Community Partnerships Officer

6 months ago

Vancouver, Canada VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation Full time

**Who are we?**

VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation is Vancouver Coastal Health's primary philanthropic partner, raising funds for specialized adult health services and research for all British Columbians. We partner with donors to drive innovation and sustainable health care at VGH & UBC Hospital, GF Strong Rehab Centre, Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute and Vancouver Community Health Services.

Community Giving & Engagement (CG&E) identify, inspire, cultivate, solicit, and steward a core of donors to develop the habit of giving annually and monthly in support of health care. The division does this through a range of awareness and engagement mechanisms such as marketing and brand awareness, community partnerships, fundraising events, direct mail, telemarketing, and online giving. The Foundation’s lotteries and the Art program also sit with the CG&E division as they contribute to both brand awareness and revenue generation from a public audience. Revenue from CG&E is an important contributor to covering the Foundation’s operating expenses generating approximately 20% of the annual total.

The Fundraising Events department develops and implements community events and partnerships that inspire community partners, donors and guests to support VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation in order to grow revenue, and broaden and enhance the donor base. The department is responsible for:

- the Foundation’s community events program which includes large
- and small-scale signature events led by the Foundation aimed at growing our community of annual donors, and independent community fundraising events led by supporters
- developing and executing the Foundation’s corporate partnerships strategy to increase corporate support and giving in areas such as employee giving, cause-related marketing, sponsorship, independent community events and more
- generating gross revenue of $3M+ and net revenue of $2.5M+

**What’s the opportunity?**

Reporting to the Associate Director, Fundraising Events, the Community Partnerships Manager is responsible for building independent community events and corporate partnerships that inspire partners, donors, participants and guests to support VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation. The role is primarily accountable for Independent Community Events and Corporate Partnerships, including cause-related marketing and sponsorship as applicable.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Leads on the development of independent community events and corporate partnerships
- Responsible for the fundraising success of the Independent Community Events and Corporate Partnerships portfolios, including employee giving, year-round partnership and giving opportunities, cause related marketing, event sponsorship as applicable
- Engages public and private organizations through tailored strategies from identification to stewardship to execute innovative partnerships, including assisting event sponsorship solicitations within a portfolio of approx. 50 organizations
- Provides input to the Associate Director, Fundraising Events on long-term strategies and tactics to successfully grow corporate revenue and community partnerships, and delivers on agreed strategy
- Contributes to the development of the departmental work plan, revenue projections and expense budget
- Prepares and executes tailored approaches such as drafting sponsorship proposals under guidance of the Associate Director, Fundraising Events and in partnership with the Events Manager
- Develops collateral with the Marketing & Brand Engagement team and other Foundation teams, within brand guidelines, and assists with promoting initiatives for event organizers and sponsors as necessary
- Negotiates sponsorship benefits for companies sponsoring events, making recommendations and ensuring equity in recognition across Foundation fundraising events
- Provides creative solutions to help organizers meet their fundraising targets and assists with mechanisms for receiving donations in compliance with Foundation’s policies and CRA guidelines

**What do you bring?**
- Community fundraising experience including growing fundraising revenue through independent community events or corporate partnerships
- Experience working and building professional relationships with businesses, community partners and leadership volunteers
- Demonstrated ability to motivate and influence stakeholders; both internally and externally
- Demonstrated organizational and time management skills and proven ability to meet multiple deadlines
- Ability to function efficiently in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
- Good interpersonal skills and collaborative working style
- Proven ability to exercise tact, discretion, and good judgment in dealing with various stakeholders and confidential and sensitive matters
- Strong verbal and written skills and abilities
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Computer skills: proficient in the standard suite of Microsoft Office products.
- Sound knowledge of

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