Associate Director, Principal Gifts 

Full-time, Permanent 

What we do

At BC Children’s Hospital Foundation, we’re on a quest to ensure every kid in the province receives the best health care imaginable. As a fundraising organization, we inspire communities and people to support BC Children’s Hospital, along with its world-class research institute, mental health facility and rehabilitation center.

Our work makes a profound difference. From helping get the boldest research ideas off the ground to supporting the most advanced equipment, together we are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in children’s health care. This is no small task—which is why we’re looking for passionate people to join our team and help propel our work forward to power the possible.

What you’ll do

Reporting to the Director, Principal Gifts, the Associate Director will manage and grow a fundraising portfolio of donors and prospects that are capable of making financial commitments of $1,000,000 or greater. In this role, you will also mentor members of the major gifts and principal gifts (MGPG) team.  

Working in close collaboration with the appropriate internal collaborative teams, senior leaders of BCCHF, clinicians and researchers, you will focus on creating exceptional donor experiences and engaging with the next generation of supporters to BCCH as well as renewal of current loyal supporters. As a seasoned and established fundraiser, you are an expert in senior-level volunteer management and feel at ease working with Board Members and ultra-high-net-worth individuals.

More specifically, you will:

• Actively manage a portfolio of new and existing donors to develop and implement comprehensive individual strategies for cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding principal gift donors.
• Thoroughly qualify new and lapsed prospective donors to ascertain interest and readiness in giving at a principal gift level.
• Ensure that donors receive personalized correspondence, reports, and updates in a timely and professional manner.
• Work in partnership with Foundation teams to coordinate strategies with assigned prospects, develop tailored proposals, and actively participate in the strategy development and occasionally the execution, of cultivation events.
• Identify giving patterns of current donors and high-level prospects. Identify donors with potential for growth and increased involvement with BCCHF.
• Develop and maintain relationships with physicians and hospital staff; involve the appropriate colleagues across the hospital to coordinate and execute strategies to engage donors.
• Participate in corporate and other high-profile events around greater Vancouver to build relationships and foster connections with business leaders and high-net-worth individuals across the community.
• With support from the Philanthropy Coordinator, Principal Gifts, ensure meticulous maintenance of our Raiser’s Edge NXT database recording accurate, strategic and timely information on prospects and donors. This includes producing briefing notes, documenting solicitation plans, and meeting reports to ensure that donor histories are part of the institution’s memory.
• Create and manage volunteer networks that assist in the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of prospects.
• Mentor members of the Major Gifts and Principal Gifts team, encouraging high-level performance and recognizing team success.
• Maintain a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in philanthropy using this knowledge and research to continually enhance overall fundraising strategy.

What you bring

We understand that no single candidate will perfectly meet all the qualifications outlined for this job posting. The following highlights the qualifications we consider important.

As a seasoned and well-established fundraiser, you will bring at least seven years of previous experience in fundraising, with a focus on major and principal gifts. You have a successful track record of personally securing gifts of $500,000 or more and have demonstrated your ability to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward donors with ease and professionalism.

In addition, you will have:

• A diploma or degree in a related field (e.g., business, marketing) or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement major gift strategic planning and solicitation strategies in support of funding priorities.
• Proven experience to build relationships at all levels of a complex organization, both internally and externally.
• Exceptional interpersonal and collaboration skills to engage with and foster positive working relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.

• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to mentor, coach, and inspire philanthropy professionals.

• Resourceful and organized with the ability to manage competing priorities, complex situations and deadlines.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) applied to the preparation of proposals, reports and presentations.
• Strong knowledge and experience using databases; Raiser’s Edge NXT is an asset.
• Access to reliable transportation to ensure you can attend donor meetings and events that occur offsite.
• A flexible schedule that allows for after-hours events and meetings.

What you can expect

As part of enabling the kind of culture and values that power the possible, we’re committed to supporting our team members in their health, well-being, and career growth. We offer a robust total rewards package that includes a competitive base salary, additional variable pay, a defined benefit pension plan and top-notch health and dental benefits. You’ll also receive perks like a hybrid work environment, a nine-day fortnight schedule, generous vacation and a commitment to professional development.

The hiring range for this position is between $103,400 to $120,000; once hired, you will be eligible for annual salary increases based on performance. At BCCHF, we are committed to ensuring that compensation is fair and equitable. Your placement in the hiring range will be dependent on factors such as experience, relevant skills and qualifications, and internal equity.

Please note that all employees of BCCHF are required to complete vulnerable sector criminal record check as a condition of employment.

Join Us

We exist to power the possible. And that permeates every action we take. As a team, we push ourselves to: think big in how we boldly envisioning the future; lead with heart in how we listen and engage with others, and step up in how we are accountable to ourselves, each other and our shared cause.

We think it’s a pretty amazing place. Others agree—we’re proud to say that we’ve been recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for 15 years in a row.

 BCCHF invites and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. As an organization committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and support. We welcome individuals

whose lived experiences may further contribute to the rich diversification of skills, knowledge, and backgrounds at the Foundation.

Want to make a big impact on the health of BC’s kids? Join us and help make kids mighty. Apply online at by February 7, 2025 at https://www.bcchf.ca/join-team/