Canadian Cancer Society, BC & Yukon Division -- Executive Director, Leadership Giving, BC

Executive Director, Leadership Giving, BC

Canadian Cancer Society

Location : Vancouver, BC

The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) works tirelessly to save and improve lives. We fund the brightest minds in cancer research.

We provide a compassionate support system for all those affected by cancer, from coast to coast and for all types of cancer.

As the voice for Canadians who care about cancer, we work with governments to establish health policies to prevent cancer and better support those living with the disease.

No other organization does all that we do to improve lives today and to change the future of cancer forever.

An exciting and inaugural leadership opportunity exists to join CCS as the Executive Director, Leadership Giving for British Columbia.

Reporting to the Senior Executive Director, Leadership Giving, the Executive Director will build the capacity for donor relationship management of the Canadian Cancer Society in British Columbia with a particular focus in the Greater Vancouver Region.

In collaboration with other members of the BC Leadership Giving Team, this role supports the growth plan of the BC fundraising portfolio which seeks to double revenues by 2029.

The Executive Director will personally manage a portfolio of prospects and donors and raising up to $2M annually, with a pipeline of up to $5M.

As a diligent and focused leader, the ED will champion the use of benchmarks, performance metrics, donor research resources, and best practices.

While concentrating on major gifts, the ED will collaborate with leaders responsible for other fundraising avenues, including annual giving, planned giving, and donor experience, ensuring a seamless and coordinated approach.

They will also have full oversight of the iconic Vancouver Daffodil Ball, a key philanthropic event in the city.

The ideal candidate brings a track record of success as a senior leader within a related fundraising organization in the healthcare or broader non-profit sector.

Deeply familiar with the BC philanthropic landscape, with direct expertise in successful major gift solicitation and donor cultivation.

The ideal candidate will credibility, strategic thinking, exceptional communication skills, and an ability to interact and build productive relationships with a range of stakeholders.

This is a unique opportunity to bring dynamic, results-oriented leadership to one of British Columbia’s most prominent organizations to make a significant impact in the fight against cancer.

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The expected base salary range for this position is $150,000 - $170,000, plus the following pension and benefits.

• CAAT Defined Benefit pension plan
• Flexible work environment, with a minimum of 2 days / week in the office
• Out of country work policy, allows staff the option to work out of country for up to a maximum of 60 days in a year
• Generous annual time off allowances which includes :
• vacation (4 weeks)
• sick (up to 10 days)
• personal (3 days)
• 3 CCS gift days, discretionary
• 3 ME days, discretionary, to provide staff an opportunity to focus on self-care

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Please note that we will only be in contact with those individuals moving forward with our client.

CCS is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. CCS will make available reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities upon request.

Please note that in keeping with the mandate of CCS to model and promote healthy lifestyles, employees are not permitted to smoke in or about CCS premises or while carrying out CCS business.

As an employer, occupational health and safety legislation requires that we protect our workers from health and safety risks in the workplace.

Effective November 8, 2021 (October 15 in Quebec and October 26 in BC) CCS has implemented a mandatory vaccination policy requiring that all staff who work in any of our physical workplaces must be fully vaccinated against COVID 19.

All employees will need to attest to their vaccination status through a secure online form or automated application. Reasonable accommodation and remote working will be discussed on a case-by-case basis.