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A unique time and place in health care philanthropy Join one of British Columbias preeminent foundations to plan and lead a comprehensive campaign for major and leadership giving to support innovative, compassionate care across Providence and across British Columbia. About St. Pauls Foundation St. Pauls Foundation raises funds to support patients, residents, caregivers, and families at St. Pauls Hospital and at Providence Health Cares 18 sites across BC. Our generous donors are an essential part of Providence Health Cares mission to deliver compassionate care, innovative research, and world-class medical training and education. As we look back on our 130-year history and forward to our future in the new St. Pauls Hospital on the Jim Pattison Medical Campus we are ready to further push the boundaries of innovation, research, and patient-centred care for the people of British Columbia and beyond. Truly, our mission and the support of our community have never been more important. The Opportunity An incredible leadership opportunity to impact health care and research across BC has emerged. As the executive director of development, you will have the opportunity to join the leadership of one of the most successful health foundations in the country and will work with a dedicated and successful team to ensure the long-term success of the foundation and the impactful programs we support. You will plan and implement the strategy for a comprehensive fundraising campaign that engages donors in supporting approved Providence Programs, offers fundraisers opportunities for donor engagement, and equips fundraisers and volunteers with current information, tactics and strategies to build the momentum of a successful comprehensive campaign. You will lead a team of major and leadership gift fundraisers to identify, qualify, cultivate and solicit 5-7 figure donors, including individuals, corporations, and foundations, while promoting a culture that is aligned with St. Pauls Foundations core practices. Other key responsibilities will include: Building a robust prospect development strategy to ensure a healthy pipeline Leading donor strategy and donor meetings related to Providence Programs Setting the strategic direction for engagement events and stewardship Developing business and workplans, including budgets for fundraising and operational activities Using available metrics and measures to drive the comprehensive campaign results Holding and strengthening critical relationship at Providence The Candidate As the ideal candidate, you bring a successful track record of major gift fundraising in a hospital, health care foundation, or academic development office and an alignment with the Foundations vision, mission, and values. You have demonstrated abilities in successfully developing and executing strategic and operational plans, directly and through a team. You have exceptional relational and leadership capabilities along with sound judgement and thoughtfulness in decision-making. You have a post-secondary degree in a relevant discipline. Additional qualities that round out your qualification include: Ability to contribute to and participate in a positive work environment with professionalism and a service-oriented attitude Highly effective and professional interpersonal skills and collaborative teamwork A high degree of initiative, discernment, and resourcefulness Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills Strong attention to detail Excellent organizational and time management skills High computer-literacy with excellent MS Office skills and experience with Raisers Edge or a like database. The Employee Experience Externally, St. Pauls Foundation has a unique culture with a strong emphasis on storytelling and personal donor relationships. The Foundation has built trust and credibility through deep connections with donors and a reputation for delivering meaningful impact. Internally, we celebrate a positive culture of caring, mutual respect, collaboration and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the mission of the Foundation. We offer a competitive remuneration package, including base pay (up to $165,000), bonus, comprehensive employer-paid health benefits, pension plan participation, generous paid time off, support for professional development, and a hybrid work model. This is a truly unique and exciting time in our history as we raise funds for a new hospital and medical campus that will transform health care and improve lives in BC and around the world. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to creating a great workplace. At St. Pauls Foundation, we are fully committed to building a strong and representative team. To that end, we especially encourage applications from members of all communities who are disadvantaged on any grounds under the BC Human Rights Code, including people of colour, people of all genders and sexualities, people with disabilities, and Indigenous Peoples, who, as a result of colonization, are under-represented in positions of economic, social, and political influence and leadership. If this is the next step in your professional fundraising career, please visit our website at and submit your application to Cecilia Tupper by noon on April 17, 2025 at .