Associate Director, Philanthropy

Are you a major gifts fundraiser ready to take the next step in your career? Do you thrive on building meaningful relationships and inspiring transformational philanthropy? Join us and help drive the future of women and newborn’s health in British Columbia.

September 10, 2025

Type: Permanent, Full time

Location: Vancouver, Hybrid (2-3 days from the office)

Salary Range: $85,000–$110,000 (commensurate with experience)

BC Women’s Health Foundation is BC’s largest non-profit organization that is dedicated to advancing the full spectrum of women’s health. Our Mission is to ensure exemplary healthcare for women and’s health by providing solution-focused philanthropy that delivers tangible societal impact. We are committed to developing a team where reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion are the cornerstone of what we believe in and where we want to go. When we refer to “women”, we are referring to women in all their diversity, inclusive of LGBTQ2SAI+ individuals.

About The Role

Reporting to the Vice President,anthropy, you’ll lead a portfolio of approximately 150 high-value donors and prospects capable of making gifts of $500,000+. With a balance of strategic thinking and hands‑on relationship management, you’ll cultivate, solicit, and steward donors who are shaping the future of health care.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced fundraiser to step into a role with both significant revenue responsibility and strategic influence. You’ll work collaboratively to secure multi-year commitments, strengthen donor engagement, and contribute to ambitious campaign goals.

What You’ll Do

- Lead with impact: Develop and execute customized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies.

- Drive major gift success: Secure transformational, multi-year commitments from donors.

- Partner across the organization: Collaborate with leadership, hospital staff, volunteers, and Foundation team members.

- Shape strategy: Contribute to major gift planning, campaigns, and long‑term revenue growth.

- Build team culture: Support knowledge‑sharing, collaboration, and high performance.

- Deliver results: Track donor activity, monitor portfolio health, and report on revenue goals.

What You Bring

- 6+ years of progressive fundraising experience, preferably in health‑related charities with a track record of securing $500,000+ major gifts.

- Strong relationship‑building skills and credibility with high‑net‑worth donors.

- Experience across the full donor cycle — from identification through to stewardship.

- Comfort in making direct asks and delivering compelling cases for support.

- Strategic mindset paired with strong execution skills.

- Knowledge of BC’s philanthropic landscape (health care fundraising experience an asset).

- Proficiency in CRM systems (Raiser’s Edge preferred) and Microsoft Office.

- Willingness to travel and attend occasional evening/weekend donor events.

What we Offer

- A competitive salary range of $85,000–$110,000 annually, based on experience.

- Comprehensive health benefits through PHSA including extended health, vision and dental coverage.

- Eligibility to contribute to the Municipal Pension Plan.

- A collaborative, inclusive, and high‑performing team culture.

- Our work environment is hybrid, offering flexibility with both remote and in‑office options.

- Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth.

- The chance to make a measurable impact on women’s and newborn health.

How To Apply

Apply now and let your passion for supporting women and newborn’s health shine

Join us and be a part of something truly special. Together, we’ll create impact that inspire. Email your resume and cover letter to: careers@bcwomensfoundation.org

We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from all qualified candidates. Please note, due to the high volume of applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We appreciate your interest in joining the BC Women’s Health Foundation team.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: As a condition of working at the Hospital, you must pass certain background checks under the standards set by the Provincial Health Services Authority (the “PHSA”) including an initial and recurrent criminal records check(s) and an Immunization check, including full vaccination against COVID-19.

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