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We are seeking an Assistant Vice President, Campaign to provide strategic and operational leadership for the Waterloo Regional Health Network Foundation (WRHNF)s multi-year capital campaign, designed to support major infrastructure, equipment, education, innovation and program investments for Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN). This is a rare opportunity to lead a transformational campaign for a new and innovative hospital network Foundation into an era of unprecedented growth and impact. We have several exciting future capital projects on the horizon, including a new acute care hospital and the modernization of two existing hospital sites. Reporting to the Vice President, Development and working closely with the CEO, Foundation Leadership team, WRHN Leadership and campaign cabinet, the Assistant Vice President (AVP) Campaign will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive capital campaign plan, leading prospect pipeline management, donor stewardship and recognition, cultivating high-value donor relationships, supporting leadership volunteers, and ensuring successful attainment of campaign revenue goals with the support of WRHNF leadership and colleagues. The Foundation has campaign planning well underway, with the current focus on prospect pipeline development, development of the Case for Support and Case Statements for the seven regional programs and key community services, and creating policy and process recommendations to support the Campaign. We are also making key investments including Foundation staffing and other resources. This position is based at the WRHN Foundation office at 235 The Boardwalk, Suite 300, Kitchener, Ontario. We prefer candidates who live locally (or would like to), and are also open to those who would commute at least once per week plus as needed for key meetings with donors & campaign volunteers. The target hiring range for this role is $130,000 $150,000, comprehensive benefits, and participation in the HOOPP pension plan. Read about Waterloo Regional Health Network Foundation: wrhnf.ca/careers/avp-campaign/. Key Duties & Responsibilities Lead the design, planning, & implementation of a multi-year capital campaign(s), including goal setting, timelines, budgets, & performance metrics. Work closely with Foundation leadership, senior hospital administrators & medical leadership, & Board members to align campaign priorities with organizational needs. Translate campaign strategy discussions into concrete plans with timelines & key campaign deliverables. Maintain a comprehensive campaign calendar & ensure key activities are aligned with the plan, including cultivation events, cabinet meetings, committee meetings, etc. Develop & maintain a comprehensive, detailed campaign plan to raise significant funds for WRHN priorities (new hospital building, renovations, equipment, support for clinical & medical education), detailing goals, timelines & key milestones, donor journeys & recognition systems to build capacity beyond normal annual giving to support transformational projects to improve local health care. Leverage a compelling case for support to meet multi-million-dollar goals, & work with Foundation leadership & communication team to support its execution throughout the fundraising cycle. Provide campaign education sessions for foundation and hospital staff and volunteers. Team Leadership & Operational Management Provide strategic direction, leadership, mentoring & support to direct reports (stewardship & advancement research). Work collaboratively with colleagues fostering a high-performance & a collaborative culture. Develop dashboards key performance indicators for the major gift program and track their implementation supporting the VP Development and Director, Major Gifts. Manage the campaign budget in partnership with the VP Development and the VP Finance & Operations. Provide regular campaign progress reports to the VP Development, to the CEO, the Campaign Cabinet & the WRHN / WRHNF Boards. In conjunction with the Foundation CEO & VPs, Director of Marketing & Campaigns, develop a holistic campaign communication plan for multiple audiences Include top 100 prospects & campaign prospect pipeline, and key stakeholders, including Campaign committees, and stewardship of campaign donors. Collaborate with communications, events, and data teams to ensure integrated campaign messaging and accurate database tracking. Ensure all fundraising activities adhere to Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) guidelines, Imagine Canada Standards, & ethical fundraising principles. Maintain accurate donor records, research profiles, & tracking in the Foundations Blackbaud CRM system (e.g., Raisers Edge NXT). Support the recruitment, training, & supporting a Campaign Cabinet, honorary chairs, ambassadors & other volunteer and hospital leaders. Provide volunteers with the tools, briefing materials, & coaching needed to successfully engage with prospects. Coordinate regular Cabinet meetings, track volunteer activity, & maintain strong relationships with committee members. Major Gifts & Donor Relations Manage a personal portfolio of major gift prospects & donors. Conduct face-to-face meetings, prepare customized proposals, & coordinate donor engagement opportunities with hospital leadership, physicians, & volunteers. Ensure timely & meaningful stewardship, recognition, and reporting to donors. Prospect Research & Enablement Work with & support the Manager, Advancement Research and their team in the prospect research with the following objectives and activities: Oversee prospect research & development of prospect pipelines using donor database software. Develop & manage the campaign pipeline of up to 3000 prospects to support a significant capital campaign. Support the major gift team & campaign volunteers with the pipeline & their individual prospects. Manage the prospect management & clearance process. Stewardship & Recognition Work with support the Director of Stewardship & Recognition and their team in the following objectives and activities: Develop and oversee for the Foundation as a whole, a strategic, documented approach to thank, acknowledge, and show appreciation to supporters for their donations including stewardship events & donation recognition systems. Implement appropriate and consistent donor journeys, ensuring all gift agreement deliverables are executed. Develop the donor recognition program & its implementation across all WRHN sites & in the new acute hospital. External Relations & Community Engagement Represent the Foundation at community events, meetings, & partnership activities within the Waterloo Region. Support the development of campaign marketing materials, case for support documents, digital content, media engagement, & public announcements. Strengthen relationships with community leaders, corporations, service clubs, & other key stakeholders. QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES The AVP Campaign role requires a seasoned fundraising professional with experience in major gifts, campaign strategy & operations, stakeholder engagement, and volunteer management within the nonprofit or healthcare sector. Required Strong understanding of best practices in campaign management, including experience leading or supporting the planning & implementation of a major institutional campaign. Strong proficiency with donor CRMs (ideally Raisers Edge), with an exceptional understanding of CRM use for prospect management oversight & reporting. Significant progressive experience in major gift fundraising with a proven track record in cultivation & solicitation of high-net-worth individuals up to 7-figure philanthropic gifts. Excellent interpersonal skills & ability to work effectively with & through others. Previous experience managing staff, & a strong ability to motivate others and support excellence & success. Experience collaborating with and supporting senior volunteers & volunteer committees, cabinets, or boards in a wide range of capacities. Excellent written & verbal communication skills, and ability to communicate in a compelling manner with audiences of all sizes. Strong ability to analyse & interpret data, to synthesize and distill findings, and to help others understand these findings & resulting recommendations. Ability to initiate, analyze, monitor, evaluate and alter strategic fundraising & stewardship plans. Comfort working with ambiguity and proposing practical & actionable solutions that marry knowledge of best practices with the reality of a start-up/merger environment. Exemplary attention to detail with excellent planning, organizational & time management skills. Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and exercise sound judgment & discretion. Enjoys working in a fast paced, dynamic organization with the ability to relate to a variety of personality & communication styles. Knowledge of Canadian charitable compliance & ethical fundraising standards. A University degree or a combination of comparable skills & experience. Assets Experience fundraising for capital projects. Experience in hospital or health care foundation fundraising. Understanding of healthcare delivery system in Ontario. Familiarity with the Kitchener-Waterloo philanthropic community. CFRE designation or progress toward CFRE certification. See all key competencies & additional requirements: wrhnf.ca/careers/avp-campaign/ Application Process KCI Search + Talent has been retained to conduct this search on behalf of Waterloo Regional Health Network Foundation. For more information about this unique and exciting philanthropy leadership opportunity, please contact Tara George at KCI Search + Talent by email at All inquiries and applications will be held in strict confidence. Interested candidates should send resume and letter of interest to the email address listed above by April 13, 2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr