Executive Director

A unique time and place in health care philanthropy

Join one of British Columbia’s 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. Paul’s Foundation

St. Paul’s Foundation raises funds to support patients, residents, caregivers, and families at St. Paul’s Hospital and at Providence Health Care’s 18 sites across BC. Our generous donors are an essential part of Providence Health Care’s 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. Paul’s 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. www.helpstpauls.com

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. Paul’s Foundation’s 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 Foundation’s 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 :

The Employee Experience

Externally, St. Paul’s 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. Paul’s 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 www.helpstpauls.com and submit your application to Cecilia Tupper by noon on April 17, 2025 at [email protected] .