Job Overview

The Dr. R.E.M. Lee Hospital foundation is seeking an experienced and relationship-focused Executive Director to provide strategic leadership and advance the Foundation’s mission of securing philanthropic support for healthcare programs, services, equipment, capital projects, and community healthcare initiatives.We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Executive Director to lead our organization with energy, purpose, and strategic insight. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for steering the organization toward its mission, fostering a vibrant organizational culture, and ensuring sustainable growth. Your leadership will inspire teams, cultivate partnerships, and drive impactful programs that make a difference in our community. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated leader eager to shape the future of a thriving organization through energetic and transparent management.

Duties

- · Develop and execute the Foundation’s strategic and annual operating plans in partnership with the Board.

· Lead fundraising and revenue-generation activities, including major gifts, annual giving, grants, sponsorships, events, planned giving, and capital campaigns.

· Cultivate and steward major donors, community leaders, corporate partners, and other key stakeholders.

· Represent the Foundation within the community and build strong relationships that support long-term philanthropic growth.

· Provide executive advice, reporting, and recommendations to the Board and its committees.

· Develop and monitor budgets, financial reporting, cash flow, audits, and appropriate stewardship of charitable funds.

· Lead, coach, and develop employees and volunteers while fostering an accountable, respectful, and inclusive workplace.

· Oversee communications, public campaigns, brand reputation, and community engagement.

· Ensure appropriate compliance with charitable, privacy, governance, fundraising, gaming/licensing, and other applicable requirements.





· Identify emerging opportunities and risks and recommend appropriate strategies to the Board.

What you bring

- · A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business, nonprofit management, communications, public administration, or a related field.

· 5–10+ years of progressive leadership experience, including demonstrated fundraising responsibility.

· Experience cultivating donor relationships and managing donor portfolios.

· Experience working with a Board of Directors and preparing Board-level reports and recommendations.

· Experience with budgeting, financial management, and organizational stewardship.

· Excellent strategic, interpersonal, communication, negotiation, public speaking, and relationship-management skills.

· The ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, manage competing priorities, and build trust with diverse stakeholders.

· Healthcare foundation or healthcare philanthropy experience is considered an asset.

· A master’s degree and/or CFRE designation is considered an asset.

· A criminal record check will be required.

Join us as an energetic leader committed to making a meaningful difference! We value transparency, innovation, and dedication—qualities essential for driving our organization forward. If you’re ready to lead with enthusiasm and purpose in a rewarding environment, we want to hear from you!

Terrace offers the opportunity to build a rewarding career while enjoying the lifestyle of Northwestern B.C.—a welcoming community surrounded by mountains, rivers, lakes, trails, and year-round outdoor recreation. For an executive looking for meaningful professional impact beyond a major urban centre, Terrace provides an exceptional opportunity to become an integral part of a community and contribute to its healthcare future.

Pay: $75,000.00-$110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Versatile schedule

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Terrace, BC V8G 2W6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

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