Associate Director, Philanthropy
Job in
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Listing for:
St. Paul’s Foundation
Full Time
position
Listed on 2025-12-30
Job specializations:
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Non-Profit & Social Impact
Community Health, Volunteer / Humanitarian, Fundraising / Charity, Non-Profit / Outreach
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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.
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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