Director, Planned Giving

A unique time and place in health care philanthropy

Join one of British Columbia’s preeminent foundations driving a comprehensive campaign for transformational giving to support innovative, compassionate care across Providence and across British Columbia.

Annual Salary Range: $102,000 - $155,000, with an expected hiring range of $125,000 – $135,000
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Location: Hybrid (3 days in office per week)
Reporting Manager: SVP Philanthropy
Benefits: Extended Health Benefits and eligibility to participate in the BC Municipal Pension Plan

Role Overview
St. Paul’s Foundation is seeking a strategic leader to establish and grow our Planned Giving program at a pivotal moment in our history. As we embark on the development of a new hospital, research complex, and health campus, this role will build a best-in-class planned giving program that secures long-term philanthropic support for generations to come.

The Director, Planned Giving is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive strategy, while also leading the operational, administrative, and donor engagement functions required to build a high-performing program.

Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute a comprehensive Planned Giving strategy that advances the Foundation’s long-term fundraising goals and supports future growth.
Build and lead the Planned Giving program, including establishing priorities, processes, performance metrics, and a roadmap for team and program expansion.
Manage and grow a portfolio of planned giving donors and prospects, leading cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship to secure legacy gifts.
Serve as the Foundation’s subject matter expert on planned giving, including estate administration, tax and legal considerations, and complex gifts.
Oversee estate gift administration, working with executors, legal counsel, and advisors to ensure timely and effective realization of gifts.
Partner with colleagues across major gifts, stewardship, and communications to integrate planned giving into broader donor strategies.
Lead the development of marketing and engagement strategies, including building relationships with professional advisors to expand program reach.
Establish strong operational and governance practices, including reporting, data integrity, compliance, and portfolio analytics.
Participate in process improvement initiatives and perform additional related duties as required.

Qualifications & Experience
Post-secondary degree in a relevant field, such as law or financial planning, required.
7–10+ years of progressive experience in fundraising, planned giving, estate administration, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience building or growing a program, initiative, or function.
Strong knowledge of Canadian tax legislation, estate planning, and charitable giving vehicles.
Experience working with estates, trusts, and legal documentation.
Proven ability to manage donor relationships and contribute to securing major or planned gifts.


As a not-for-profit foundation entrusted with donor funds and community partnerships, the successful candidate must complete and pass a criminal background check prior to commencing employment.


To submit your application, please email your resume with cover letter to St. Paul's Foundation - Director, Planned Giving | Gerard Search.


About St. Paul’s Foundation
St. Paul’s Foundation raises funds to support patients, residents, caregivers, and families at St. Paul’s Hospital and at Providence Health Care and Providence Living sites across BC. Our generous donors are an essential part of Providence’s mission to deliver compassionate care, innovative research, and world-class medical training and education.

As we look back on our 130-year history – and forward to our future in the new St. Paul’s Hospital at the Jim Pattison Medical Campus – we are ready to further push the boundaries of innovation, research, and patient-centred care for the people of British Columbia and beyond. Truly, our mission and the support of our community have never been more important. www.helpstpauls.com

All Candidates Are Welcome
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to creating a great workplace. At St. Paul’s Foundation, we are fully committed to building a strong and representative team. To that end, we especially encourage applications from members of all communities who are disadvantaged on any grounds under the BC Human Rights Code, including people of colour, people of all genders and sexualities, people with disabilities, and Indigenous Peoples, who, as a result of colonization, are under-represented in positions of economic, social, and political influence and leadership.

Thank you for your interest in working with St. Paul’s Foundation. Only candidates short-listed
for interviews will be contacted.