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.

Annual Salary Range: $100,000 to $130,000. Typical Hiring Range $100,000-$121,000
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Location: Hybrid (3 days in office per week)
Reporting Manager: Chief Finance Officer
Benefits: Extended Health Benefits and eligibility to participate in the BC Municipal Pension Plan
 
Role Overview
The Associate Director of Finance provides strategic financial input across all aspects of the Foundation’s finance operations. Reporting to the Controller or CFO, this role is responsible for implementing and maintaining robust financial policies and procedures to ensure transparency, compliance, and operational efficiency. Key areas of oversight include budgeting, cash management and forecasting, journal entry review, investments, accounts payable, gifts of shares, recordkeeping, auditing, and financial reporting. The Associate Director also provides leadership, oversight, and mentorship to the Finance Officers and the Finance Assistant.
 
Key Responsibilities
Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist the Finance Manager with the development of annual budgets, cash flow management, and long-term financial projections.
 
Cash Management & Investments: Provide backup support to the Finance Manager in reviewing investment-related journal entries, ensuring investment activity is reconciled, compliant with the Statement of Investment Policy, and rebalanced as required.
 
-Accounts Payable & Recordkeeping: Review disbursement requests and operating expenditures for the bi-weekly cheque run and ensure accurate documentation and financial controls.
 
Auditing & Financial Reporting: Support the Finance Manager in preparing monthly financial statements. Collaborate with the Finance Manager, Controller, and CFO to provide necessary information for external audit preparation and the annual charity return.
 
Team Leadership: Provide oversight, mentorship, and performance support to Finance Officers and the Finance Assistant, fostering a culture of accountability, professional growth, and continuous improvement.
 
Process Improvement:  Participate in ongoing process improvement initiatives within the Finance team and contribute significantly to the implementation and optimization of Financial Edge.
 
Participate in process improvement initiatives and perform additional related duties as required.
 
 
Qualifications & Experience
-Holds a Canadian Professional Accounting Designation (CPA) and is a member in good standing required.
-A post-secondary degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field required.
-Minimum of three (3) years relevant professional experience required.
-Experience working with Financial Edge, Raiser’s Edge or Peoplesoft considered an asset.
-Previous experience managing junior staff is required.
-Working knowledge of non-profit accounting standards preferred.
-Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
-Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities and deliver on timelines
 
As a not-for-profit foundation entrusted with donor funds and community partnerships, the successful candidate must complete and pass a criminal background check prior to commencing employment.
 
 
To submit your application, please email your resume AND cover letter to [email protected] indicating the job title in the subject line.
 
 
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 Centre – 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
 
All Candidates Are Welcome
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.
 
Thank you for your interest in working with St. Paul’s Foundation. Only candidates short-listed
for interviews will be contacted.
 

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.

Director, Philanthropy

We offer a competitive remuneration package, including base pay (up to $130,000), bonus, comprehensive employer-paid health benefits, pension plan participation, generous paid time off, support for professional development, and a hybrid work model.

Purpose

The Director, Philanthropy is a key member of the Foundation’s fundraising team, driving transformational fundraising efforts to support Providence Health Care. This role combines strategic leadership, donor relationship management, and team mentorship to ensure ambitious fundraising goals are achieved and exceeded.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership
• Partner with the Executive Director to design and execute a comprehensive major gifts strategy that meets annual and long-term fundraising objectives.
• Lead the creation of annual and multi-year strategic and operational plans aligned with the Foundation’s Road Map.
• Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing philanthropy team by setting clear goals, accountability measures, and providing ongoing coaching.
• Manage major gifts pipelines and prospect assignments across the philanthropy team, ensuring accurate and timely data management in Raiser’s Edge NXT.
• Provide cross-campaign leadership, fostering innovative, integrated strategies to maximize philanthropic revenue and long-term growth.

Fundraising Excellence
• Set, monitor, and achieve ambitious portfolio and campaign fundraising targets.
• Manage a personal portfolio of 100–125 major donors and prospects, with annual fundraising goals exceeding $3M.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward prospects capable of making major, blended, or planned gifts.
• Engage and prepare volunteers, campaign leaders, and fundraising advisory council members to support major gift cultivation and solicitation activities.
• Stay current on trends in charitable giving, as well as tax and legal considerations affecting philanthropy.

People Leadership

• Act as a mentor, coach, and resource to team members within and beyond the philanthropy portfolio.
• Create career development and succession planning opportunities for staff to encourage growth and retention.
• Contribute to Foundation-wide success by collaborating across teams, referring prospects, and generating shared opportunities.
• Lead or co-lead cross-functional projects that advance the Foundation’s mission.

Qualifications

Experience
• 8+ years of progressively senior fundraising experience, with a proven track record of securing major gifts and exceeding revenue targets.
• Demonstrated success in leading teams and managing senior volunteers to achieve organizational goals.
• Experience in healthcare philanthropy and/or large-scale capital campaigns strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with Raiser’s Edge NXT or similar CRM software an asset.

Education & Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CFRE designation is an asset.

Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to inspire, influence, and engage diverse stakeholders.
• Strong relationship-building skills with donors, volunteers, and senior leaders.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and results-driven.
• Collaborative leadership style that fosters teamwork, inclusion, and psychological safety.
• Integrity and ethical judgment aligned with the mission and values of St. Paul’s Foundation.

Values:

• Professional, diplomatic, and ethical, with a strong alignment to the mission and values of St. Paul’s Foundation.

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to the attention of S. LeBlanc at [email protected]. Posting is open until position is filled.

Thank you for your interest in working with St. Paul’s Foundation. Only candidates short-listed for interviews will be contacted.

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.

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.   www.helpstpauls.com