Philanthropy Coordinator

Description

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 Director, Principal Gifts or the Associate Director, Principal Gifts, the Philanthropy Coordinator will manage and execute the strategic direction for select prospective donors, act as the liaison for select donors currently in stewardship and play a key supporting role in the strategic direction and activity of select prospective donors. In addition, this role will provide administrative support to the Principal Gifts department to ensure efficient operations of the team.

More specifically, you will:

• Supporting the Principal Gifts Director and Associate Directors to act as the Foundation liaison for select donors currently in cultivation and stewardship, supporting the Director and Associate Directors to be externally focused, whilst managing all the internal pieces outlined below:
• Working with Research & Prospect Management to submit and obtain information for prospective donors; reviewing completed research to identify information that could help advance a donor relationship and/or strategy. Manage this information as required to ensure appropriate activity is in place acting either independently or in a supporting role depending on the prospective donor.
• Requesting prospective donor funding opportunities from the Strategic Partnerships team and reviewing these opportunities to determine appropriate next steps. Manage this process as required to ensure appropriate next steps are in place acting either independently or in a supporting role depending on the prospective donor.
• Reviewing prospect lists (active and inactive) and making recommendations on next steps and actions that could advance the donor relationship. Manage this process as required to ensure appropriate next steps are in place acting either independently or in a supporting role depending on the prospective donor.
• Preparing and overseeing the development and execution of a variety of written correspondence (e.g., letters, emails, reports) for donors.
• Developing briefing and debriefing notes for Donor meetings; ensuring that actions identified in meetings are followed up on. Manage this information as required to ensure appropriate activity is in place acting either independently or in a supporting role depending on the prospective donor.
• Maintaining donor records in Raiser’s Edge database (RE); proactively inputting notes and actions into RE to and ensuring information/actions are brought forward as needed.
• Maintaining and monitoring the Principal Gifts donor pipeline in RE as well as managing the donor pipeline for select prospective donors.
• Manage a small portfolio (5 – 10 donors) who have potential to give at the $50,000+ level, with support and coaching from a Principal Gifts Director or Associate Director, where needed.
• Responsible for driving forward the relationship with this portfolio, from identification to solicitation and seeking collaboration with other teams within the Foundation and wider organization where appropriate to help build these 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 for a candidate to bring to the position or to develop while in the role:

• 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).
• 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

As part of enabling the kind of culture and values that power the possible, we’re committed to supporting our team members in their health, well-being, and career growth. We offer a robust total rewards package that includes a competitive base salary, additional variable pay, a defined benefit pension plan and top-notch health and dental benefits. You’ll also receive perks like a hybrid work environment, a nine-day fortnight schedule, generous vacation and a commitment to professional development.

The hiring range for this position is between $59,700 and $66,700 hired, you will be eligible for annual salary increases based on performance. At BCCHF, we are committed to ensuring that compensation is fair and equitable. Your placement in the hiring range will be dependent on factors such as experience, relevant skills and qualifications, and internal equity.

As an organization who advocates for child health, we have implemented a mandatory vaccination policy requiring that all employees who work for BCCHF must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Reasonable accommodations will be made upon request should there be a need for an exemption based on the BC Human Rights Code protected grounds; these will be reviewed and discussed on a case-by-case basis.

Additional Information

There are two (2) Philanthropy Coordinator positions – (1) one is a full-time, permanent position; and (1) is a full-time contract position (12-month maternity leave contract).

Please indicate which role(s) you are interested in within your cover letter. One position will support the Director, Principal Gifts and one position will support two Associate Directors.

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