BRING YOUR ENERGY AND PASSION TO THE B.C. WILDLIFE FEDERATION (BCWF).

The B.C. Wildlife Federation is British Columbia’s leading conservation organization. As a province-wide member-driven charitable organization, with over 43,000 members and more than 100 member clubs, our organization represents the interests of all British Columbians who aim to protect, enhance, and promote the wise use of the environment for the benefit of present and future generations.

Experience:

• Fundraising for a Non-Profit: 5 years (preferred

Leadership

• Maintain a positive, healthy, and safe work environment which encourages diversity, engagement, and growth for team members.
• Responsible for working with the B.C. Wildlife Federation’s (BCWF) Board of Directors and Leadership to establish revenue and growth-based goals and to effectively communicate these goals to staff, and conservation partners, as well as ensure the goals are being met.

Development

• Proactively research, identify, and engage with potential corporate and community sponsors whose values align with the non-profit’s mission. Develop compelling partnership proposals and negotiate sponsorship agreements that deliver mutual value while advancing organizational goals.
• Source and cultivate new funding opportunities, including grants, donor programs, and corporate partnerships. Maintain a robust pipeline of prospects and oversee the application, reporting, and stewardship processes to ensure long-term financial sustainability.
• Explore, propose, and implement alternative revenue streams such as social enterprise ventures, program-based services, or fundraising campaigns. Monitor trends and identify opportunities to diversify income while maintaining alignment with the non-profit’s vision and values.
• Collaborate with all departments to determine resource needs for growth, creating a holistic, bottom-up approach for sponsorship and funding opportunities.
• Create and implement the annual development plan and budget, including fundraising targets and strategies for donor acquisition, retention, corporate giving, sponsorship, and all fundraising initiatives.
• Grow and execute existing funds development opportunities including the conservation lottery, online auction, and 50/50s.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Communications Manager on all fund development related communications.
• Create new donorship and membership opportunities.
• Grow and steward BCWF life membership.
• Assist with planning and execution of the BCWF’s Annual General Meeting & Convention by recruiting sponsors, donors, and vendors.
• Create and execute an additional annual fundraiser.
• Build and maintain lasting relationships with conservation partners, donors, and prospects to create long-term sponsorship opportunities.
• Develop and implement stewardship, tribute, and legacy programs for the Federation.
• Expand, procure and service BCWF Affinity Partners and corporate members.
• Develop & implement membership sales campaigns and strategic fundraising initiatives.
• Expand BCWF’s retail selection and develop strategies to increase sales online and at in-person events.
• CRM entry, tracking and reporting of business and funds development activities.

Financial Strategy

• Prepare annual Business Development Plans and Budget, in collaboration with Marketing and Communications, and report to Director of Finance and Board of Directors
• Lead, develop/refine BCWF membership recruitment, retention, and engagement (RRE) architecture, while maintaining managerial oversight of major organizational budgets, needs, targets, and timelines
• Oversee the success of established goals and strategies, in collaboration with other departments
• Lead, manage and execute all fundraising plans and ensure the organization stays on track in reaching its targets and staying within budget
• Seek corporate sponsorship opportunities and build opportunities with private funders
• Source and secure private and public grant applications

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $70,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Surrey, BC (V3T): reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Fundraising for a Non-Profit: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: In perso