What You’ll Do
The Fund Development Officer is responsible for the overall management of fundraising and events to help sustain and grow BHS’ program and services. You will work collaboratively with and report to the Executive Director. The exceptional stewardship of donors and reporting on philanthropic support is a key expectation.
Specifically, the successful candidate will ensure the coordination and execution of all fund development initiatives including: individual/corporate donor fundraising, corporate giving, government & foundation grants, events, sponsorship and strategically supporting the growth of the BHS’s social enterprise.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collaborate with the BHS Team to lead & manage the execution of the fund development strategy.
- Oversee fundraising our annual Hike for Hospice event with the support of the BHS team and volunteers.
- Oversee other potential events organized in house, by third parties and/or volunteers.
- Develop and implement comprehensive individual strategies for qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors and private foundations.
- Coordinate timelines for various fundraising activities to ensure alignment with work plans.
- Design and manage all aspects of planning and execution of BHS’s fundraising events such as the annual Hike for Hospice, with a focus on optimizing resources to build community awareness, engagement, and financial support.
- Maintain a portfolio of donors, using the DonorPerfect CRM, during all stages of the donor cycle.
- Create regular correspondence, reports, and updates for donors in a timely and professional manner.
- Regularly update and monitor a yearly funding schedule. Regularly report on progress to the ED. Research grant opportunities from government and non-government agencies, prepare and submit funding applications.
- Develop systems that honour donors.
- Maintain a working knowledge of significant developments, trends, and best practices in fundraising, major gifts, and planned giving programs.
- Ensure all funding and donor reporting is completed on time.
- Develop partnerships with stakeholders invested in communication and partnership.
- Work closely with finance to process all charitable tax receipts and appropriate acknowledgement.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, arts, social sciences, humanities, communication, public policy, or related field is preferred. Equivalent education and experience will be considered.
- Minimum 5 years of direct fundraising experience in the charitable sector required, with strong experience working closely with donors.
- Proven track record of success with donor prospecting, relations, stewardship, and recognition.
- Experience managing a donor pipeline and portfolio of donors, with experience in doing face-to-face meetings.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including proficiency in public speaking and in presentations and events.
- Excellent use of diplomacy and persuasive negotiating skills in contacts with donors and prospective donors.
- Experience in event planning, solicitation of gifts of varying sizes and frequency.
- Solid understanding of fundraising principles, and interest in/exposure to new and innovative fundraising practices.
- Experience in writing development proposals, funding applications and delivering presentations to a wide range of audiences.
- Must have knowledge of and aptitude for social media platforms and be IT proficient.
- Membership in the Association of Fundraising Professionals or the Canadian Association of Gift Planners would be considered an asset but is not required.
- Self-motivated, organized, systematic and able to prioritise, schedule and perform complex tasks on time and with minimal supervision. Must be flexible and have the ability to respond to a variety of changing duties and work routines, including occasional evenings or weekends.
- Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle when needed for travel.
Want to join our team?
- Extended health care benefits. Vision, dental and paramedical, life insurance and long-term disability.
- RRSP matching. To encourage you to save for your future.
- Time off. Minimum three weeks paid annual vacation for all team members. 13 paid statutory holidays, 8 paid sick days annually.
- Flexibility. Flexible work schedules and remote work options.
POSITION DETAILS.
- Permanent full time employment, 37.5 hours per week.
- Monday to Friday, 8:30 am- 4:30 pm or as mutually agreed upon times.
- Salary - $60,000 - $75,000 depending on experience level.
How to apply.
Please send your application to: careers@burnabyhospice.org
