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

We are seeking an exceptional Stewardship Writer to join our Strategic Partnerships team. Reporting to the Associate Director, Strategic Partnerships, the Stewardship Writer will be a key contributor, responsible for crafting compelling, customized stewardship reports tailored to the Foundation’s generous donors. In this role, you will be responsible for multiple writing projects while collaborating with a diverse range of internal and external partners, including our Donor Experience, Communications, and Philanthropy teams, as well as Hospital, Medical, and Research staff. Your work will directly contribute to deepening donor relationships and advancing our mission.

As Stewardship Writer, you will blend the art of storytelling with exceptional interviewing skills to craft impactful stewardship communications that illustrate the profound impact of philanthropy. You will use your creativity and keen understanding of how to harness the power of meaningful stories and collaborative relationships with partners to inspire donors and accelerate change in child health through your writing

More specifically you will:

• Write customized and compelling stewardship reports to inspire donors and help build ongoing relationships through storytelling. 
• Edit and proofread written materials to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency, maintaining high standards of quality in all content.
• Build strong and collaborative relationships with Hospital and Research Institute staff to understand the impact of philanthropy on specific initiatives. 
• Understand complicated medical and technical terminology and have the ability to translate it into compelling and easy to understand language.
• Collaborate with internal partners such as Donor Experience, Communications, and Philanthropy to ensure the best possible stewardship reports for our donors.
• Be comfortable in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving and changing environment.

What you’ll 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 the Stewardship Writer, you are a gifted and passionate writer with exceptional oral, communication and collaboration skills. You are a team player with a proven track record of building and maintaining relationships with a broad range of partners.

In addition, you will have: 

• A Diploma or Degree in Fundraising, Journalism, and/or Business Administration. 
• A minimum of three to five years of related experience with specific experience in writing, fundraising, stewardship, or a related role.  
• Strong interviewing skills in a hospital or research setting - including with health care providers, scientists, patients and their families.  
• The ability to inspire through storytelling. 
•  Strong editing skills and a keen eye for detail 
• Ability to translate and edit technical information for the lay audience. 
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.  
• A positive team player and facilitator with a collaborative work style, strong interpersonal and diplomacy skills. 
• Good judgment and discretion in dealing with confidential and sensitive matters. 
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint), Raiser’s Edge or other database experience is an asset. 
• Proficiency in utilizing web-based tools such as MARQ, Wrike, and Asana to enhance workflow and project management. 
• Be just as comfortable looking at the world through a child’s eyes as you are through the lens of a microscope. 
• Experience in the not-for-profit health care sector is preferred, or the equivalent combination of related skills and experience. 

What you can expect

Ensuring that kids receive the best health care imaginable is no small task, therefore taking care of our team is a top priority. To help you power the possible and to support you in your health, well-being, and career growth, in additional to competitive compensation, we offer perks like a hybrid work environment and nine-day fortnight schedule, generous vacation, topnotch health and dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, and a commitment to professional development.

The hiring range for this position is between $71,300 and $79,000. At BCCHF, we are committed to ensuring that compensation is fair and equitable. Your placement in the salary range will be determined by your experience, relevant skills, and qualifications as they relate to the Stewardship Writer role.

Please note that all employees of BCCHF are required to complete a 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; step up in how we are accountable to ourselves, each other and our shared cause; and lead with heart in how we listen and engage with others.

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.

Seem like the right place for you? Join us and help make kids mighty. Apply online by May 7, 2025, at https://www.bcchf.ca/join-team