent communication, organization, time management, planning and problem-solving skills.
Familiarity with the Eastern Shore community is an asset.

Terms of Contract:

This is a three-month term contract.
Remuneration will be based on the level of knowledge/experience and deliverables on the goals of the project.
The Fund Developer is expected to work independently as well as collaboratively with the Fundraising Committee.

Please send applications to Ross Finlay at rfinlay@gmd.ca.

We look forward to receiving your application!