Development Officer
Development Officer
Vancouver, British Columbia (BC)
Terms of Employment:
15-month contract (Family Leave Coverage)
Start date: November 1, 2021
End date: January 31, 2023
Location: Vancouver, BC (territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations) preferred, but consideration will be given to candidates further afield.
Salary range: $51,105 – $62,360 annually
Additional benefits: The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) provides a comprehensive health benefits package and three weeks paid vacation, plus two additional paid vacation “Nature Days” per year. NCC is closed and employees are provided with additional paid holidays from December 26 to January 31, inclusive. NCC employees receive provincial and federal holidays and any non-statutory holidays observed by NCC. Employees who observe religious holidays (ex. Eid al-Adha, Diwali, Rosh Hashanah, etc.) can take a leave as an alternative to a non-statutory day when NCC’s offices are closed (ex. Easter Monday, Remembrance Day, etc.). Full-time contract employees are eligible for up to two weeks (ex. 10 days) of paid personal or family leave days per calendar year following one week of employment. This leave can be used to deal with an injury/illness or other urgent matter involving the employee or the employee’s immediate family.
About Nature Conservancy of Canada
The Nature Conservancy of Canada is Canada’s leading national land conservation organization. A private, non-profit organization, we partner with individuals, corporations, other non-profit organizations and governments at all levels to protect our most important natural treasures – the natural areas that sustain Canada’s plants and wildlife. We secure properties (through donation, purchase, conservation agreement and the relinquishment of other legal interests in land) and manage them for the long term. Since 1962, NCC and its partners have helped to protect 14 million hectares (35 million acres), coast to coast to coast. NCC: Nature Conservancy of Canada
NCC values and incorporates diverse traditions, heritage, knowledge and experiences in our mission and in our workplaces. We celebrate the full participation of people from all walks of life as we work towards common goals. We strive for a conservation movement in which equity, diversity and inclusion are the norm. NCC values also include big thinking, collaboration, determination and empowerment. For more information on our mission and values, please visit: NCC: Vision, Mission and Values (natureconservancy.ca)
Purpose of position
NCC is seeking an individual to join British Columbia’s Development and Communications team in the role of Development Officer, to support a portfolio of donors in the BC Region on a 15-month maternity leave contract. The Development and Communications team raises funds needed for conservation projects and priorities across BC and helps share NCC’s work and achievements with a range of audiences through a variety of storytelling tools.
The Development Officer will work in collaboration with the Development and Communications team to implement a value-based and donor-centric fundraising philosophy. The position will be a key contributor to the fundraising and communication goals of the BC regional office.
The values of the Development and Communications team in the BC Region include:
· A focus on donor gift impact
· Building and strengthening trust-based relationships
· Developing the art of asking meaningful questions and deep listening and the critical role they play in inspiring significant philanthropy
· Collaborating with land staff and senior management NCC: Staff (natureconservancy.ca) to co-create aspirational philanthropic vision that is inspirational for donors
Position tasks
The Development Officer will be accountable for the following tasks:
· Support and care for a portfolio of approximately 50-70 donors of major gift donors (individuals, foundations and corporations at $10,000 +)
· Listen, consider and discover donor passions to cultivate major gifts
· In collaboration with the Development and Communications team, create relevant and inspirational donor proposals for individuals, foundations and corporations
· Grow genuine, trust-based relationships with donors through regular communication, reporting and engagement
· In collaboration with the Development and Communications team, create meaningful engagement opportunities for donors that demonstrate gift and conservation impact, including donor impact reports, tours, photos and videos, and other creative vehicles for communication and engagement
· With the help of the Development and Communications Assistant, initiate and complete administrative tasks related to donor giving, such as: gift agreements, gift processing, record keeping and tax receipts
· Foster strong working relationships with the Development & Communications team, and NCC colleagues in British Columbia and across Canada
Helpful qualifications
· 1-2 years experience fundraising or engaging with donors
· Good listening and communications skills
· Attention to detail
· Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment, tact and confidentiality in relation to donors and other audiences
· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize and meet deadlines
· Handle issues proactively and work with team to solve problems
· Strong commitment to self-awareness
· Interest and openness to equity, diversity and inclusion in both internal and external-facing work duties
· Experience in use of Raiser’s Edge or other Client Relationship Management (CRM) software or willingness to learn these programs
· Organization skills, event planning or other logistical skill set to support donor engagement events and tours
· Comfort or openness to occasionally working outdoors or on conservation properties for donor activities and tours
· An appreciation for or willingness to learn about nature and conservation
To Apply
The BC Region of NCC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates of all races, gender identities, sexual orientation, religions, and abilities to apply. NCC: Work With Us (natureconservancy.ca)
Application Deadline: 8:59 pm PST on Friday, September 10, 2021
We thank everyone who applies, however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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