Associate​/Vice President, Philanthropy

VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation is seeking a collaborative, strategic, and purpose-driven leader in the role of Associate /Vice President (A/VP), Philanthropy to help us shape the future of health care philanthropy at British Columbia’s largest hospital facility. This is an exciting leadership opportunity for a leader who sees beyond individual gifts to the possibilities created when exceptional fundraising, strong relationships, clinical priorities, and ambitious organizational strategy come together.

The A/VP, Philanthropy will be a member of the VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation operational leadership team. With accountability for $140M in annual raised revenue, representing over 80% of the Foundation’s total annual revenue, the A/VP, Philanthropy will lead a team of 14 experienced frontline fundraisers and the philanthropy administration team, and will cultivate a high-performing culture through strong coaching and mentorship, and a shared commitment to collaboration, accountability, innovation, and excellence.

The A/VP, Philanthropy will work closely with the CEO, the Interim SVP Philanthropy, and Campaign team, colleagues across the Foundation, plus physicians and clinical partners, and Foundation volunteers, to develop and execute ambitious fundraising strategies, advance multi-year and transformational giving, and drive the success of our major campaigns. The incumbent will employ a donor-centred, ‘one team’ approach to strengthen the connection between Transformational and Major Gifts, Gift & Estate Planning and Administration, Community Giving & Engagement, Campaign Operations, Strategic Partnerships, and Donor Engagement & Stewardship teams, as well as other areas of the Foundation, to ensure that the full organization is aligned around the potential of every strategic donor relationship.

VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation is the leading charity investing in health care innovation in BC

We create and inspire a community of donors to catalyze health care innovation in British Columbia.

A future where health care innovation is saving and improving lives in British Columbia.

Bold: We embrace courage, creativity and forward-thinking, and are catalysts for breakthroughs, positive change and innovation.

Integrity: We are steadfast in our commitment to honesty, trust, maximum impact and stewardship, and operate with purpose and transparency.

Community: We are committed to people and communities, fostering relationships, collaboration and partnerships.

Supporting Healthcare Innovation & Transformation in British Columbia VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation advances groundbreaking medical research, empowers world-class health care teams, and helps bring life-saving treatments to patients with the most complex needs across the province.

As the philanthropic engine for health care innovation and transformation, we help shape the future of care in British Columbia, by engaging with communities and funding accessible, equitable care for all.

Our hospitals and health care centres are able to deliver the best possible patient care thanks to donor support. By recruiting world-class medical professionals and equipping them with the tools and technology to do their best work, we are transforming healthcare and saving lives.

Our team of over 100 staff collaborates with VGH leadership, medical and administrative staff to raise philanthropic funds and awareness. Together with our donors and supporters and volunteers, we have made a direct and significant impact on health care in our province. In 2025, 13,600 donors from across the province generated $149M+ in consolidated revenue for VGH & UBC Hospital…