Senior Development Officer

at  Sea to Sky Community Services

Location: Squamish, BC Closing Date: Open until position filled.
Position posted on: August 22, 2024 Start date: As soon as possible.
Salary: $93,000 to $98,000
Work Hours: 35hr/week Monday-Friday, with flexibility to work outside these hours as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

1. Minimum 3-5 years of relevant and direct major gift and gift planning experience
2. Demonstrated success in major gift work with gifts of $100,000or less
3. An undergraduate degree in Marketing and Communications, Public Relations, Non-
   Profit Management or similar.
4. Work or volunteer experience in an organization related to social services.
5. Participation in seminars or course work in fundraising with emphasis on major and
   planned gifts.
6. CFRE designation is desirable.

REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYMENT:

• All successful applicants must pass the vulnerable sector Criminal Record Check

applicable to Provincial guidelines

• Signed Confidentiality and Employee Agreement form.
• Approved reference checks
• Portfolio – examples of writing and promotional material.

Vacation & Leave: Employees will accumulate 6% vacation pay on all hours worked. This
equates to a vacation accrual of 15 days or 3 weeks’ vacation per year.
Health and Wellness Benefits: After completion of the probationary period, employees will be
eligible to enroll in an extended benefits program that covers MSP premiums, dental, vision,
prescription medication, select alternative therapies, life insurance, and long-term disability. The
premiums of the plan are 100% employer paid.
Retirement Pension: After 6 months, the successful candidate will be enrolled in the Municipal
Pension Plan with a matching contribution by SSCS.
Other Perks: Casual dress, paid sick days, on-site parking, Employee and Family Assistance Plan,
and more.
Apply today: If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, send a cover letter detailing
how you are the best and your CV to jobs@sscs.ca
While we thank all candidates who wish to apply, only those selected for an interview will be
contacted.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Planning: Works with the Campaign Advisory Team (Board, Executive Director, Director,
   Development & External Relations, consultants) to:
   a. Identify and recruit the strongest Campaign Cabinet possible.
   b. Determine and help in the enlistment of the most effective chairperson possible.
   c. Support the marketing team bringing feedback and requirements for the
   necessary collateral campaign materials and tools.
   d. Develop fundraising plan for the campaign to reach the 7.2M in an 18 months
   period of time, develop the major donations fundraising pipeline and weekly
   forecast.
   e. Support the stewardship plan through providing feedback.
   f. Design a time-phased fundraising plan specific to the $2.7M for the campaign
   which will evolve into a campaign calendar, pipeline and weekly forecasts with
   the Campaign Cabinet to implement the campaign plan and successfully fund
   the Harrow Road project, including:
   g. Support the implementation of the stewardship plan.
   h. Engage in identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewarding of donors.
   i. Monitor on a regular basis the progress and status of the major donations (100k or
   less) and fundraising plan for the capital campaign.
   j. Follow up with donors and action items.
   k. Respond to inquiries from donors.
   l. Prepare solicitation letters and materials
   m. Explore a diverse pool of strategies to build relationships with Major Donors and
   prospects for the capital campaign, including different channels and
   coordinating internally with the different team players.
2. Events Planning: identify major donors cultivation events, presentations and public
   outreach.
3. Documentation: maintain updated in our systems all the documentation and interaction
   with the donors for the campaign.
4. Reporting: Reports on a weekly basis all activities of the donors fundraising plan - its
   progress, standards of giving, and schedule status.
   A Key component of this position will include working with the Senior Manager of
   Communications and Engagement to:
5. Explore and recommend marketing strategies and materials targeted to prospective
   donors using a variety of marketing tools.
6. Contribute to the creation of regular major and planned giving features in SSCS
   publications, website and social channels.
7. Assist in the implementation of SSCS Donor Stewardship programs.
8. Provide feedback to all communication materials for information and cultivation of
   major and gift planning projects.
9. Evaluate and segment the prospect list so that the levels of giving are appropriately
   placed.
   Job Skills and Abilities:
10. Represents SSCS in the community by participating in any and all appropriate civic
    organizations, social events, community and SSCS functions, etc.
11. Maintains membership and provides leadership in appropriate philanthropic associations
    including the Association of Fundraising Professionals and the Canadian Association of
    Gift Planners.
12. Maintains up to date knowledge and expertise in all aspects of planned giving and
    philanthropy.
13. Maintains a high degree of motivation and superior work ethic consistent with the mission
    and values of SSCS.
14. Ability to deal effectively with donors, volunteers, staff and the general public in a
    professional and courteous manner.
15. Ability to organize workload, set priorities and manage multiple tasks.
16. Ability to work independently.
17. Ability to meet deadlines despite constant interruptions.
18. Good working knowledge of basic budgeting principles and procedures.
19. Bondable and agreeable to a security check.
20. Excellent organizational skills.
21. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
22. Experience and skill at public speaking.
23. Flexible, outgoing team player, adapts quickly to rapidly changing priorities, interacts
    effectively with a variety of personalities.
24. Good attention to detail, thorough and accurate.
25. Knowledge of Canada Revenue Agency, Federal and Provincial laws as they apply to
    charitable work.
26. Knowledge of professional and ethical standards for fundraising executives through
    membership in the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
27. Must possess a valid B.C. driver’s license.
28. Proficiency in the software programs used by Sea to Sky Community Services, including
    Microsoft Office and donation management software.
29. Will be familiar with and adhere to all SSCS policies.
30. With financial support of the SSCS, remains current in advances in the development field.

responsible for:

• Planning the cultivation, education, solicitation, and recognition of major and planne