Campaign Director

About the role

The Campaign Director will lead a multi-year comprehensive campaign aimed at the redevelopment of Coast’s 293 East 11th Avenue site and related programmatic priorities. This role requires significant fundraising experience, particularly in capital or comprehensive campaigns, with a focus on securing major or transformative gifts.

Responsibilities

• Shape and advance a bold, multi-year comprehensive campaign in support of Coast Mental Health’s mission, vision, and long-term community impact.
• Build on growing public awareness and support for mental health through a campaign story grounded in dignity, hope, recovery, and human connection.
• Collaborate with Foundation and community leadership to advance campaign strategy, donor engagement, and long-term fundraising success.
• Translate philanthropy into visible, community impact by expanding housing, care, and wraparound supports that strengthen stability, belonging, and recovery for individuals and families.

Requirements

• Significant progressive fundraising experience, with a focus on capital or comprehensive campaigns.
• Proven success in securing major or transformative gifts.
• Experience executing capital or comprehensive campaigns.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across teams.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to support and engage leadership fundraising volunteers.

Qualifications

• Commitment to the mission and values of Coast Mental Health Foundation.
• Exceptional leadership and strategic thinking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills.

Skills

• Strategic planning and execution.
• Donor cultivation and solicitation.
• Project management.
• Team leadership.
• Communication and relationship building.

Benefits

This role offers the rare chance to build fundraising momentum around a once-in-a-generation project, one designed to reimagine how housing, mental health care, and community well-being can come together to create lasting change across Metro Vancouver.

Pay

Negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible hours to accommodate campaign needs.