Who we are
At Heart & Stroke our mission is to promote health, save lives and enhance recovery. We are committed to a culture that exemplifies our core values: champion health, practice humility, embrace change, drive impact, learn and grow and be heartfelt as we work together to beat heart disease and stroke.
We believe in equity, diversity and inclusion ― it’s embedded in our values and core mission work to support all people in Canada to lead healthier lives. We are committed to applying this principle to cultivate a welcoming environment that embraces diversity among our employees. Candidates from diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to, Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, women, and people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
To learn more about our mission, values, commitment to EDI, and the difference Heart & Stroke makes in the lives of people in Canada at every age, please visit our website
The opportunity
(Please note this is a 12-month contract and hybrid working role Candidates must reside in Nova Scotia.)
Our bold, dynamic and passionate development team has the honor of building and nurturing donor and volunteer relationships who raise funds to enable Heart & Stroke to deliver its critical mission and reduce the impact of heart disease and stroke in Canada.
The role of the Fundraising Relationship Specialist is to lead the effective delivery of Heart and Stroke’s fundraising initiatives with a focus on our peer to peer initiatives.
In this role you will:
Promote Heart & Stroke’s (H&S) mission, and invite others to become involved in a way that is meaningful to them
Develop, maintain, engage, recognize and grow community supporter relationships and partnerships
Ensure full support and operation of H&S fundraising with excellence and in alignment with our organizational values
Steward and build relationships through active and ongoing engagement initiatives
Support our regional gaming team, as needed.
How you will make an impact every day
Maximize fundraising initiatives through active stewardship and relationship management for the region
Create plans and implement all fundraising activities for Fundraise Your Way, Virtual Canvass and Ride ensuring they are fully supported, and operating to meet revenue goals and KPI’s
Proactively approach and create initial contact with community members with the goal of inviting new support and participation
Maintain excellent relationships with established supporters and liaise with prospects to maximize all available opportunities for partnerships and revenue growth
Manage all promotion/communications plans and activities
Anticipate participant needs and proactively search for solutions to ensure participant expectations are met or exceeded
Monitor and adjust plans, real time, to influence fundraising and relationship outcomes
Build, manage and sustain the internal business relationships necessary to support achievement of fundraising goals
Identify and recommend new and current relationships that could serve the organization while ensuring continued growth and success of fundraising initiatives
Create an excellent experience and positive interaction for all who are involved with Heart & Stroke
Support the implementation and execution of new regional and national initiatives
Community relationships, engagement, and management
Engage regional volunteers to support fundraising activities
Support and inspire fundraising organizers, participants and volunteers so they can be successful in their desire to support Heart & Stroke; Assist teams and individuals with online fundraising
Coordinate and manage volunteer activities as needed
Create plans to ensure regular engagement of key donors, organizers and stakeholders
Plan and initiate promotional activities that supports and enhances H&S’s community presence
Attend and actively participate in local networking, community, and health-related events
Identify mission opportunities to engage donors
Deliver a variety of presentations to workplaces, community groups and stewardship events
Represents H&S at networking and local events with local mayors, media, service clubs, associations
Regional Gaming Support
Support bingo game operations and marketing team, as needed in limited scope
Who we need
Education
Post-secondary
CFRE certification and involvement in a professional association is an asset
Experience
Three to four years of related experience in fundraising, sales and relationship management
Volunteer engagement and experience working with diverse communities
Experience and comfort developing new relationships and fundraising opportunities
Event planning, coordination and/or project management experience would be an asset
Skills
A professional and exceptional donor centric service approach
Proficient with remote technology, online and social platforms
Developing rapport virtually
Proven success in fundraising, particularly in the area of peer-to- peer and event-based fundraising
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and customer service orientation; ability to work
Ability to effectively promote opportunities and partnerships along with excellent public speaking/ presentation skills
Proven ability to relate to and engage diverse groups of people.
High level of ownership, and accountability to goals, teamwork and following best practices
Proactive, self-motivated and resourceful
Highly organized with strong attention to detail
Ability to anticipate and plan, problem solve and exercise sound judgment
Flexible and adaptable; able to work in a fast paced, ever-changing environment; able to effectively manage a demanding schedule and prioritize responsibilities.
Strong technical abilities, computer skills and experience working with a CRM database and online fundraising platforms would be an asset
What we offer
In addition to a competitive salary, Heart & Stroke believes that time off is integral to the personal health and wellness of our employees. We offer paid wellness days and personal days. In addition, we provide health, medical, dental and vision benefits. Furthermore, our staff enjoy flexible hybrid working arrangements and support with reimbursement for mobile phones and home office set up.
Apply now
If you want to join the fight to beat heart disease and stroke while building an engaged and giving community, apply by October 31, 2025. Applicants must be currently residing in Canada and legally entitled to work in Canada.
To learn more about our mission, our values and the difference Heart & Stroke makes in the lives of people in Canada at every age, please visit our website.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, barrier-free and accessible environment. If you have been contacted for an interview and require accommodation to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please advise and we will work with you. At this time, interviews are currently being conducted via phone or video call, so we look forward to ‘virtually’ meeting you!
