Fund Development Officer

37.5 Hours per week (Full-Time with an end date of March 31, 2027 with the possibility of extension)

Wage Range: $62,000 to $70,000 per year

The Fund Development Officer plays a key role in supporting the organization’s donor data, fundraising and donor engagement activities. This position is responsible for the accurate processing and stewardship of donations, maintenance of donor records, and coordination of fundraising initiatives. The Officer also contributes to donor communications through writing, storytelling, and basic design work—helping to translate the organization’s impact into compelling messages that inspire support. This role reports to the Director of Development.

This is a primarily remote position, requiring weekly visits to the provincial office in Vancouver for donation processing, banking and administrative tasks, as well as attendance at special events and meetings.

Donation Processing and Database Management

Act as the society’s DonorPerfect database administrator entering all donations, gift information, and donor information

Maintain detailed records of all donations, pledges, donor contact information, donor interactions, donor attributes, recognition and communication preferences

Generate charitable tax receipts and/or business receipts required per BCSS policies and procedures while adhering to Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) guidelines

Perform database maintenance, including regular check-ups and duplicate management

Produce reports, donor lists, or other data generated from the database

Create online donation templates and process online donations

Prepare and complete weekly bank deposits

Provide support with monthly financial reconciliations and annual audit

Perform related duties, such as word processing, maintaining donation record filing systems, faxing, scanning, and photocopying

Donor Stewardship & Communications

Perform stewardship tasks, including thank you emails and calls, email and mail welcomes, and personalized event invites

Coordinate the timely distribution of donor acknowledgements and thank-you communications

Receive and respond to donor inquiries by phone and email in a professional and friendly manner.

Ensure gift recognition and stewardship policies and procedures are followed

Provide support with individual and corporate donor prospecting

Develop and maintain relationships with donors, individuals, businesses, and other organizations in the community.

Create thank you letter templates, and update templates in donor database as needed

Create an annual donor survey and donor impact update and distribute to donors

Draft newsletter content and narrative reports to donors or funders

Assist with creating call-to-action language for events and drafting landing page copy for online donation forms

Assist with website copywriting for fundraising-related web pages

Create graphic content where required

Develop and maintain relationships with donors, individuals, businesses, and other organizations in the community.

Organize the Donor Appreciation Event

Fundraising Support

Lead the third-party (community) fundraising program, responding to inquiries, organizing BCSS involvement and assisting with marketing initiatives

Lead the monthly giving program and tribute giving program

Research grant opportunities and maintain a grant pipeline using project management software

Assist with grant writing and applications

Provide support with digital and peer-to-peer fundraising

Write direct mail appeal letters and email campaigns

Supports the administration of the planned giving program

Assist with any fundraising events that may arise

Any other duties as assigned

Provide support to the Director of Development as required

Minimum post-secondary diploma required in fundraising, communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field.

Two years of fundraising experience in a not-for-profit setting

Knowledge of non-profit organizations and fundraising strategy

Experience with donor CRM platforms (preferably DonorPerfect) and/or have the ability to become adept at using the DonorPerfect donor and membership management system

Understanding of and experience with CRA receipting guidelines

Comfortable with software such as Microsoft 365, Teams, Monday.com, Constant Contact, DonorPerfect (or other donor database systems)

Strong verbal and written communication

Strong interpersonal, networking and relationship-building skills

Work collaboratively with a team and independently lead projects

Excellent problem-solving skills, time-management, organization, and critical thinking; attention to detail is imperative

The ability to take initiative and work on several projects concurrently

$62,000 to $70,000 per year

4 weeks paid vacation to start

Generous paid sick time

A comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees

Defined benefit pension plan (Municipal Pension Plan) for eligible employees

Please send a cover letter and resume together in a PDF.

Attention: Marsha MacMurchy, Director of Development

Email: ***email_hidden***

BCSS values diverse experiences, ideas, cultures, and perspectives and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from members of all groups experiencing barriers to equity. If you require accessibility accommodations during any part of the application or hiring process, please contact [email protected] so we can best support you.

OPEN UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED.

Thank you for your interest in BCSS and for taking the time to apply. BCSS will contact those selected for an interview.