Associate Vice President, Corporate & Community 

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 Executive Vice President, Philanthropy (EVP) and as a member of the leadership team, the Associate Vice-President, Corporate and Community will be instrumental in driving the development of business plans aligned with the strategic vision set by the CEO and EVP, ensuring sustainable and transformative revenue growth.  In this role, you will leverage your exceptional leadership skills to inspire, coach and mentor corporate and community direct reports – and their teams - to exceed ambitious goals and create lasting impact on the healthcare outcomes for children and youth in BC. You will foster cross-functional collaboration, driving innovation and aligning business units to amplify synergies, ensuring a cohesive and exceptional donor experience that maximizes stakeholder relationships.

More specifically, you will:

• Champion the development and execution of fundraising strategies for corporate and community teams, focusing on the acquisition, cultivation, and stewardship of corporate, community, patient family, monthly, mid-level, and leadership annual donors, as well as provincial outreach, to exceed revenue and key performance indicators as established by the EVP, Philanthropy.
• Lead the collaboration between departments to identify opportunities where business products are similar to ensure a consistent and exceptional donor experience that ignites donor passion and builds a robust donor pipeline.
• Collaborate with the data analytics to lead a strategy to maximize the potential of annual donors.
• Inspire, mentor and coach four direct reports and their teams to engage in BCCHF’s organizational vision, and embody the values of Think Big, Step Up, and Lead with Heart. Provide growth opportunities for team members to ensure career progression and succession planning within BCCHF.
• Oversee key donor relationships within the teams, ensuring that strategic stewardship and personalized engagement are prioritized to maximize donor retention and growth.
• Advance the Campus-Foundation relationship through oversight of the clinician engagement strategy, educating stakeholders on the value of philanthropy and incorporating a grateful family fundraising component.

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.

You are an accomplished fundraising leader and relationship builder with an impressive track record of building community, fostering strong teams, and driving results. You have a relentless focus on deepening and strengthening stakeholder relationships, including with clinical and research staff in a healthcare setting. In this role, you will leverage your ability to inspire, strategize, and execute transformative fundraising programs while nurturing meaningful relationships with donors, volunteers, and partners. As a key thought partner, your experience as a successful fundraiser, leader, critical thinker, and team builder will help advance our mission and set the stage for long-term success. 

In addition, you will bring:

• A university degree, diploma, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• A minimum of eight years of senior leadership experience in fundraising programs, including corporate and peer-to-peer fundraising.
• Experience in identifying, developing and leading strategic business development opportunities.
• Demonstrated expertise in cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding gifts at the $1M+ level, with a full understanding of the major gifts/donor cycle.
• A proven ability to coach, mentor, and inspire teams to achieve their full potential while fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Exceptional communication skills, including written, verbal, and presentation abilities.
• Proven experience working with senior fundraising volunteers, business leaders, and managing complex relationships, with a strong ability to build and maintain long-lasting, trusting partnerships.
• Proficiency with donor database systems and CRM platforms, using data insights to guide decisions and strategies.
• Flexibility to attend after-hours meetings and events, with access to reliable transportation for offsite donor engagements.
• A deep alignment with the Foundation’s values: Stepping Up, Thinking Big, and Leading with Heart.

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 $155,100 to $180,000; 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.

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 14, 2025 at https://www.bcchf.ca/join-team/