Senior Vice President Philanthropy

Annual Salary Range: Salary range $190K–$235K, with an expected hiring range of $195K–$225K

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Location: Hybrid (3 days in office per week)

Reports to: President & Chief Executive Officer

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

St. Paul’s Foundation is seeking an experienced Senior Vice President, Philanthropy (SVP) to provide strategic and operational leadership for all fundraising activities during a period of significant growth and transformation. The Foundation is supporting the development of a new hospital, research complex, and integrated health campus, representing a major investment in the future of healthcare in British Columbia.

Reporting to the President & CEO and as a member of the Senior Management Team, the SVP is responsible for the planning, execution, and oversight of a comprehensive, multi-million-dollar fundraising program, including the Purpose Built, People First Campaign.

• Develop and implement a multi-year fundraising strategy aligned with the Foundation’s strategic priorities.
• Provide leadership for all development programs, including major and principal gifts, corporate and annual giving, events, and planned giving.
• Personally cultivate, solicit, and steward major and principal gift donors.
• Lead and manage a senior Development Team; support staff development and performance.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the President & CEO and Board of Directors on fundraising performance and donor strategy.
• Oversee development budgets, forecasting, reporting, and performance metrics.
• Ensure effective use and integrity of the Raiser’s Edge database.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with Providence Health Care leadership, physicians, researchers, and key stakeholders.
• Ensure all fundraising activities comply with ethical, legal, and regulatory standards.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and perform additional related duties as required.

• Post-secondary degree in a relevant discipline required; CFRE designation is an asset.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive fundraising leadership experience, preferably within healthcare or academic environments.
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale fundraising initiatives and managing senior teams.
• Strong relationship-building, communication, and leadership skills.
• Sound judgment, financial acumen, and commitment to ethical fundraising practices.

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 apply, please send your resume with cover letter to

St. Paul’s Foundation raises funds to support patients, residents, caregivers, and families l’s Hospital and at Providence Health Care’s 19 sites across BC. Our generous donors are an essential part of Providence Health Care’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 Centre – 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.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to creating a great workplace. l’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