VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation is Vancouver Coastal Health’s primary philanthropic partner, raising funds for specialized adult health care services and research for all people living in British Columbia.

VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation is the leading charity investing in health care 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.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned fundraising professional with a proven track record in leading and managing large-scale, multi-year campaigns. They bring strategic acumen, operational excellence, and a collaborative spirit to drive campaign momentum and achieve ambitious fundraising goals. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a transformative initiative that will shape the future of health care in BC.

 Role Competencies

• Deep expertise in campaign strategy and execution, including planning and delivering large-scale, multi-year initiatives.
• Advanced knowledge of fundraising strategy with a preference for health care philanthropy experience or similar complex organizations.
• Experience in major gift fundraising, with experience managing donor relationships.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing high-performing teams and complex projects.
• Strategic expertise in campaign planning, budgeting, reporting, and operational execution.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, collaborate, and build trust across diverse groups.
• Excellent business writing, editing, and presentation skills to support internal and external communications.
• Ability to translate complex organizational needs into actionable strategies, systems, and tools that support campaign success.
• CRM systems and data analytics knowledge to inform decisions and optimize campaign performance; background and experience working with Salesforce will be particularly valuable.
• Consistently models the Foundation’s core values of being Bold, acting with Integrity, and embracing Community in all aspects of leadership and collaboration.
• A university degree or comparable professional training and experience.

 

How to Apply:

This search is being led by VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation’s search partner, Christoph Clodius at The Discovery Group, at christoph@thediscoverygroup.ca.  If you’re interested or curious, or know someone who is, please be in touch.

 All submissions should be received by December 5, 2025. Please apply to Christoph with a cover letter/expression of interest and resume/CV, in a combined single document.

Candidates will be evaluated on an ongoing basis, so we are encouraging early and/or immediate applications and enquiries.

 

Compensation & Benefits:

The successful Director can expect a starting salary between $152,645 – 173,460, depending on experience.  Salary is reviewed annually for success factors such as skills, experience, and internal equity.  Additionally, each year, the Foundation considers its overall performance and awards a bonus Organizational Performance Incentive. Once hired, employees have the opportunity for their salary to increase over time up to the maximum of the pay band, currently $196,010.

The Foundation’s top-notch total rewards package includes enrollment in the Municipal Pension Plan, dental and extended health benefits (with premiums paid by the Foundation), life insurance, subsidized access to the VGH fitness facilities, parking, transit, and cycling centre and a Health Spending Account.

Vacation includes 4 weeks each year and eligibility for the 9-day fortnight program in the summer months. The remote work policy allows individuals to work up to 10 days per year remotely, and a hybrid work model is available (up to 50% of their time at home).

 

Read the full Candidate Brief Here: https://thediscoverygroup.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/VGH-UBC-Hospital-Foundation-Director-Campaign-Operations-1.pdf