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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.

As one of BC’s largest fundraising organizations, the Foundation’s dedicated staff team of more than 110 people raised over $132 million last year from close to 12,000 committed supporters.

VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation is embarking on its most ambitious fundraising campaign to date, and it will be the largest ever health care campaign in BC. 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 a unique opportunity to contribute to a transformative initiative that will shape the future of health care in BC and:

  • 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: 

    • Deep expertise in campaign strategy and execution.
    • Experience in major gift fundraising, with experience managing donor relationships.
    • Strong project management skills.
    • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, collaborate, and build trust across diverse groups.
    • Demonstrated leadership experience managing high-performing teams and complex projects.
    • Strategic thinker with a solutions-oriented mindset.
    • Excellent business writing, editing, and presentation skills.
    • Ability to translate complex organizational needs into actionable strategies.
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