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, Digital Marketing & Engagement supports the fundraising programs of Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation including, but not limited to: Annual Giving, Marketing/Communications, Stewardship, Events, and RMH Gift Shop.
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:
- Collaborate with the Manager, Community Giving & Engagement to develop and execute strategic marketing and communications initiatives that support organizational goals and brand awareness.
- Support the planning, writing, design, production, and distribution of a wide range of internal and external communications pieces, including website and social media content, advertisements and presentations, media releases, giving reports, direct mail and signage.
- Create engaging, innovative, and visually compelling multimedia content (including graphics, photography, and video) for social media, websites, and other digital platforms.
- Stay abreast of and leverage changing technologies, platforms, and trends to effectively communicate programs, events, and fundraising messaging and advise on new opportunities to expand reach.
- Manage and monitor social media channels by responding to comments and inquiries, fostering community engagement, and maintaining an active and respectful online presence.
- In conjunction with the Manager, Community Giving & Engagement, regularly review analytics to assess content performance and use data to advise on content planning and/or new opportunities to grow and better engage audiences.
- In conjunction with the Community Giving & Engagement Team, develop Gift Shop promotional strategies, cross promotions and merchandising strategies and the materials to support those strategies and provide coverage when required.
- Collaborate with RMH partners on cross-promotional activities.
- Attend Foundation events in support of the Foundation and assist as required with event planning and coordination, onsite event set-up and tear-down.
- Provides support to the gift processing function in the Foundation.
- Work closely with the Manager, Community Giving & Engagement to support the Exceptional Caring Donor Recognition and Business Community programs.
- Monitor and track donor recognition levels, eligibility, recognition offers and implementation in conjunction with Community Giving & Engagement Team.
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
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, or related field.
- 3-5 years’ experience in marketing, communications, social media, community engagement, event promotion/planning, or public relations, preferably in a development/fundraising office.
- Strong storytelling and digital content creation skills.
- Intermediate experience managing social media campaigns and using analytics to drive engagement.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proactive, team-oriented mindset with the initiative to bring forward ideas, take ownership of projects, and assist with all aspects of events and operations, including set-up and teardown.
- Professional and courteous communication with donors, volunteers, staff, and the public.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365, Canva, Publisher, and Meta platforms.
- Non-profit or fundraising experience is considered an asset.
- Experience with Raiser’s Edge/Blackbaud is considered an asset, however, training will be provided.
- Graphic design, photography and/or video creation and editing experience considered assets.
- 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.
