Job Posting – Campaign Director (Coast Mental Health Foundation)

Coast Mental Health Foundation mobilizes philanthropy to transform how mental health care is delivered in our communities. The Foundation raises funds to support innovative recovery programs, expand housing, and advance major capital initiatives at Coast Mental Health, the largest provider of community-based mental health services in British Columbia and one of Canada’s leading mental health non-profit organizations.

Coast Mental Health Foundation is seeking a skilled and relational fundraising leader to serve as Campaign Director, responsible for executing a significant multi-year comprehensive campaign in support of Coast Mental Health’s mission.

This is a compelling opportunity for a strategic and hands-on fundraiser to lead the implementation of a campaign plan supporting the redevelopment of Coast’s site at 293 East 11th Avenue and related programmatic priorities. Working closely with the Foundation Executive Director, Coast Mental Health CEO, Board leadership, and Campaign Cabinet, the Campaign Director will guide the campaign through the quiet phase, secure leadership-level gifts, and position the organization for a successful public phase.

The successful candidate will be both a strategist and practitioner, advancing prospect strategies, supporting volunteer solicitors, coordinating campaign leadership, and personally cultivating and soliciting major gifts. The role offers the opportunity to strengthen Coast Mental Health Foundation’s long-term fundraising capacity while helping bring forward a once-in-a-generation project designed to improve housing stability, mental health outcomes, and community well-being across Metro Vancouver.

This is a rare and compelling opportunity for a fundraising expert to:

• Lead the largest comprehensive campaign in the organization’s history, shaping a landmark fundraising effort for one of British Columbia’s most vital mental health organizations.
• Harness the growing public momentum around mental health, helping to elevate the conversation and inspire meaningful community support.
• Take full ownership of a transformational campaign, with the autonomy and leadership to design, build, and drive its success.

Create real, lasting impact in people’s lives, helping expand services and support for individuals and families across the community

About Coast Mental Health Foundation

Coast Mental Health Foundation raises funds to support innovative and enhanced recovery programs and capital initiatives at Coast Mental Health, the largest provider of community-based services for people living with mental illness in British Columbia and one of the largest mental health non-profit societies in Canada.

Coast Mental Health operates a broad range of housing and community-based rehabilitation services for people living with mental illness throughout the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. Coast provides supportive housing to approximately 1,100 individuals and serves thousands more through community-based programs and services.

The Foundation is a team of dedicated professionals who believe that recovery and achieving one’s potential, despite a mental illness diagnosis, are possible. Through philanthropy, the Foundation supports programs, facilities, and initiatives that enable Coast Mental Health to deliver compassionate, recovery-oriented care.

While many of Coast’s core services are funded by government partners, philanthropic support enables the organization to go further, supporting enhanced programming, innovative services, and improvements that directly impact clients’ quality of life.

Thanks to the generosity of donors, the Foundation has been able to launch and support a number of distinctive programs that benefit thousands of people in our community.

The Foundation raises approximately $6 million annually to support programs, services, and capital initiatives across Coast Mental Health.  Coast’s Courage To Come Back Awards are particularly well-known and effectively build relationships with community members and donors.

The Campaign

Coast Mental Health Foundation is preparing to lead a transformative philanthropic campaign centered on the redevelopment of 293 East 11th Avenue in Vancouver.

The project represents far more than an affordable housing development. It is a place where people living with mental illness can have permanent homes and access to care, seniors can age in place, families can remain rooted in community, and all benefit from the stability and connection that supports better mental health.

The redevelopment represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to redesign how housing, mental health care, and community services work together. By co-locating housing and support services, Coast aims to improve outcomes for individuals, neighbourhoods, and public systems.

The ideal candidate is a relationship-driven leader with a genuine passion for Coast’s mission and a deep understanding that the work is not only about delivering projects, but about the people and purpose those projects serve. They are a natural connector who builds trust easily, demonstrates high integrity and character, and fosters strong relationships with donors, colleagues, and partners.

The Campaign Director is a collaborative team player who works effectively across departments and can galvanize internal resources in support of a shared vision. They possess strong translational abilities and can clearly communicate Coast’s vision, connect it meaningfully to constituents, and inspire others to see their role in bringing it to life.

With significant experience in major gifts and campaign fundraising, the Director brings the strategic perspective and practical expertise required to turn vision into reality. They are comfortable navigating complex conversations and maintain strong ethical judgment and tact.

An effective mentor and leader, the candidate also supports the growth of team members, particularly in strengthening major gifts capacity. They can guide colleagues through challenging conversations with donors, set realistic expectations about timelines and outcomes, and ensure that fundraising efforts remain aligned with the organization’s values and long-term goals.

Read the full Candidate Brief here

This search is being led by Coast Mental Health Foundation’s search partner, Christoph Clodius at The Discovery Group, at christoph@thediscoverygroup.ca.

If you or someone you know is interested or curious, please be in touch. We welcome questions and enquiries.

Application Timing & Selection Process

All submissions should be received by May 7, 2026.

Please apply to Christoph with a cover letter/expression of interest and resume/CV, together in a single document.

Early applications and enquiries are strongly encouraged and will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Compensation & Benefits

The successful candidate can expect a starting annual salary between $120,000 and $140,000.

This is a full-time, fixed-term role supporting the campaign over an anticipated 4–6 year period, with opportunity for the position to be integrated into the Foundation’s permanent fundraising structure following completion of the campaign.

The Foundation is committed to supporting professional development opportunities that enhance campaign leadership and fundraising effectiveness.

Benefits include a comprehensive package, including participation in the Municipal Pension Plan; extended health benefits including dental, vision, and prescription coverage; coverage for paramedical services like acupuncture, massage therapy, and physiotherapy services; and four weeks’ vacation plus a modified work week program.

Location

The Foundation offers a hybrid work arrangement, with flexibility to work remotely depending on operational requirements. The successful candidate must be able to commute to the Foundation’s Vancouver head office, located at 293 East 11th Avenue, for donor meetings and events as required.