Healthcare Partnership Manager

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.
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 .
Reporting to the Director, Government Relations and Strategic Communications, the Strategic Partnerships Manager will work in collaboration with Hospital, Medical and Research Institute staff to understand their needs and priorities, determine where philanthropy can play a role, and develop aligned fundraising opportunities. In addition, you will enjoy providing education to Foundation staff on new funding opportunities and possess exceptional relationship management skills.
Build strong and collaborative relationships with Hospital, Medical and Research Institute staff.
Work with philanthropy staff to help match donor interests with approved fundraising opportunities.
Ensure that all fundraising opportunities are approved by Hospital and Research Institute leadership prior to being presented to a donor.
Understand complicated medical terminology and be able to translate it into compelling and easy-to-understand language.
Collaborate with internal partners such as Donor Experience, Marketing & Communications, Gift & Estate Planning, Major & Principal Gifts, and Corporate & Community Giving to ensure the best possible experience for donors.
Participate in strategic planning, development and implementation for fundraising opportunities.
Work to integrate policies and processes to ensure effective collaboration with all key stakeholders.
As a Strategic Partnerships Manager, you are extremely organized, a gifted storyteller, editor and skilled project manager with exceptional communication and collaboration skills. A strategic thinker with strong decision-making and negotiating ability enables you to analyze, plan, initiate and complete projects in a timely manner. You are a team player with a proven track record of building and maintaining relationships with a broad range of people.
Diploma or Degree in Fundraising, Journalism, Communications or a related field.
A minimum of five years of related experience with specific experience in writing, project management, and ideally working in a complex, fast-paced hospital fundraising environment, or the equivalent combination of related skills and experience.
Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).
Raiser’s Edge or other database experience is an asset.
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 health care spending account, a defined benefit pension plan, and a commitment to professional development.
Please note that all BCCHF team members are required to complete a vulnerable sector criminal record check as a condition of employment.
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.
Join us in helping make kids mighty.
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