Careers

Deadline to apply is 4 pm on December 15, 2024, or until filled.

Join us in making a difference! JA British Columbia is seeking a dynamic Officer, Donor Relations & Annual Giving in the Greater Vancouver area to support our vision to equip young people with the skillset and mindset to build thriving communities. If you’re passionate about youth education and making a positive impact, we want to hear from you!

As part of our Resource Development team, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving annual giving and donor relations. Your efforts will directly contribute to our ambitious goal of serving over 100,000 B.C. youth annually.

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate for this position can manage relationships and work collaboratively with Development team members, Board members, community partners and donors. Responsibilities include:

• Managing the Annual Giving portfolio.
• Planning and executing Annual Giving appeals, including peer to peer campaigns, with a goal of raising over $200,000 annually.
• Building and managing a portfolio of 40-50 donors and prospects at the Leadership level ($1,000-$5,000 range).
• Planning and executing the annual recognition and stewardship plan for all JABC donors, including Individual, Corporate and Foundation donors.
• Preparing personalized correspondence, reports, and updates. This includes ensuring that all materials are delivered promptly and professionally, in collaboration with the Prospect Managers for the different portfolios.
• Preparing donor engagement plans and reports as required.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records in Salesforce, including preparing recognition materials for social media.
• Working with the Events, Marketing and Communications team in preparing donor bulletins and quarterly reports for donors.
• Performing other duties as required.

Qualifications

• A college or university degree in business, marketing, communications, commerce, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of proven fundraising experience.
• A genuine passion for advancing education and skill development for youth.
• Proven experience in inbound sales and/or business development.
• Excellent communication skills, including writing proposals, donor solicitations, letters of acknowledgement and donor reports.
• A self-directed and results-oriented mindset, with a track record of effectively tracking progress against goals.
• Strong technical proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Salesforce or similar CRM.
• Experience in organizing and facilitating meetings and events using virtual platforms such as Zoom and Teams.
• Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Superior ability to conceptualize, evaluate, and solve problems.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Demonstrated capacity to collaborate effectively with diverse individuals within an organization.
• A service-minded attitude with a genuine interest in helping others.
• Must reside in the Greater Vancouver area due to the collaborative nature of the work.

Benefits of working with JABC

• Enjoy a flexible and remote-first work schedule.
• Access extended benefits and RRSP contributions after a defined period of service.
• Begin with three weeks of vacation time.
• Thrive in a positive work environment with supportive colleagues.

Compensation

This is a full-time position, requiring 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday. The starting salary range for this role is $60,000 to $70,000 per annum. Employment offers are determined by knowledge, experience, and internal equity.

This position requires continued exercise of good judgment, tact, and diplomacy, and an understanding of reputational risk linked to organizational integrity.

An offer of employment with JABC is conditional upon the successful completion of reference checks along with a successful criminal record and vulnerable sector check, as required by applicable laws and regulations.

We believe that the ideal candidate is someone who can contribute their unique talents and experiences, regardless of meeting every qualification listed. We encourage marginalized individuals to consider being part of our team. If this opportunity sparks your interest, we strongly encourage you to apply! Your passion and potential are what matter most to us.

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to submit a concise resume with a cover letter that highlights alignment to the position qualifications by 4 pm on December 15, 2024 to HR@jabc.org with the subject line: Manager, Donor Relations.

We thank all candidates for their interest in advance. However, due to the number of applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.