Development Associate

Justice Institute of British Columbia; New Westminster; Hybrid; CAD 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking institution dedicated to public safety and justice. As a Development Associate, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing fundraising efforts that support students' aspirations. This position involves coordinating donor relations, managing fundraising initiatives, and ensuring data integrity with advanced relationship management software. You'll foster strong connections with donors and contribute to impactful campaigns that drive institutional growth. If you're passionate about making a difference and supporting vital educational programs, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Extended Health Benefits

Dental Benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

15 Vacation Days Annually

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience in fundraising, preferably in a non-profit setting.
• Strong understanding of the fundraising cycle and donor stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Support fundraising initiatives and maintain donor relationships.
• Coordinate donor recognition events and manage inquiries.

Skills

Fundraising

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Data Management

Education

Diploma or degree in business, communications, marketing, or related discipline

Fundamentals of Fundraising courses

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Raiser’s Edge NXT

MS Office Suite

Job description

Closing Date: Open until filled with a first review of applications on May 12, 2025

Position Summary

The Development Associate supports fundraising and donor relations efforts that align with JIBC’s Key Commitments, including Putting Students FirstandPursuing Education and Training Excellence. This role coordinates and assists with all fundraising initiatives—such as annual giving, major giving, and planned giving—while assisting with organizing donor recognition and stewardship activities to ensure a positive experience for donors and the success of internal fundraisers and volunteers. As the first point of contact for donor inquiries, you’ll play a key role in fostering strong relationships and maintaining trust. Your expertise in Raiser’s Edge and Raiser’s Edge NXT relationship management software will ensure accurate records, timely reporting, and data integrity. Additionally, you’ll facilitate meetings, campus tours, and donor recognition events that inspire continued support for our goals. By collaborating with internal and external interest holders, this role contributes to the overall success of the Office of Development and helps strengthen donor relationships, enabling purpose-driven fundraising campaigns and institutional growth. If you are passionate about supporting impactful fundraising initiatives that help our students fulfill or advance their career aspirations in service to the people of British Columbia, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Diploma or degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in business, communications, marketing, fundraising or related discipline.

Completion of two or more Fundamentals of Fundraising courses (Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) or other accredited post-secondary institution) preferred.

Minimum two years’ experience supporting the fundraising function, including using Raiser’s Edge and Raiser’s Edge NXT relationship management software (including gift management and Blackbaud Merchant Services features), preferably in a non-profit or post-secondary setting.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated understanding of the fundraising cycle and fundraising initiatives, along with experience in basic donor research and donor stewardship.

Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional customer service, and to work effectively with internal team members, volunteers and external interest holders (donors and prospects, and the general public).

Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise judgement, tact and discretion with all sensitive and confidential information.

Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to draft professional documents, proposals and reports, and respond to written inquiries.

Superior organizational skills and strong attention to detail.

Experience supporting financial processes, including invoice processing and expense reconciliation.

Ability to work simultaneously on a variety of complex projects; determine priorities and balance workflow, balance changing workload expectations and frequent interruptions.

• Strong computer literacy and proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) and online content management systems.

Must be able to arrange and attend donor recognition and stewardship activities, including transporting any necessary materials to these meetings. Access to reliable transportation is required to fulfill these responsibilities.

About JIBC

Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) is a public, post-secondary institution that provides education and training to those who’ll be there to support British Columbians and others around the world, when a life is at stake or when health, safety or property is in jeopardy. Work for JIBC and be a part of the big picture – supporting justice and public safety professionals at all stages of their careers in fields including law enforcement, firefighting, paramedicine, security and emergency management.

As a JIBC employee, you’ll play a role in our educational programming, which also includes complementary and related areas of study – from conflict resolution, mediation, leadership and counseling, to cybersecurity, business intelligence, and tactical criminal analysis – as well as applied research in the justice and public safety fields. Join our team and help us prepare JIBC graduates to contribute to safer communities and a more just society.

What JIBC Offers:

We offer a total compensation package that includes Extended Health and Dental Benefits, and enrollment in the Municipal Pension Plan after six months. In addition, we offer 15 vacation days annually (pro-rated in first year), as well as other generous leave entitlements.

Salary Range:

$53,512.83 to $60,638.13 per annum (BCGEU Pay Grid 13)

April 28, 2025

Position Type:

BCGEU

Position Number:

1000443

Employment Type:

Full-Time Regular

Work Arrangements:

This is a regular, full time (35 hours per week) position. Applicants must be within a commutable distance to JIBC's New Westminster Campus. This position may be considered for a hybrid work arrangement.

How to Apply

Interested applicants must submit their application and all required documents online. Qualified internal applicants shall be given first consideration in filling the position. Please ensure your resume clearly explains how you meet the required knowledge, skills and abilities of the position for which you are applying. Only candidates selected for an interview will be notified.

Justice Institute of British Columbia believes in creating accessible programming, workplaces and spaces that reflect the community we serve. Our desire is to continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees and students and where everyone feels empowered to share their experiences and ideas.

We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds named under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or a person of Indigenous ancestry.

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with JIBC. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.