• The strategic plan and priorities of the BCCDC Foundation;
• Organizational and financial growth and sustainability;
• Consistent achievement of the mission, vision, and mandate of the BCCDC Foundation;
• Continued successful growth of the Foundation’s reputation, influence, and impact as a public health charity.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of annual and major gift donors, including corporations, individuals, and foundations;
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward potential partners, donors, and sponsors;
• Communicate effectively with donors and engage in face-to-face solicitations;
• Publication-level writing for: funding applications for foundations, corporations, and individuals, stewardship materials and impact reports;
• Strategic fundraising program development: build corporate giving, tribute giving, holiday giving programs;
• In collaboration with the Director of Development, develop, implement, and evaluate fund development strategies and programs. Report on fundraising goals and metrics;
• Collaborate with the Communications team on fundraising communications and plans;
• Support donor stewardship programs and events, participate in community events, networking opportunities, or other engagement activities;
• Ensure alignment between the Foundation’s best and most viable fundraising activities and the Foundation’s potential. Work to create financial sustainability and revenue diversity;
• Assess and explore other viable fundraising programs as appropriate;
• Research and identify potential donors;
• Prepare regular reports for senior staff as required;
• Work with external partners on program and project development;
• Other duties, as required.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in any/all of these fundraising areas: annual giving, major gifts, donor relations, proposal writing, planned giving, events, corporate giving;
• Experience in public health, a health-related field and/or social justice an asset;
• Post-secondary education, undergraduate degree in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Demonstrated track record to plan, execute, and meet fundraising goals;
• Experience building and maintaining strong donor and volunteer relationships;
• Sound computer skills and experience with DonorPerfect or other CRMs, research tools such as iWave and Grant Advance;
• Knowledge of charity-related legislation, ethical practices pertaining to fundraising, and other privacy/compliance legislation;
• Commitment to the vision, mission, values, and priorities of the BCCDC Foundation, as well as the Association of Fundraising Professionals Code of Ethical Standards;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to efficiently organize and manage diverse projects while meeting multiple deadlines, along with thorough attention to all details and consistent follow through;
• Ability to work flexible hours on occasion, based on predictable activities like early meetings and late events.

Attributes:

• Driven and perseverant. Undaunted by challenges, and approaches opportunities with an open and positive mindset. Self-motivated and tenacious. 
• Adaptable. Smart and clever with flexible thinking and a creative outlook. Able to deal with the unexpected. Models and enables creative thinking, curiosity, and innovation to create new solutions. An excellent problem-solver.
• Collaborative. A true team player without ego or pretension, yet confident in their abilities and expertise. Cultivates strong and trusting relationships. Values good and open communication.  Fosters respect, authenticity, emotional intelligence, responsibility, and accountability.
• Mission-aligned and dedicated. Holds genuine excitement for the Foundation’s mission and is willing to immerse themselves in public health, the social determinants of health, and harm reduction. Socially and politically progressive and open minded. Passionate and caring.  Committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Committed to social justice, anti-racism, and anti-Indigenous racism.

This role is based in the Lower Mainland. Our team is participating in hybrid in-office and remote work and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. We value in-person collaboration opportunities and also support all employees in creating remote work schedules that work best for them and the organization. Therefore, you must be able to successfully and comfortably manage time, tasks, and work functions via remote work.

We value a diverse team. Applications are strongly encouraged from all qualified individuals regardless of disability, culture, ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, or religion. The BCCDC Foundation’s work focuses on addressing health inequities; as such our fundraising practices and program areas are developed through a lens of equity, diversity, and inclusion, anti-oppression and Reconciliation.

Application deadline: February 12, 2022

Please email cover letter and resume to info@bccdcfoundation.org

We would like to thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

About Us

The BCCDC Foundation for Population and Public Health (The Foundation) works in partnership with the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC), and other stakeholders to improve public health outcomes. The Foundation puts healthy humans at the centre of health planning and funding. The only Foundation of its kind in Canada, the Foundation and its partners are building the model for public health that can be emulated across the country, and are best positioned to do so.

The BCCDC Foundation has been in a growth phase for the last several years. By working on key health promotion, prevention, and equity initiatives, our goal is to positively shift the health of our population and reduce the burden of disease and injury. Our priorities are: reducing harms; addressing threats; and emerging areas. For instance, with the COVID-19 pandemic, we have been able to support pandemic response efforts and are positioned to continue this work to enhance our public health system in BC to prepare for and respond to future emerging threats. Another example is our work to address the overdose crisis—a public health emergency declared in 2016 and increasingly getting worse as the drug supply becomes more toxic and the pandemic has pushed more people into isolation.

We have funded more than 100 projects since our inception. For stories on our work, please visit: https://bccdcfoundation.org/whats-new/blog-posts/

As the philanthropic partner of the BCCDC, the Foundation operates as a tax-exempt charity with its own Board and administration; as such, it is an arm’s length organization that supports public health broadly. The Foundation is modelled in a way that we support public health and the BCCDC in unique ways through fundraising, grants and awards, communications, knowledge translation, as well as public education and awareness. By bringing these aspects to the excellent work of the BCCDC and the public health system, we provide a value-add for BC. This is an exciting time to be working in public health.  Join us in securing more private funding at a pivotal time for the province and beyond.

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• The strategic plan and priorities of the BCCDC Foundation;
• Organizational and financial growth and sustainability;
• Consistent achievement of the mission, vision, and mandate of the BCCDC Foundation;
• Continued successful growth of the Foundation’s reputation, influence, and impact as a public health charity.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Donor relations: issue tax receipts, prepare donor acknowledgment letters, tribute giving materials; communicate with donors by phone and email;
• Database administration and management in the DonorPerfect database: process donations; ensure data integrity; update donor and prospective donor contact information; create reports and analyze fundraising results;
• Support stewardship initiatives: special donor mailings; digital communications and newsletters;
• Use and optimize opportunities with Grant Advance and iWave research programs;
• Direct response program support: logistics, list generation, and analytics;
• Manage and grow monthly giving and mid-level giving programs;
• Collaborate with the Communications Department on fundraising communications and plans, stewardship, and Direct Response program;
• Event support: logistical support for donor events, community events, and other donor engagement activities, including preparing invitations and follow up materials;
• Collaborate with the Operations and Finance team;
• Support Communications Department, as needed;
• Research and identify potential donors; assist with briefings;
• Scheduling and administrative support for external meetings and planning;
• Prepare regular reports for senior staff as required;
• Other duties, as required.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in donor relations, fundraising, member services, or client-facing roles;
• Demonstrated communications/marketing experience;
• Experience in public health, a health-related field and/or social justice an asset;
• Strong relationships building skills with an ability to develop a positive rapport with a diverse range of individuals;
• Sound computer skills and experience with DonorPerfect, other CRMs, Microsoft Office applications; research tools such as iWave and Grant Advance; Mailchimp, Adobe, and Canva would be highly desirable;
• Commitment to the vision, mission, values, and priorities of the BCCDC Foundation, as well as the Association of Fundraising Professionals Code of Ethical Standards;
• Ability to efficiently organize and manage diverse projects while meeting multiple deadlines, along with thorough attention to all details and consistent follow through;
• Ability to work flexible hours on occasion, based on predictable activities like early meetings and late events;
• Highly collaborative team member who enjoys working with a large variety of stakeholders.

Attributes:

• Driven and perseverant. Undaunted by challenges, and approaches opportunities with an open and positive mindset. Self-motivated and tenacious. 
• Adaptable. Smart and clever with flexible thinking and a creative outlook. Able to deal with the unexpected. Models and enables creative thinking, curiosity, and innovation to create new solutions. An excellent problem-solver.
• Collaborative. A true team player without ego or pretension, yet confident in their abilities and expertise. Cultivates strong and trusting relationships. Values good and open communication.  Fosters respect, authenticity, emotional intelligence, responsibility, and accountability.
• Mission-aligned and dedicated. Holds genuine excitement for the Foundation’s mission and is willing to immerse themselves in public health, the social determinants of health, and harm reduction. Socially and politically progressive and open minded. Passionate and caring. 
• Committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. Committed to social justice, anti-racism, and anti-Indigenous racism.

This role is based in the Lower Mainland. Our team is participating in hybrid in-office and remote work and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. We value in-person collaboration opportunities and also support all employees in creating remote work schedules that work best for them and the organization. Therefore, you must be able to successfully and comfortably manage time, tasks, and work functions via remote work.

We value a diverse team. Applications are strongly encouraged from all qualified individuals regardless of disability, culture, ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, or religion. The BCCDC Foundation’s work focuses on addressing health inequities; as such our fundraising practices and program areas are developed through a lens of equity, diversity, and inclusion, anti-oppression and Reconciliation.

Application deadline: February 12, 2022

Please email cover letter and resume to info@bccdcfoundation.org

We would like to thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

About Us

The BCCDC Foundation for Population and Public Health (The Foundation) works in partnership with the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC), and other stakeholders to improve public health outcomes. The Foundation puts healthy humans at the centre of health planning and funding. The only Foundation of its kind in Canada, the Foundation and its partners are building the model for public health that can be emulated across the country, and are best positioned to do so.

The BCCDC Foundation has been in a growth phase for the last several years. By working on key health promotion, prevention, and equity initiatives, our goal is to positively shift the health of our population and reduce the burden of disease and injury. Our priorities are: reducing harms; addressing threats; and emerging areas. For instance, with the COVID-19 pandemic, we have been able to support pandemic response efforts and are positioned to continue this work to enhance our public health system in BC to prepare for and respond to future emerging threats. Another example is our work to address the overdose crisis—a public health emergency declared in 2016 and increasingly getting worse as the drug supply becomes more toxic and the pandemic has pushed more people into isolation.

We have funded more than 100 projects since our inception. For stories on our work, please visit: https://bccdcfoundation.org/whats-new/blog-posts/

As the philanthropic partner of the BCCDC, the Foundation operates as a tax-exempt charity with its own Board and administration; as such, it is an arm’s length organization that supports public health broadly. The Foundation is modelled in a way that we support public health and the BCCDC in unique ways through fundraising, grants and awards, communications, knowledge translation, as well as public education and awareness. By bringing these aspects to the excellent work of the BCCDC and the public health system, we provide a value-add for BC. This is an exciting time to be working in public health.  Join us in securing more private funding at a pivotal time for the province and beyond.

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The gala began with the guest of honour herself hosting an “interactive mixology session” where she made a few of her favourite cocktails. Participants had pre-purchased their own kits, which were delivered ahead of time to their homes. They made their own cocktails along with her live.

Next, the event featured Maya Rae, an incredible singer-songwriter. Maya was a great choice for this event as she aims to write songs that convey a message of self-love and female empowerment: “The main message that I want to get across to my listeners is to promote one’s authenticity, and to bring hope and empowerment to those who listen.”

Through the pandemic, if there was a leader who has brought hope and empowerment each week to the people of British Columbia, it was Dr Henry, which made it fitting that throughout the program, donors, staff, and volunteers all had a chance to give her a shoutout to show their appreciation.

When Esther Moses, Executive Director at Congregation Beth Isreal, was asked what inspired them to honour Dr Henry with this award, Esther said the following:

“Our Senior Rabbi & I had spoken with Dr. Henry during her telephone conferences to faith groups regarding our operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. We listened to her reports to the public, and witnessed the respect that Dr Henry garnered in BC, across Canada, and around the world—for the effective leadership that she showed during an ever-lengthening crisis.

Dr Henry’s actions and behaviours show leadership in this world, and they exemplify Jewish values that we hold dear. We believe that the saving of a life, known in Hebrew as Pikuah Nefesh, is the most important act in which we can engage. Dr Henry has done everything possible to save the lives of British Columbians. We also believe that we are obligated to work with the value of chesed, kindness. We cannot image that there is a kinder leader than Dr Henry. Her message of “this is our time to be kind, to be calm and to be safe” exemplifies the teachings we hold sacred.”

-Esther Moses, Executive Director at Congregation Beth Isreal

We are truly thankful to Esther, and everyone at Congregation Beth Israel for this unforgettable night, both to honour Dr Henry, and for their incredible donation to our Foundation!

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“With COVID numbers so high, it’s good to feel like we are contributing again,” said Campout organizer, Kelly Tarry to Peach Arch News.

CBC News BC and CBC’s Early Edition invited our Executive Director Kristy Kerr and Campout organizer Kelly Tarry to do a radio interview with Michelle Elliot:

“The work Kelly and her family are doing around this very creative solution to raise some dollars, but also get the community involved, really spoke to us and we’re really grateful to Kelly and her family for doing it last year and for doing it again this year.”

Kristy Kerr, Executive Director, BCCDC Foundation for Public Health

So, once again, we find ourselves extending a huge thank you to the Tarry family for taking the time to create these fun events and for encouraging British Columbians to stay safe by staying home, while also supporting our COVID-19 response efforts that are helping to address the pandemic in BC.

Finally, we can’t forget to thank the over 175 participants all across BC who joined one, two, or all three of the campouts!

We hope the Tarry’s have inspired British Columbians to continue to find innovative (and fun!) ways to stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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