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  • Annual Salary Range: $83,000 – $110,000

    Permanent Full-time Opportunity with Extended Health Benefits and eligible to participate in the BC Municipal Pension Plan.

    Purpose

    The Project Manager is an essential part of a focused team responsible for all capital fundraising commitments made by St. Paul’s Foundation within the parameters of completing our Comprehensive Campaign supporting the Jim Pattison Medical Campus.

    The successful candidate will be highly organized with relevant project management experience and exceptional interpersonal and relationship skills, with the ability to successfully navigate a complex organization in a solutions-focused manner.

    Responsibilities

    • Liaise with Providence Health Care (PHC) Redevelopment Team to ensure a smooth flow of information to and from St. Paul’s Foundation (SPF) about the Jim Pattison Medical Campus project.
    • Maintain current knowledge base of all PHC capital projects and act as product knowledge expert on capital projects to support SPF Development team in cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of capital donors and philanthropic stakeholders.
    • Support in the development and delivery of proposals and presentations to prospective donors and volunteers.
    • Share product knowledge about project with peers and organization.
    • Track progress against priorities; contribute to accurate reporting.
    • Project management related to Campus Capital fundraising initiatives, including supporting on top donor prospect list keeping, tracking against gift chart using existing and to-be-developed reporting related to prospecting and cultivation, and senior volunteers/advisors, and support frontline fundraisers in related project management.
    • Liaise with database team to improve reporting and tracking functions.
    • Support on preparing campaign-related materials for SPF Board of Directors, Executive Team, and all SPF Staff.
    • Work with the Fundraisers, Communications and Donor Relations teams to develop or enhance materials that specifically support capital philanthropy.

    Qualifications

    • Five years of project management experience.
      A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
    • Certified Project Manager (PMP) and/or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
    • Experience working in a health care setting is considered an asset.
    • Excellent verbal, written and presentation abilities.
    • Strong initiative, sound judgment, and resourcefulness, with the ability to make thoughtful decisions.
    • High degree of professionalism, diplomacy, discretion, and a service-oriented attitude.
    • Previous experience in a complex, multifaceted organization, particularly in public health care is considered an asset.
    • Commitment to ethical behaviour and alignment with 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 under the BC Human Rights Code, 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 T. Beck at SPFCareers@providencehealth.bc.ca  by noon on Friday, April 4, 2025.

    Thank you for your interest in working with St. Paul’s Foundation. Only candidates short-listed 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 19 sites across BC. 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 130-year history – and forward to our future in the new St. Paul’s Hospital at 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. www.helpspauls.com. www.helpstpauls.com

  • Annual Salary Range: $102,000 – $129,000

    Permanent Full-time Opportunity with Extended Health Benefits and eligible to participate in the BC Municipal Pension Plan.

    Purpose

    The Director, Annual Givingis accountable for planning, managing and implementing all aspects of annual giving for St. Paul’s Foundation. This position reports into the Vice President, Communications and Community Giving and will work closely with the Director of Marketing & Communications and the Director of Events.

    Summary of Position

    The Director, Annual Giving will lead the expansion and integration of annual giving programming, building on donor base of more than 7,000 individuals who currently contribute more than $3 million annually in the form of annual gifts and mid-level gifts.

    The Director will join St. Paul’s Foundation at an inflection point as the organization moves forward with an ambitious public fundraising campaign and invests in technology to support journeys that both integrate channels and ensure an amazing donor experience for online sourced donors.

    The Director will develop and deploy multichannel direct response strategies, with a focus on growing digital fundraising to increase dollars and donors, strengthening the pipeline of prospective supporters who are interested in financially contributing to St. Paul’s Foundation through its upcoming public fundraising campaign and beyond.

    The incumbent embraces goal-oriented outcomes as an entrepreneurial, creative thinker who is passionate about joining a collaborative and high performing team.

    Responsibilities

    • Sets strategy and operational plan for Annual Giving, aligning with St. Paul’s Foundation’s goals that covers the full donor cycle resulting in increased donor base and revenue.
    • Leads a collaborative team, providing mentorship and direction for direct response fundraising and mid-level giving to accelerate donor value through pipeline development.
    • Oversees omnichannel direct response program, integrating direct mail, online giving, monthly giving and telemarketing with digital marketing (led by Marketing & Communications) to drive contributions.
    • Leverages proven experience with latest industry trends and insights to expand mid-level giving, monthly giving and tribute giving programs.
    • Assesses newly launched online giving platform and leads out on optimizing online giving experience to ensure it is best in class.
    • Works with Business Intelligence, database teams to leverage emerging data analytics tools to capture, synthesize and activate personalized engagement strategies based on donor affinities, demographics and psychographics.
    • Collaborates with Events team to support expansion of community giving strategies.
    • Oversees annual giving portfolio fundraising metrics, ensuring goals are met or exceeded.
    • Analyzes campaign performance, leads team to optimize strategies through testing, and ensures alignment with broader fundraising goals.
    • Reports on portfolio progress, tracking gift levels, donor acquisition and retention, and pipeline movement. 
    • Develops and oversees program budget and external vendor relationships.

    Qualifications

    • Minimum of 7 years of progressive fundraising experience with at least 3 years in a leadership role; health care philanthropy experience and CFRE designation preferred.
    • Proven track record in annual giving strategy, planning and execution that drives donor growth and revenue; capital campaign experience preferred.
    • Demonstrated expertise in direct response (direct mail, online giving, monthly giving, and telemarketing) and mid-level giving.
    • Specialized knowledge in tribute giving and grateful patient programs.
    • Exceptional leadership, coaching, and team-building abilities.
    • High level of data literacy and technological acumen.
    • Proficiency with data analytics tools, best practices data management and database concepts, including data quality, data acquisition techniques, and specialized segmenting.
    • Exceptionally strong analytical skills, project management skills and experience working in a metrics-driven environment.
    • Ethical behaviour: ensures own behaviour is consistent with 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 under the BC Human Rights Code, 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, cover letter and Case Studies to the attention of S. Burgess at SPFCareers@providencehealth.bc.ca  by noon on Friday, April 4, 2025.

    Thank you for your interest in working with St. Paul’s Foundation. Only candidates short-listed 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 19 sites across BC. 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 130-year history – and forward to our future in the new St. Paul’s Hospital at 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. www.helpspauls.com

  • Annual Salary Range: $100,000 – $120,000

    Permanent Full-time Opportunity with Extended Health Benefits and eligible to participate in the BC Municipal Pension Plan.

    Purpose

    The Associate Director, Development, is an experienced front line major gifts fundraiser, focused on leadership giving and securing gifts for the Jim Pattison Medical Campus.

    The successful candidate will be a high achiever with demonstrable success in major gift fundraising and personal solicitations at the leadership giving level.  You have at least 8+ years of relevant experience in identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors. Exceptional relationship-building skills will enable you to navigate a complex organization in a solutions-focused manner.

    Responsibilities

    • Work with St. Paul’s Foundation Campaign Team to implement strategic fundraising plan for capital fundraising priorities.
    • Responsible for a portfolio of approximately 100 major gift donors, in varying pipeline stages, with an annual solicitation goal of $3M+. This individual will be focusing on donations $500k+.
    • Identify and qualify new Donors, working both independently and collaboratively (including with prospect research, clinical partners and senior volunteers).
    • Strategically attend community-based networking opportunities to prospect, network and seek connections, and to represent St. Paul’s Foundation and share the vision for our capital projects.
    • Assist in recruiting and onboarding volunteers to assist with fundraising activities.
    • Maintain high degree of understanding of all Providence Health Care (PHC) capital projects and be ready to confidently share this vision with donors, prospects and colleagues.
    • Work with our database team to ensure our Raiser’s Edge NXT donor database is meticulously maintained.
    • Stay abreast of trends in charitable giving and up to date on the tax implications of charitable gifts, including new legislation and rulings affecting such gifts.

    Qualifications

    • Minimum of 8+ years of relevant and progressive experience in philanthropy.
    • A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
    • CFRE Certification is an asset.
    • Experience working in a health care setting is an asset.
    • Experience working with senior volunteers, supporting them on prospecting, cultivation and solicitation within their networks.
    • Commitment to ethical behaviour and alignment with 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 under the BC Human Rights Code, 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 T. Beck at SPFCareers@providencehealth.bc.ca  by noon on Friday, April 4, 2025.

    Thank you for your interest in working with St. Paul’s Foundation. Only candidates short-listed 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 19 sites across BC. 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 130-year history – and forward to our future in the new St. Paul’s Hospital at 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. www.helpstpauls.com

  • Annual Salary Range: $49,000 – $53,000

    Permanent Full-time Opportunity with Extended Health Benefits and eligible to participate in the BC Municipal Pension Plan.

    St. Paul’s Foundation is seeking a dynamic, service-oriented administrative professional with a passion for building corporate relationships to support our Corporate Partnerships Team. This role provides a unique opportunity to further your career in fundraising, specifically within the health care sector. You will leverage your strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and collaborative approach to provide high-level administrative support to our fast-paced team. Reporting to the Manager of Corporate Partnerships, you will act as an ambassador for the Foundation, fostering positive relationships with corporate partners, donors, and volunteers.

    Duties & Responsibilities:

    • Provide administrative support for the Corporate Partnerships team by preparing confidential correspondence, donor solicitation materials, partnership proposals, department planning and tracking documents, and meeting minutes.
    • Support the planning and execution of corporate partner events, meetings, and tours, ensuring smooth logistics, including venue booking, catering, and relevant document preparation.
    • Assist with scheduling and organizing donor and partner meetings, ensuring all details (venue, catering, and materials) are efficiently arranged to enhance partnership engagement.
    • Manage corporate partner calendars, assist with scheduling, and facilitate effective communications between internal teams and external partners.
    • Process and acknowledge donations from corporate partners, including follow-up calls to address any returned mail or invalid addresses.
    • Input and maintain accurate data in Raiser’s Edge, ensuring up-to-date donor and partner information is tracked and managed according to established policies and procedures.
    • Collaborate with the Database team, Donor Relations & Stewardship team, and other cross-functional teams to pull and analyze donor lists as needed to support corporate partnership initiatives.
    • Track and process corporate team expenses in line with Foundation policies.
    • Participate in regular rotation for St. Paul’s Foundation reception coverage.
    • Other duties as assigned to support the Corporate Partnerships team and organizational goals.

    Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education.
    • Proven experience as an administrative assistant, preferably in a fundraising or corporate partnership environment, or a similar organization.
    • Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to diverse corporate stakeholders.
    • Strong initiative, sound judgment, and resourcefulness, with the ability to make thoughtful decisions.
    • High degree of professionalism, diplomacy, discretion, and a service-oriented attitude.
    • Ability to work collaboratively across teams to achieve shared goals.
    • Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office programs; experience with Raiser’s Edge or a similar CRM is a plus.
    • Available to work occasional weekends and evenings as required for corporate events or meetings.
    • Previous experience in a complex, multifaceted organization, particularly in public health care or corporate partnership management, is an asset.
    • Commitment to ethical behaviour and alignment with 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 under the BC Human Rights Code, 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 M. Giannelli at SPFCareers@providencehealth.bc.ca  by noon on Friday, March 28, 2025.

    Thank you for your interest in working with St. Paul’s Foundation. Only candidates short-listed 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 19 sites across BC. 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 130-year history – and forward to our future in the new St. Paul’s Hospital at 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. www.helpstpauls.com