Development & Community Engagement Manager

The Jewish Seniors Alliance of British Columbia; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jewish Seniors Alliance of British Columbia is seeking a Development & Community Engagement Coordinator to advance grant research, write proposals, and manage funder reporting. This hands-on role also coordinates events, campaigns and community engagement to strengthen support for seniors across BC.

Reporting to the Executive Director, you will build partnerships with funders, manage communications and promotional content, and maintain records to demonstrate impact and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in development, fundraising or nonprofit resource development.
• Strong experience in grant research, writing, proposal development and funder reporting.
• Excellent writing, research, editing and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office/Google Workspace, social media, and marketing.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small, collaborative team.
• Genuine interest in improving the lives of seniors and strengthening community.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify grant, foundation and government funding opportunities.
• Write compelling grant applications, proposals and letters of inquiry.
• Manage the grants calendar, deadlines and submission requirements.
• Coordinate information, budgets, outcomes and statistics needed for applications.
• Prepare interim and final funder reports and donor updates demonstrating how funds were used and the impact achieved.
• Maintain strong relationships and follow-up with funders.
• Manage the donor thank-you program.
• Coordinate and lead JSABC events, educational programs and fundraising activities.
• Support event promotion through email, social media, newsletters and community outreach.
• Support donor research, major gifts, annual giving and fundraising campaigns.
• Prepare donor and funder briefing materials and stewardship communications.
• Build relationships with community organizations, seniors' groups, faith communities and other partners.
• Develop promotional and fundraising content for traditional and electronic advertising.
• Gather stories, testimonials and impact information.
• Maintain organized grant, donor and development records.
• Provide administrative and project support to the Executive Director and others.

Skills

Grant research

Grant writing

Funder reporting

Relationship building

Project management

Editing

Communications

Office software

Independent work

Team collaboration

Tools

CRM/database systems

Canva

Microsoft Office/Google Workspace

Job description

Help Build a Stronger Future for Seniors Across BC

The Jewish Seniors Alliance of British Columbia (JSABC) is a growing nonprofit dedicated to helping seniors age with dignity, connection, purpose and community.

We are seeking an organized, resourceful and experienced Development & Community Engagement Coordinator to join our team. Reporting to the Executive Director, this hands‑on position will focus primarily on grant research and writing, funder reporting, fundraising support, event coordination and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Grant Development & Reporting--Primary Focus

• Research and identify grant, foundation and government funding opportunities.
• Write compelling grant applications, proposals and letters of inquiry.
• Manage the grants calendar, deadlines and submission requirements.
• Coordinate information, budgets, outcomes and statistics needed for applications.
• Prepare interim and final funder reports and donor updates demonstrating how funds were used and the impact achieved.
• Maintain strong relationships and follow‑up with funders.
• Manage the donor thank‑you program.
• Coordinate and lead JSABC events, educational programs and fundraising activities.
• Support event promotion through email, social media, newsletters and community outreach.
• Support donor research, major gifts, annual giving and fundraising campaigns.
• Prepare donor and funder briefing materials and stewardship communications.
• Build relationships with community organizations, seniors' groups, faith communities and other partners.

Communications & Administration

• Develop promotional and fundraising content for traditional and electronic advertising.
• Gather stories, testimonials and impact information.
• Maintain organized grant, donor and development records.
• Provide administrative and project support to the Executive Director and others.

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in development, fundraising or nonprofit resource development.
• Strong experience in grant research, writing, proposal development and funder reporting.
• Excellent writing, research, editing and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong relationship‑building skills.
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office/Google Workspace, social media, and marketing.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small, collaborative team.
• Genuine interest in improving the lives of seniors and strengthening community.

Assets

Experience with nonprofit events, donor fundraising, CRM/database systems, email marketing/social media, Canva, and foundation or government funding.