Job Posting – Philanthropy Coordinator, Principal Gifts (BC Children's Hospital Foundation)

What we do

At BC Children’s Hospital Foundation, we’re on a quest to ensure every kid in the province receives the best health care imaginable. As a fundraising organization, we inspire communities and people to support BC Children’s Hospital, along with its world-class research institute, mental health facility and rehabilitation center.

Our work makes a profound difference. From helping get the boldest research ideas off the ground to supporting the most advanced equipment, together we are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in children’s health care. This is no small task, which is why we’re looking for passionate people to join our team and help propel our work forward to power the possible.

 What you’ll do

Reporting to the Associate Director, Principal Gifts, the Philanthropy Coordinator supports the development and execution of strategies for select prospective donors, acts as a liaison for donors currently in stewardship, and provides administrative support to ensure the efficient operation of the Principal Gifts team. In this role, you will take initiative and bring a proactive mindset - anticipating what’s needed next in the donor journey, from relationship-building touchpoints to internal coordination that enables thoughtful, timely engagement.

More specifically, you will:

• Act as liaison for select donors in cultivation and stewardship, managing all internal tasks and processes to allow the Principal Gifts team and Associate Director to focus on external initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Prospect Development team to request and review research on prospective donors; identify insights to inform relationship-building and strategy. Manage this information and ensure appropriate follow-up, either independently or in a supporting role, depending on the donor.
• Request prospective donor funding opportunities from the Strategic Partnerships team and review them to determine next steps. Manage the process to ensure timely follow-up, act independently or in a supporting role, depending on the donor.
• Review active and inactive prospect lists and recommend actions to advance donor relationships. Manage follow-up as needed, either independently or in a supporting role, depending on the donor.
• Prepare and oversee the development and execution of a variety of written correspondence (e.g., letters, emails, reports) for donors.
• Prepare briefing and debriefing notes for donor meetings and ensuring follow-up on identified actions. Manage next steps as needed, either independently or in a supporting role, depending on the donor.
• Maintain donor records in donor database, proactively input notes and actions and ensure information/actions are brought forward.
• Provide high-level administrative support including calendar management, coordinating meetings (agenda setting, facilitation support, and minute taking), and preparing team expense reports.
• Assist in monitoring and maintaining the Principal Gifts donor pipeline in the donor database.
• Collaborate with other teams across the Foundation and Hospital to support and strengthen donor relationships.

What you bring

We understand that no single candidate will perfectly meet all the qualifications outlined for this job posting. The following highlights the qualifications we consider important:

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., administration, business, marketing, fundraising, etc).
• Minimum of three years’ experience working in a fundraising environment.
• Knowledge, with an advantage of hands-on experience of, how to build relationships with major and principal gifts donors, from identification to solicitation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) and project management tools (ex. Asana).
• Experience with database administration; Raiser’s Edge experience is an asset.
• Excellent communications skills with an ability to draft, proof, edit and write a range of written materials.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately and with a high level of discretion.
• Well-developed time management and organization skills with an ability to efficiently manage a diverse range of assignments while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Strong team player with an ability to work collaboratively as well as autonomously.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with people at all levels, including donors, hospital partners, senior volunteers, patient families and internal colleagues.
• Excellent customer service ethic with an ability to create and foster positive relationships.
• Embody our values – Think Big, Lead with Heart and Step Up

What you can expect

Ensuring that kids receive the best health care imaginable is no small task, therefore taking care of our team is a top priority. To help you power the possible and to support you in your health, well-being, and career growth, in additional to competitive compensation, we offer perks like a hybrid work environment (minimum of two days per week in office) and nine-day fortnight schedule, generous vacation, topnotch health and dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, and a commitment to professional development.

 The hiring range for this position is between $60,870 and $68,000. At BCCHF, we are committed to ensuring that compensation is fair and equitable. Your placement in the salary range will be determined by your experience, relevant skills, and qualifications as they relate to the Coordinator role.

 Please note that all BCCHF team members are required to complete vulnerable sector criminal record check as a condition of employment.

Join Us

We exist to power the possible. And that permeates every action we take. As a team, we push ourselves to: think big in how we boldly envisioning the future; step up in how we are accountable to ourselves, each other and our shared cause; and lead with heart in how we listen and engage with others.

BCCHF invites and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. As an organization committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and support. We welcome individuals whose lived experiences may further contribute to the rich diversification of skills, knowledge, and backgrounds at the Foundation.

If this feels like the right fit for you, we’d love to hear from you. Join us in helping make kids mighty. Apply online by October 18, 2026 at https://www.bcchf.ca/join-team