Development Coordinator Annual Giving and Gaming

Canuck Place Children's Hospice; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 57,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

A pediatric palliative care provider is seeking a Development Coordinator for Annual Giving and Gaming to support fundraising campaigns. Responsibilities include coordinating raffle prizes, marketing strategies, and donor engagement. Candidates should have a degree in a related field and at least three years of fundraising experience. Highlighting strong organizational and communication skills, this role is ideal for a detail-oriented individual eager to contribute to the mission of providing high-quality care for children with life-threatening illnesses.

Benefits

20 days’ vacation

100% employer-paid benefits

Flexible working options

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years related experience in fundraising or revenue-generating activities.
• Experience with annual giving plans and budgets.
• Proven success in annual campaigns, events, or major gifts.

Responsibilities

• Support execution and evaluation of annual giving campaigns.
• Coordinate prize packages for the raffle program.
• Solicit prize donations and manage donor relationships.
• Analyze raffle campaign results and engage purchasers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in marketing, communications, or fundraising

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Fundraising databases

Job description

Job Title

Development Coordinator, Annual Giving and Gaming

Location

Granville office / hybrid

Reporting To

Manager, Annual Giving Programs

Job Status

18 month temporary, part-time 0.5 FTE (37.5 hours bi-weekly)

Start

April 2026

Compensation

$57,634 – $63,274 (pro-rated to 0.5 FTE annually)

Overview

We want our staff to “thrive” not just survive. Canuck Place is committed to living our values of care and paying a living wage in British Columbia. Entry level salary is a minimum of $28.20 per hour, equivalent to $55,000 full-time annually.

About Us

Canuck Place Children’s Hospice (CPCH) is British Columbia’s recognized pediatric palliative care provider. For over two decades, CPCH provides programs and services that support children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. Be part of a team that delivers high-quality pediatric palliative care.

All roles require knowledge of the organization’s philosophy of pediatric palliative care and a commitment to ongoing learning. Pediatric palliative care aims to improve quality of life, promote comfort, and reduce suffering through holistic, family-centered, team-based care across all ages and stages of illness, including bereavement. It values choice and honest, compassionate communication.

CPCH is committed to inclusion and a diverse, inclusive workplace where every person’s perspective is valued. We encourage employees to contribute through internal groups such as Care 4 the Caregiver, Culture, DEIB, Green Team, Truth and Reconciliation, and Wellness Committees.

Why Work Here

Our careers emphasize connection, community, and care, with a culture rooted in compassion and collaboration. You can make a difference.

• 20 days’ vacation (pro-rated to full-time equivalency) to start, with annual increases up to 45 days.
• Up to two paid mandatory wellness days per year.
• Generous paid leave including compassionate and special leave.
• 100% employer-paid benefits from day one, including extended health and dental, and $1,500 annually for counselling.
• Health and Wellness Spending Account up to $1,000 annually (pro-rated to start date and after 6 months probation).
• Flexible working options.
• Free meals on-site at the hospices.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Parental support including top-up for maternity and parental leave and paid leave for new grandparents.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Annual Giving Programs, the Development Coordinator, Annual Giving & Gaming focuses on supporting the execution and evaluation of annual giving campaigns, with emphasis on growing, developing, and executing the raffle program.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate prize packages for the prize raffle program.
• Collaborate with Communications to develop prize package marketing strategies, including titles, descriptions, and imagery.
• Research potential prizes and prize sources.
• Solicit prize donations, execute prize purchases, and manage relationships with prize donors and vendors.
• Develop prize donor recognition and stewardship plans.
• Coordinate with Events and Major Gifts to clear prize donation prospects and execute combined solicitations.
• Monitor raffles from other organizations and maintain a file of prize ideas and best practices.
• Lead ticket purchaser support for raffle ticket sales and the support email box.
• Support the Development Officer, Online Giving & Outreach, in collecting, organizing, and analyzing raffle ticket purchaser data and importing records into CRM.
• Assist with collecting, analyzing, and reporting on raffle campaign results.
• Support development and execution of strategies to engage existing and repeat raffle purchasers and convert them into donors (monthly donor focus).
• Coordinate notification of prize winners and prize pickup/delivery.
• Assume other related responsibilities and support the Annual Giving team as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in a relevant discipline (e.g., marketing, communications, fundraising) plus a minimum of 3 years related experience in fundraising or revenue-generating activities. An equivalent combination will be considered. Experience with annual giving plans and budgets is preferred. Knowledge of fundraising systems, structures, procedures, and strategies to recruit and retain donors. Proven success in annual campaigns, events, direct mail, planned giving, or major gifts is an asset.

Qualifications

• Highly effective interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate; establish and maintain positive working relationships.
• Analytical, organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills; ability to plan, prepare, and present analysis.
• Exceptional attention to detail and proofreading.
• Ability to work under pressure and with minimal supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication; ability to compose clear, concise, and compelling correspondence and reports.
• Experience communicating with a diverse audience through multiple channels.
• Donor-centered approach to campaigns, solicitations, recognition, and stewardship.
• Ability to exercise tact and discretion in internal and external interactions.
• Knowledge of marketing, privacy, and charity gaming regulations; awareness of emerging trends.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Fundraising database experience is an asset.

Additional

• You have: High integrity; creativity; balance, good judgment and objectivity; strategic thinking; collaborative approach; sense of humor.
• Excellent time management; ability to adapt to a dynamic environment.

Vaccination Note

Evidence of Health Canada approved vaccinations must be provided prior to your first day of work.

Recruitment Process

Canuck Place is committed to inclusive access and accommodations throughout the application and selection process. If you require accessibility accommodation, contact our People & Culture team at [e-mail].

We welcome applications from Indigenous persons, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and people of all sexual orientations, genders, and gender identities.

Application Process

Please submit your cover letter and resume at https://www.canuckplace.org/about-us/careers/ by February 23, 2026. We thank all applicants; however, only those shortlisted will be contacted.