Tracy Penner is our new Senior Development Officer and Madison (Maddie) Mackenzie is our new Development Coordinator, who both will be working to enhance and strengthen our ability to raise funds for important public health work. What’s more, Tracy and Maddie are passionate about health equity, helping to put an end to the overdose crisis, and supporting our population as we look toward pandemic recovery in our province. 

I’m thrilled to welcome Maddie and Tracy, who bring genuine interest in health, equity, and community impact to their roles on our team. They each have diverse experiences and knowledge that will support the growth and reach of the Foundation as we work to address the overdose crisis, support COVID-19 recovery, and advance public health in BC and beyond.

Natasha Krotez, Director of Development, BCCDC Foundation

Tracy and Maddie are very enthusiastic about their roles, the work that lies ahead, and the positive impact they’ll help make toward the vision of the BCCDC Foundation and advancing the health of our population.

This pandemic has made me even more aware of the inequities of our global health systems and the urgent need to address them. I feel both privileged and excited to work with this small, but mighty team, who have been so proactive during this pandemic in helping to protect ALL of our communities and who continue to advocate for health equity for everyone. I am looking forward to meeting and interacting with people in our community who are passionate about the important mission of the Foundation.

Tracy Penner, Senior Development Officer, BCCDC Foundation

I’m thrilled to be joining a team that is committed to social justice and health promotion, and at such an important time in BC. The vital work the BCCDC Foundation has undertaken is truly commendable and I look forward to supporting their efforts, helping build upon momentum, and learning from the dedicated team.

Maddie Mackenzie, Development Coordinator, BCCDC Foundation

While they’ve only been with us for less than a month, it’s been wonderful getting to know both on a personal and professional level. Whether through their education, travels, or life experience, we’re excited about how they each bring something unique and special to our team. Learn more about Tracy and Maddie, and our whole team on our Team page.

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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:

• 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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About the position:

The BCCDC Foundation for Public Health (BCCDC Foundation) is seeking qualified candidates for the role of Senior Development Officer. This position will work with the Director of Development to develop and implement fund development strategies that support:

• 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 BCCDC Foundation reputation, influence and impact as a public health charity.

About our organization:

The BCCDC Foundation is a registered charity working in partnership with, but distinct from, the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC), and other stakeholders to improve population and public health outcomes in BC. Over the last two years, the BCCDC Foundation has undergone critically important planning and development that allowed us to take on an expanded portfolio and grow our reach.

Over the past 18 months, we have found ourselves in an unprecedented situation 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.

We convene, collaborate, and leverage relationships with internal and external partners to drive innovation that advances population and public health for British Columbians. Established to protect and promote health, prevent harm, and prepare for threats by inspiring vision and philanthropy, the BCCDC Foundation envisions people living in health communities protected from infectious disease and environmental health hazards through innovative research and collaborative public health solutions.

Our three priority areas are: reducing harms; addressing threats; and emerging areas, and we support key projects within each priority. As one of the first charities in Canada to set up an Emergency Response Fund for COVID-19, and as a public health charity, the necessary recovery and preparedness work will continue to be a top priority as we look ahead to a post-pandemic world.

The BCCDC Foundation operates as a tax-exempt charity with its own Board and administration; as such, it is an arm’s length organization in place to support the BCCDC and public health broadly. Though a distinct entity, we are embedded within the BCCDC, allowing for unique functional and structural synergies.

We hope you may be as excited about this position and growth opportunity as we are! This is a chance to join a great small but mighty team, who have passion for, and a commitment to, improving population and public health in British Columbia.

Learn more and apply for the Senior Development Officer position here before it closes on December 6^th, 2021.

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About the Positions:

The BCCDC Foundation is seeking two directors to work with the Executive Director and team to develop, oversee, and implement the BCCDC Foundation’s short-, medium-, and long-term strategies. These positions will collaborate with the Executive Director in achieving our:

• strategic plan objectives and priorities;
• organizational and financial growth;
• successful growth of our influence and impact as a public health charity; and
• mission of the BCCDC Foundation.

These director-level positions are unparalleled opportunities for individuals looking to implement strategy and programs in a unique and growing organization, and are well-suited to those who are excited by, and want to be part of, building an innovative organization.

Learn more and apply for the Director of Operations position here (closes on July 23rd).
Learn more and apply for the Director of Development position here (closes on August 13th).

About the Organization

The BCCDC Foundation is a registered charity working in partnership with, but distinct from, the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC), and other stakeholders to improve population and public health outcomes in BC. Over the last two years, the BCCDC Foundation has undergone critically important planning and development that allowed us to take on an expanded portfolio and grow our reach.

Over the past 18 months, we have found ourselves in an unprecedented situation 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.

We convene, collaborate, and leverage relationships with internal and external partners to drive innovation that advances population and public health for British Columbians. Established to protect and promote health, prevent harm, and prepare for threats by inspiring vision and philanthropy, the BCCDC Foundation envisions people living in health communities protected from infectious disease and environmental health hazards through innovative research and collaborative public health solutions.

Our three priority areas are: reducing harms; addressing threats; and emerging areas, and we support key projects within each priority. As one of the first charities in Canada to set up an Emergency Response Fund for COVID-19, and as a public health charity, the necessary recovery and preparedness work will continue to be a top priority as we look ahead to a post-pandemic world.

The BCCDC Foundation operates as a tax-exempt charity with its own Board and administration; as such, it is an arm’s length organization in place to support the BCCDC and public health broadly. Though a distinct entity, we are embedded within the BCCDC, allowing for unique functional and structural synergies.

We hope you may be as excited about these roles and this growth opportunity as we are! This is a chance to join a great small but mighty team, who have passion for, and a commitment to, improving population and public health in British Columbia.

Learn more and apply for the Director of Operations position here (closes on July 23rd).
Learn more and apply for the Director of Development position here (closes on August 13th).

Note: Please address any questions and submit applications through the links above. Questions sent directly to the BCCDC Foundation will not be answered.

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