Director, Strategic Partnerships & Campaign Communications

Annual Salary Range: Range $102,000 to $155,000. Expected Hiring Range $120,000 to $130,000

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Location: Hybrid (3 days in office per week)

Reporting Manager: VP, Philanthropy – Campaigns & Transformational Giving

Benefits: Extended Health Benefits and eligibility to participate in the BC Municipal Pension Plan

Role Overview

The Director, Strategic Partnerships & Campaign Communications, provides strategic leadership in building St. Paul’s Foundation’s approach to identifying, developing and advancing philanthropic opportunities across the hospital.

The Director builds strong partnerships with clinical and hospital leaders to understand emerging priorities and translate them into compelling, well-defined opportunities for philanthropy. The role establishes the processes, standards and portfolio needed to maintain a strong pipeline of opportunities aligned with Foundation priorities, campaign strategy and fundraising objectives.

The Director also leads the Strategic Partnerships & Campaign Communications team, establishing clear roles, priorities and ways of working while building the capacity needed to support the Foundation’s evolving fundraising needs.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Opportunity Development

• Lead the development of the Strategic Partnerships & Campaign Communications function, establishing priorities, processes and standards for philanthropic opportunity development.
• Build and maintain a strong portfolio of qualified opportunities aligned with Foundation priorities and fundraising objectives.
• Provide strategic advice on emerging opportunities, priorities and fundraising readiness.

Clinical & Hospital Partnerships

• Build trusted relationships with clinical leaders, physicians, hospital executives and operational partners to identify and develop philanthropic opportunities.
• Translate complex clinical and organizational priorities into clear, compelling opportunities for philanthropy.
• Foster strong collaboration between hospital partners, clinical leaders and frontline fundraisers.

Campaign Communications & Fundraising

• Lead and provide strategic oversight on the development of compelling, donor-centred cases for support, proposals and campaign materials.
• Partner with frontline fundraisers to align opportunities with donor strategies, fundraising priorities and solicitation timelines.
• Ensure communications clearly articulate need, patient impact, funding requirements and intended outcomes.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor and develop the Strategic Partnerships & Campaign Communications team, establishing clear roles, expectations and portfolio accountabilities.
• Build a collaborative, accountable and high-performing team and assess future staffing and portfolio needs as the function evolves.

Planning, Measurement & Reporting

• Establish and monitor measures of success for the philanthropic opportunity pipeline, including opportunity progression, proposal development and campaign case production.
• Use data and portfolio insights to inform priorities, resourcing resourcing and fundraising strategy.
• Establish sustainable processes that support the ongoing development and delivery of philanthropic opportunities.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and perform additional related duties as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Successful completion of a post-secondary program in business administration, health care administration, communications, philanthropy, fundraising, public administration or a related field is required.
• A minimum of 8–10 years of progressive experience is required in philanthropy, fundraising, strategic partnerships, communications, health care, institutional planning or a related field, including experience developing strategies, leading cross-functional initiatives and building relationships with senior leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships, influence across functions and bring people together around shared priorities.
• Experience working with senior leaders, executives, clinical professionals and diverse internal and external partners.
• Strong understanding of fundraising strategy, donor-centred communications and philanthropic opportunity development; experience in health-care philanthropy is an asset.
• Well-developed strategic planning, organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to bring structure to complex work and competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, compelling and audience-appropriate communications.

As a not-for-profit foundation entrusted with donor funds and community partnerships, the successful candidate must complete and pass a criminal background check prior to commencing employment.

To submit your application, please email your resume with cover letter to SPFcareers@phc.ca indicating the job title "Director, Strategic Partnerships & Campaign Communications" in the subject line.

About St. Paul’s Foundation

St. Paul’s Foundation raises funds to support patients, residents, caregivers, and families at St. Paul’s Hospital and at Providence Health Care and Providence Living sites across BC. Our generous donors are an essential part of Providence’s mission to deliver compassionate care, innovative research, and world-class medical training and education.

As we look back on our 130-year history – and forward to our future in the new St. Paul’s Hospital at the Jim Pattison Medical Campus – we are ready to further push the boundaries of innovation, research, and patient-centred care for the people of British Columbia and beyond. Truly, our mission and the support of our community have never been more important. www.helpstpauls.com

All Candidates Are Welcome

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to creating a great workplace. At St. Paul’s Foundation, we are fully committed to building a strong and representative team. To that end, we especially encourage applications from members of all communities who are disadvantaged on any grounds under the BC Human Rights Code, including people of colour, people of all genders and sexualities, people with disabilities, and Indigenous Peoples, who, as a result of colonization, are under-represented in positions of economic, social, and political influence and leadership.

Thank you for your interest in working with St. Paul’s Foundation. Only candidates short-listed for interviews will be contacted.