Vancouver Foundation Opens Leadership

The Vancouver Foundation is one of the leading community foundations in North America, and Canada's largest, the organization was created by the community for the community.

With an endowment fund of $560 million, Vancouver Foundation re-invested more than $32 million in 2003 in B.C.'s most important philanthropic causes. Generously supported by individuals, volunteers, agencies, the private sector and governments, this is an institution that shows what's possible in communities where people genuinely care about each other.

Today a search firm, Ray& Berndtson, began the process of finding a new President & C.E.O., "you will live the Foundation's goal to improve the quality of life for all British Columbians".

Create. Innovate. Lead. Those words will be your guide as you inherit a magnificent organization and lead it to even greater heights. Bring your experience to support the ongoing growth and strategic evolution of the Foundation. Provide leadership in the Foundation's three main activities - the development, stewardship and distribution of funds to the benefit of all British Columbians. Reach out to forge partnerships. Maintain and build upon the Foundation's reputation and profile. Oversee the placement of the Foundation's funds in the community. Engage all British Columbians in the mission of the Vancouver Foundation.

Today, you may be leading a foundation or philanthropic organization. Alternatively, you might be an executive in the public or private sector with financial acumen and a demonstrated history of volunteerism. Whichever your background, you have the strategic leadership and relationship building skills, reputation and profile to match your commitment to community.

To explore this opportunity further, please contact Brent Cameron in the Vancouver office.