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Now Hiring: Director of Development

May 5, 2026

Now Hiring: Director of Development

The Shoreline Medical Society operates two primary care clinics and a youth clinic on the Saanich Peninsula. We provide the community with a range of primary health care and health promotion services, delivered by a team of health care professionals providing wraparound care with continuity between clinic, hospital, and home-based care. The Society is governed by an 11-member, volunteer Board of Directors.

Role Summary

The Society is looking for a 0.50 FTE Director of Development and are hiring for organizational fit with training and mentorship provided by the Executive Director.

The Director is responsible for the successful leadership and operational management of the fundraising function of the Society, which is a registered charitable, non-profit organization. The successful candidate will develop and implement a fundraising strategy, manage donations, and to ultimately inspire, support and help Shoreline achieve its vision.

The Director will use strong communication skills and a keen sense of initiative to recognize fundraising opportunities, develop relationships with existing and potential donors and manage fundraising campaigns. The Director will work collaboratively with the Executive Director and Board to develop campaign goals and guidelines, with the initial goal of raising $500K annually.

The ideal candidate will have a deep knowledge of the Saanich Peninsula, be a community-oriented, creative, motivated and organized professional with a knack for research and grant-writing.

Objectives of this Role

Promote awareness of the Society’s mission, vision and programs;
Create a voice for telling the story of Shoreline’s impact;
Cultivate a network of dedicated donors along with community and medical advocates;
Recognize new and unique fundraising opportunities;
Assist Shoreline’s leadership in meeting its financial goals;
Ensure major donors are satisfied and kept apprised of developments at Shoreline.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute annual fundraising campaigns that includes funding this position;
Effectively convey the Society’s mission, vision, and programs to potential donors and community stakeholders;
Develop key messages about Shoreline’s “story” for external presentations;
Take the lead on non-clinical communication with patients and donors;
Manage Shoreline’s donor database (Donor Perfect) ensuring it is up-to-date and aligns with the Society’s website;
Represent Shoreline as required for internal and external events;
Research and pursue potential individual, corporate, community, regional and provincial donors;
Complete grant applications, fundraising proposals and media-ready materials;
Develop donor recognition strategies to ensure donor impact is communicated to donors;
Manage the fundraising budget and track progress with campaign goals.

Skills

3 – 5 years of experience with fundraising is preferred;
Experience working with boards, donors and community organizations;
Ability to work independently and successfully balance priorities while managing multiple tasks;
Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills;
Strong attention to detail;
Passion for research;
Financial acumen;
Computer literacy, including donor management systems (can train for the latter).

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, e.g., communications, business, public relations, or related field;
Certification, diploma, or similar fundraising qualification (desired);
Experience in writing grant proposals and fundraising letters;
Confidence in public speaking and working with donors;
Understanding of basic accounting is a plus.