Company Bio
Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) is an active, acute-care community hospital located in the heart of the City of Kawartha Lakes. Among our acute and continuing care services, our team cares for 45,000 patients per year in the 24/7/365 emergency department, provides orthopedics and ophthalmology, operates a dialysis unit, and is renowned for its mental health programs and restorative seniors care. The Ross family takes pride in providing compassionate, quality patient care.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Manager, Community Giving & Engagement, the Development Coordinator, Community Giving & Engagement supports the fundraising programs of Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation including, but not limited to: Annual Giving, RMH Gift Shop, Social Media, and Community Fundraising Events.
This role is based on-site at Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay, Ontario.
The RMH Foundation is currently seeking a Full-Time Development Coordinator to join their team.
Effective August 24, 2026
Throughout the course of your duties you will:
- Serve as primary Gift Shop Coordinator and point of contact for Hospital and Foundation with both internal and external customers and volunteer operational issues in the Gift Shop.
- Work with the Manager, Finance & Administration and Finance Team regarding all budgeting, purchasing, inventory, cash handling, and Gift Shop equipment to ensure smooth operations.
- In conjunction with the Community Giving & Engagement Team, develop promotional strategies, cross promotions and merchandising strategies and the materials to support those strategies.
- Provide administrative support for Foundation events, community fundraising events and lottery licenses.
- Attend Foundation events in support of the Foundation and assist as required including onsite event set-up, reception, registration and tear-down.
- Onsite donation and purchase processing.
- Monitor and report as required on social media engagement, effectiveness of strategies and metrics.
- Provides support to the gift processing function in the Foundation.
The above duties and responsibilities are not to be considered all inclusive. You may be requested to complete other duties in the interest of the efficient operations of the RMH Foundation.
Department/Unit/Program Description
Throughout Ross Memorial Hospital, people work hard at work worth doing – at the patients’ bedside, in the clinics and exam areas, and in the support services. The Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation supports this life-saving work, partnering with donors and the community to fund critical hospital needs that enable the best possible care for patients in Kawartha Lakes. If you are a person who cares about others and you are inspired to help, you may be a good fit on the Foundation team!
As a large community hospital serving 100,000 residents plus seasonal visitors, RMH depends on the support of our donors to help fund medical equipment, capital projects and education – needs that are not covered by government funding.
Currently in the largest capital campaign in Ross Memorial’s history, the RMH Foundation is encouraging community support for critical facilities, technology and medical equipment needs to ensure the best possible care is available to our rapidly growing community. From doctors to donors, nurses to neighbours, students to seniors, we can all play a role in exceptional patient care. WE ARE THE ROSS.
Essential Qualifications
- A minimum of two years’ post-secondary education in communications, marketing, social sciences, administration, retail, promotions, or other related fields of study.
- Three to five years’ related experience in a fast-paced office, preferably a development/fundraising office.
- Intermediate experience developing and implementing social media and promotional strategies.
- Experience with Raisers’ Edge software is an asset; however, training will be provided.
- Above average software abilities are preferable with Microsoft SharePoint, Word, Outlook, Excel and Power Point.
- Proficient in the use of the Internet and E-mail.
- A passion for RMH and healthcare fundraising.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with a strong accuracy and attention to detail.
- Provides information in a timely and efficient manner.
- Presents a highly professional image in performance and communications to both internal and external clients.
- Is comfortable mingling with donors, volunteers and other audiences in formal and informal situations, engaging them in conversation and advancing their relationship with the Foundation.
- Resourceful in approach to problem solving, flexible and works well under pressure, comfortable working independently and in a team.
- Effective and collaborative team player, sharing information freely, working in a team to achieve overall goals.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Able to work within a flexible, team structure to adapt constantly to ever-changing environment.
- Can navigate within complex Hospital structure to accomplish Foundation goals.
- Maintain donor confidentiality and comply with the Foundation’s Privacy Policy and Confidentiality Policy.
- Upholds and adheres to all applicable federal and provincial legislation regarding raising funds, donation receipting, privacy and board governance.
- Sense of humour, energetic and positive attitude.
- Adheres to the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP) & Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Code of Ethics & Donor Bill of Rights.
- Be an ambassador for RMH and the RMH Foundation.
- Complete confidentiality and discretion, tact and poise, sound judgment.
- Must be able to fulfill the physical requirements of the job, as per the current Physical Demands Analysis.
Hours of Work
- Normal working hours are 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
- Flex hour policy in place to maintain 37.5 hours per week.
- Shifts and hours may change according to Foundation requirements. Willingness to work some early morning or evening hours required for meetings, events, and extra workload.
Employment Equity
Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided throughout the hiring process at the request of the applicant.
Employees must meet expectations for appropriate, respectful and professional conduct, as set out in the RMH Foundation Code of Conduct.
