Development & Community Engagement Manager

Jewish Federation of British Columbia (JFBC); West Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Statutory benefits

Other applicable benefits

Job summary

JSABC is seeking a Development & Community Engagement Coordinator to lead grant research and writing, funder reporting, fundraising support, and community engagement.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the role focuses on grants, donor communications and event coordination, with collaboration across a small team dedicated to seniors’ wellbeing in British Columbia.

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.

Skills

Grant research

Grant writing

Funder reporting

Nonprofit fundraising

Writing & editing

Research skills

Organization & project mgmt

Communications skills

Office/Google Workspace

CRM/database experience

Canva

Email marketing

Social media marketing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

CRM/database systems

Canva

Email marketing

Social media management

Job description

• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office/Google Workspace, social media,

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.

Fundraising & Community Engagement

• 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.

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.

The Person We're Looking For

• You are a strong writer, curious researcher and proactive problem-solver who enjoys finding funding opportunities and turning ideas into compelling proposals.
• You are a team player who is willing to contribute meaningfully to fostering a positive and collaborative team environment. You also understand the importance of excellent reporting and stewardship, can manage multiple deadlines, and enjoy bringing people together to make projects and events happen.

Why Join JSABC?

JSABC is entering an exciting period of growth, expanding its programs, advocacy and community impact across British Columbia. This is an opportunity to take meaningful ownership of development, fundraising and community engagement while working closely with the Executive Director and a committed team.

You will be part of an organization committed to Tikkun Olam - repairing the world - by ensuring seniors are connected, supported, respected and empowered to age with dignity.

Position Details

Hours: 35 hours/week

Location: Vancouver, BC - primarily in-office, with some flexibility

Reports to: Executive Director

Salary: Up to $60,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications

Benefits: Vacation, statutory benefits and other applicable benefits

JSABC is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities, identities and perspectives.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.