Associate Director of Philanthropy

A unique time and place in health care philanthropy

Join one of British Columbia's preeminent foundations driving a comprehensive campaign for transformational giving to support innovative, compassionate care across Providence and across British Columbia.

Associate Director, Philanthropy

We offer a competitive remuneration package, including base pay (up to $115,000), bonus, comprehensive employer-paid health benefits, pension plan participation, generous paid time off, support for professional development, and a hybrid work model.

Purpose

The Associate Director, Philanthropy plays a pivotal donor-facing role in advancing the mission of St. Paul's Foundation. This position is responsible for personally managing a portfolio of 75–100 major gift donors and prospects capable of contributing $25,000 or more, with annual fundraising goals exceeding $3M.

The Associate Director focuses on cultivating deep relationships with donors, securing significant philanthropic gifts, and supporting volunteer engagement. This role is ideal for a results-driven fundraiser with a passion for connecting donors to transformational opportunities in health care.

Key Responsibilities:

Major Gift Fundraising

• Manage a personal portfolio of 75–100 major gift donors and prospects, ensuring activity across all stages of the donor cycle (identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship).
• Consistently meet or exceed an annual personal fundraising goal of $3M+.
• Design and execute individualized strategies to grow both the number of donors and the size of gifts secured.
• Lead donor conversations and personally solicit significant gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations.

Prospect Development & Donor Engagement

• Partner with prospect research, philanthropy colleagues, senior volunteers, and clinical leaders to identify and qualify new prospects.
• Build strong relationships within Providence Health Care to uncover new donor opportunities aligned with organizational priorities.
• Represent the Foundation at select community and networking events, cultivating relationships and building visibility.
• Maintain a strong grasp of all PHC priority projects to confidently articulate their impact to donors and prospects.

Volunteer & Team Support

• Prepare, guide, and support senior volunteers in their roles as donor cultivators and ambassadors.
• Assist in recruiting and onboarding new volunteers to enhance fundraising activities.
• Act as a mentor, coach, and resource to team members within and beyond the philanthropy portfolio.
• Provide direction and oversight to support staff as needed to ensure seamless donor engagement.

Data & Knowledge Management

• Maintain meticulous donor and activity records in Raiser's Edge NXT to ensure accuracy, accountability, and continuity.
• Stay current on emerging trends in philanthropy, as well as charitable tax law and giving vehicles, to strengthen donor conversations.

Qualifications:

• Experience:
  Minimum of 8 years of progressive fundraising experience, with demonstrated success securing major and transformational gifts. Previous healthcare or capital campaign experience is an asset.
• Education:
  Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. CFRE certification preferred.
• Skills & Competencies:
• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to engage, inspire, and influence donors and volunteers.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• Proactive and resourceful, exercising sound judgment and initiative in donor engagement.
• Comfortable working collaboratively across teams while independently driving portfolio success.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs; experience with Raiser's Edge NXT or similar CRM required.
• Values:
  Professional, diplomatic, and ethical, with a strong alignment to the mission and values of St. Paul's Foundation.

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, 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.

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to the attention of S. LeBlanc at by October 30, 2025.

Thank you for your interest in working with St. Paul's Foundation. Only candidates shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.

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 B.C. 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 over 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.