ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW Surrey Hospitals Foundation is the largest non:government funder of health care for families in Surrey and the surrounding Fraser Valley communities. Thanks to the generosity of donors, we help fund every one of our regions major health facilities including Surrey Memorial Hospital and the Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre. We also support and fund the Czorny Alzheimer Centre, along with many specialized community programs for newborns, children, adults and seniors. From health challenges to extraordinary milestones, were here for you. To learn more about us, Surrey Hospitals Foundation . THE OPPORTUNITY Surrey Hospitals Foundation is looking for a resourceful and experienced Engagement Specialist to join our team. As the Engagement Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in growing revenue through Third Party, Cause Marketing, and Foundation signature events while ensuring donors are engaged and stewarded acros s all giving levels. You play an integral role in consolidating a strong base of donors providing broad based support for key funding initiatives, and a pipeline of prospects for annual, major and legacy giving. You will work collaboratively to ensure that development strategies dovetail with our engagement opportunities to foster long:term donor relationships and inspire ongoing donor engagement. Reporting to the Director of Development and Engagement (DDE) and working collaboratively with the Development and Marketing Teams to build relationships and help facilitate the growth and development of a robust donor portfolio of organizations, and individuals giving through sponsorship, third party, cause marketing and events. As part of the Development team, the Development Specialist will develop synergistic strategies alongside the DDE, and Development Team in support of achieving the Foundations revenue and engagement goals. RESPONSIBILITIES Signature and Campus Event Engagement In consultation with DDE and event consultants, execute strategic events and experiential initiatives, including Signature, Foundation, Campus and community events. Third Party Community Fundraising : oversee third party fundraising activity, including application, renewal, volunteer coordination. Cause Marketing : in collaboration with the Development Office for Corporate Giving and the Development team, oversee execution of cause marketing initiatives, including review applications, renewal, and growth of these programs. Prospect Management : opportunity to engage in prospect management research and collaborate in developing donor strategies for sponsorship, third party and cause marketing who have capacity to increase giving :working collaboratively with Development team to build donor pipeline, tracking opportunities in NXT. Represent Surrey Hospitals Foundation through face:to:face presentations in the community at donor events and meetings; Other duties as required. Core knowledge and skills Demonstrated donor:centric approach and understand the concepts of Annual Giving audiences, opportunities and strategies. Superior verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to provide clear executive information. Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team. Knowledge of fundraising principles and practices. Demonstrated initiative, creativity, effectiveness and organizational skills and the ability to work well and within timelines. Demonstrated professionalism and tact in handling highly sensitive and confidential information ethically; adhering to professional standards and protecting the confidential information of SHF. Ability to work under tight timelines and competing priorities. Skilled at communicating Surrey Hospitals Foundations mission, interests, and impact and making compelling cases for support in written and verbal formats. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 3+ years of experience with fundraising and/or donor relat