Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation (RCHF) is thrilled to announce that our President and CEO, Jeff Norris, has received the Business in Vancouver CEO of the Year award for non-profit organizations. This accolade highlights Jeff’s transformative leadership and his dedication to advancing healthcare philanthropy in British Columbia.
Jeff joined the Foundation in 2014 with a focus of attracting a team of passionate individuals who share a common goal: to position Royal Columbian Hospital as a leader in Canadian healthcare. Under his guidance, the Foundation has enjoyed its most successful fundraising result in its history through a collaborative approach to working with our stakeholders. Under Jeff’s direction, RCHF has expanded beyond its traditional fundraising role to position itself as an organization to work along side RCH to helps solve complex problems across many domains. The is expansion has included work in quality improvement, research, innovation, caregiver health and wellness and the extension of fundraising efforts to Queen’s Park Care Centre.
Thanks to a positive workplace culture, RCHF earned the title of a Great Place to Work® by Great Place to Work® Canada. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, as well as mentorship and professional development, RCHF has a highly engaged and talented executive team, propelling the Foundation to new levels of excellence.
“Jeff’s visionary leadership has guided the Foundation through crucial decisions and has elevated the organization to new levels of excellence. His ability to foster collaboration and build consensus among stakeholders has resulted in a unified vision that has been essential in achieving the Foundation’s ambitious goals,” shared Board Chair, Cameron Belsher.
As we celebrate Jeff’s achievements, we eagerly anticipate the continued growth and innovation that his leadership will bring to RCHF and the broader healthcare community. His journey is a testament to the power of visionary leadership, strategic innovation, and a deep commitment to improving healthcare for all British Columbians. Congratulations, Jeff, on this well-deserved honour!