Coordinator, Leadership Giving

David Suzuki Foundation; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental organization in Vancouver is seeking a Coordinator for Leadership Giving. This role involves supporting fundraising efforts and planning donor events. The ideal candidate has strong relationship management skills, event planning experience, and a passion for building partnerships. The position is hybrid, offering flexibility while contributing to impactful environmental initiatives.

Benefits

Four-day workweek

Competitive salary

Generous benefits package

Hybrid work opportunities

Supportive work culture

Qualifications

• Must have experience in relationship management, preferably in a nonprofit.
• Experience in planning large-scale events is essential.
• Familiarity with CRA tax receipting rules is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support the cultivation and solicitation of leadership donors.
• Plan the Vancouver event for David Suzuki’s 90th birthday.
• Engage and steward donors through regular updates.

Skills

Relationship management

Event planning

Detail-oriented

Coordination skills

Problem-solving

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Job description

Job Description

TITLE: Coordinator, Leadership Giving

TERMS: Term full-time position (34 hours per week, Monday to Thursday).

• Term: October 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026.

LOCATION: Hybrid. Vancouver (məθkʷəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, and səlilwətaɬ territories).

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The position is hybrid, with a combination of remote work and 4 in-office days per month.

REPORTS TO: Associate Director, Leadership Giving

SALARY: $52,500

DESIRED START DATE: October 1, 2025

TYPE: Unionized Role

THE ROLE

The Coordinator, Leadership Giving is based in Vancouver and is responsible for supporting a fundraising portfolio and leadership donor events in Vancouver.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership Giving

• Support the cultivation and solicitation of leadership donors ($10,000+) from foundations, individuals and corporations.

• Support the planning of the Vancouver event for David Suzuki’s 90th birthday.

• Engage and steward donors through regular updates, events invitations, and by facilitating connections with program staff.

• Support Associate Director, Leadership Giving in development of sponsorship proposals and reports.

• Maintain donor records and track engagement activities in Raiser's Edge NXT.

• Support leadership fundraising and stewardship events in Vancouver.

• Work with vendors in support of events.

À PROPOS DU POSTE / TITRE DU POSTE (Version Française)

À PROPOS DU POSTE

La personne occupant la fonction de Coordonnateur·rice, Dons majeurs est basée à Vancouver et est responsable du soutien d’un portefeuille de collecte de fonds ainsi que des événements destinés aux donateur·rice·s de leadership à Vancouver.

PRINCIPALES RESPONSABILITÉS / MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Dons majeurs

• Soutenir la mobilisation et la sollicitation des donateur·rice·s de leadership (10 000 $ et plus) provenant de fondations, d’individus et d’entreprises.

• Contribuer à la planification de l’événement de Vancouver pour le 90e anniversaire de David Suzuki.

• Engager et fidéliser les donateur·rice·s par le biais de communications régulières, d’invitations à des événements et en facilitant les liens avec le personnel des programmes.

• Appuyer la Directrice associée, Dons majeurs, dans l’élaboration de propositions de commandites et de rapports.

• Tenir à jour les dossiers des donateur·rice·s et consigner les activités d’engagement dans Raiser’s Edge NXT.

• Contribuer à l’organisation des événements de financement et de reconnaissance liés aux dons majeurs à Vancouver.

• Collaborer avec les fournisseurs dans le cadre du soutien logistique aux événements.

QUALIFICATIONS

ENGLISH

• One-year relationship-management, donor or customer relations, or major gifts fundraising experience, preferably in a nonprofit setting.

• Experience in events planning in the non-profit sector.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Outlook. Familiarity with Excel, Office 365/SharePoint/Teams is an asset.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

• Passion for building relationships and providing exceptional donor service.

• Experience in planning large-scale events.

• Strong coordination skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams; resourceful with a proven ability to problem-solve effectively.

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, with strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

• Knowledge of CRA charitable tax receipting rules an asset.

• Alignment with our mission, vision, values and strategic priorities and a commitment to working collaboratively toward an equitable, anti-racist culture.

VOTRE APPORT / WHAT YOU BRING

FRANÇAIS

• Une passion pour la création de relations et pour offrir un service exceptionnel aux donateur·rice·s.

• Une expérience en planification d’événements de grande envergure.

• De solides compétences en coordination, avec la capacité de travailler en collaboration au sein de plusieurs équipes; débrouillardise et aptitude démontrée à résoudre les problèmes efficacement.

• Une grande rigueur, souci du détail et excellentes habiletés de gestion du temps, avec la capacité de prioriser les tâches et de respecter les délais.

• Connaissance des règles de l’ARC concernant l’émission de reçus fiscaux de bienfaisance, un atout.

• Un alignement avec notre mission, notre vision, nos valeurs et nos priorités stratégiques, ainsi qu’un engagement à contribuer à une culture équitable, antiraciste et collaborative.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

What We Offer

• Four-day workweek
• Competitive salary and generous benefits package
• Hybrid work opportunities
• Supportive work culture
• Chance to make a difference and help improve the health of our planet and all life on it

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your resume and covering to (URL not included in final)

The David Suzuki Foundation is strongly committed to equity and diversity and to creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace. We especially encourage applications from equity-deserving groups; specifically Indigenous and racialized people, members of the LGBTQIA2S+, trans and gender-diverse communities, women and people with disability, chronic illness and/or neurodiversity.

CE QUE NOUS OFFRONS

• Semaine de travail de quatre jours
• Un salaire compétitif et un ensemble d'avantages sociaux généreux
• Possibilités de travail hybride
• Culture de travail solidaire
• La possibilité de contribuer à l'amélioration de la santé de notre planète et de toutes les formes de vie qui s'y trouvent.

COMMENT POSTULER

Veuillez soumettre votre CV et votre lettre de motivation en ligne à l'adresse suivante: URL non inclus dans le final