The Fraser Valley Child Development Centre is a community-based organization providing innovative, strength based, family centered services to children, youth and their families. Our work focuses on child and youth development supporting, advocating, and empowering children, youth and families. Services are delivered in a culture of excellence, diversity, and respect, with a focus on positive outcomes for each child, youth, their families, our staff and our community. We believe in Helping Kids Shine.

Position Summary:

The Director of Philanthropy is a senior professional leading the FVCDC's fund development function. This vital work includes the development and implementation of a robust, future-focused fundraising program, administration of fundraising tools and information, and engagement of donors, members, Board and staff committees, and volunteers. It's an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of young people and their families.

The position is part-time, hybrid, and will need to have a regular physical presence in the Centre's Abbotsford office.

Department:Management & Management Support

Employment Type:Permanent, Part-time, (0.5 FTE)

Minimum Experience: Experienced
Compensation: $40.87/hour

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Development Planning and Fundraising

• Work with the CEO and the Board of Directors to ensure the development and execution of the agency's short- and long-term fundraising plans.
• Research, develop and execute strategies and tactics for fundraising through major gifts, endowments, grants, service clubs, events, corporate support, planned giving, and other methods as appropriate.
• Ensure recognition and reporting requirements are met for all fundraising initiatives.
• Attend Board, committee and staff/leadership meetings to gather input and report on outcomes.
• Liaise with and participate in relevant associations and organizations to remain current in the field.
• Maintain an awareness of current fundraising programs, practices, trends, and potential supporters.
• Lead and organize the planning and execution of fundraising events like our annual golf tournament, including securing sponsorships and mobilizing staff and external volunteers.
• Collaborate with, and provide guidance to, the Communications Specialist and Digital Marketing Consultant related to fund development.
• Develop and manage the Centres donors and funders database.
• Provide guidance to students where applicable.

Qualifications and Skills required:

• University degree or diploma in business, marketing, public relations, or fundraising. CFRE designation preferred.
• Sound knowledge and a minimum of five to seven years experience in a range of fundraising and event planning activities in a not-for-profit environment.
• Experience and success in obtaining major gifts, endowments, and corporate support, and in implementing planned giving campaigns.
• Proven ability in identification of prospects, cultivation and solicitation of donors, and proposal development.
• Knowledge of the local and provincial charitable sector in British Columbia, Canada.
• Knowledge of the current tax law, as it relates to charitable giving and understanding of non-profit regulations and compliance issues.

Working Conditions:

The Director of Philanthropy position is a part-time (0.5 FTE) position based in Abbotsford with hybrid work options, within a strong values-based organizational culture. The FVCDC is a flexible, supportive employer that invests in the mental health, wellbeing and professional development of our staff. This position requires a high level of team collaboration alongside autonomy.

Benefits:

• Extended Health and Dental Plan
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Paid vacation, sick time and special leave
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Collaborative team environment
• Flexible working hours, with the opportunity to do some work from home
• Work cell phone and laptop
• On-site free parking
• Travel mileage reimbursement

Values Alignment: Equity Diversity and Inclusion

The FVCDC envisions a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflect our communities. We encourage proposals from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, religion, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.