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VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation

VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation is Vancouver Coastal Health’s primary philanthropic partner, raising funds for specialized adult healthcare services and research for all people living in British Columbia.

VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation is the leading charity investing in healthcare innovation in British Columbia and partners with donors to raise essential funds for Vancouver Coastal Health, supporting; VGH, UBC Hospital, GF Strong Rehab Centre, Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute, and Community Health Services.

The Philanthropy & Campaign Division is the engine driving health care innovation at VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation. With a team of accomplished and deeply committed fundraising professionals, the Division is responsible for securing approximately 70% of the Foundation’s annual revenue through Major, Transformational, and Planned gifts.

VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation is embarking on its most ambitious fundraising campaign to date. The Director, Campaign Operations, will play a pivotal leadership role in driving the success of this landmark initiative.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Philanthropy & Campaign, the Director will lead the Campaign Operations Team, serving as the primary resource for Foundation staff on campaign deliverables. This role is responsible for developing, managing, executing, and evaluating all tactical plans, policies, systems, and tools that support the campaign. Working collaboratively with subject matter experts across the Foundation, the Director will ensure seamless coordination and communication across departments, fostering a unified, one-team campaign approach.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader to:

  • Play a pivotal leadership role in a historic and transformative campaign;
  • Combine big-picture strategic thinking with operational leadership;
  • Work at the intersection of campaign fundraising and team operations;
  • Work with an established and deeply committed team of fundraising leaders.

For more information or to apply, please get in touch by email or fill in this confidential form.

     



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    Ideal Traits & Competencies: 

    • Demonstrated leadership experience managing high-performing teams and complex projects.
    • Extensive experience in major gift fundraising and managing donor relationships.
    • Deep expertise in campaign strategy and execution.
    • Strong project management skills.
    • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, collaborate, and build trust across diverse groups.
    • Strategic thinker with a solutions-oriented mindset.
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