Development Officer, Gift & Estate Planning

Brainhunter Systems Ltd; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Development Officer for Gift & Estate Planning. This role is pivotal in cultivating future gifts, building meaningful relationships with donors, and inspiring support for cancer care initiatives. You will engage with a diverse portfolio of prospects, strategize fundraising approaches, and collaborate with teams to enhance donor relations. If you’re driven by a cause and possess strong communication and analytical skills, this opportunity allows you to make a significant impact in the fight against cancer while working in a supportive and innovative environment.

Benefits

5 weeks’ vacation

Comprehensive benefit package

Participation in Municipal Pension Plan

Office closures for holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in fundraising or donor relations.
• Knowledge of Canadian tax system and estate planning is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Cultivating relationships with 125-150 prospects through various outreach methods.
• Maintaining accurate information on prospects in Raiser’s Edge.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Fundraising Principles

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Creativity

Education

Degree or Diploma in a Related Field

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Database Management

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Requisition # 2429049

Job Location: Canada-British Columbia-Vancouver

Job Stream: Fundraising

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Number of Positions: 1

Start Date of Employment: ASAP

Posting Date: 23-Jan-2025

Travel Required: Occasionally

Languages Required: English

Full-Time Permanent

This is the most exciting time in the history of cancer research and care. We are on the cusp of true transformation. Cancer is the world’s biggest health crisis and the BC Cancer Foundation (BCCF) — the fundraising partner of BC Cancer — has launched an ambitious $500 million comprehensive healthcare campaign to lead this transformation and elevate cancer care for all British Columbians.

With over 90 employees working across five sites in B.C, and annual revenue of over $70 million, we are one of the largest non-profit organizations in B.C. We engage with over 100,000 donors and communities to inspire philanthropic investment in BC Cancer and we partner with some of the world’s leading researchers, oncologists and care providers.

At the BC Cancer Foundation, we are a professional, passionate and positive team who believe that we can help make a positive difference in the lives of all British Columbians and bring us closer to a world free of cancer.

We are driven by a collective purpose to be a catalyst, powering world-class innovation while supporting deeply personal cancer patient journeys.

About the Opportunity:

The Development Officer, Gift & Estate Planning, is responsible for cultivating future gifts through a portfolio of active planned giving donors, with a focus on the Lower Mainland. The primary goal of the position is to build relationships with donors and prospects, to engage with them and inspire them, and initiate gift & estate planning conversations and confirmations of future support. The Development officer will also identify, cultivate, and solicit current giving opportunities through their work and outreach.

Reporting to the Director, Gift & Estate Planning, key responsibilities of this role will include:

• Building, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding a portfolio of 125-150 prospects through face-to-face meetings, phone calls, emails, and stewardship opportunities.
• Building relationships with donors through strategic contact, to engage, inspire and secure future support, aligning with fundraising and activity targets.
• Developing an understanding of BCCF fundraising priorities, attending prospect and donor strategy meetings where necessary to recommend approaches.
• Maintaining accurate, strategic and timely information on prospects and donors in our database, Raiser’s Edge.
• Qualifying donors and prospects through regular activities and proactive identification of new opportunities and high-level prospects.
• Identifying new prospective donors, assessing their gift capacity and potential, uncovering facts that show how an optimum size gift may best be solicited; contributing to the development of targeted cultivation strategies.
• Engaging with BC Cancer partners and collaborative activities related to revenue generation across the Foundation.
• Evaluating site/program results with direct manager to identify potential challenges and respond to day-to-day concerns.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues in our Discovery Circle, Major Gifts and Donor Engagement teams within the Foundation on effective donor relations strategies.

Qualifications:

• A degree or diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution in a related field, plus a minimum of 3 years' experience in fundraising / donor relations, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Experience in gift planning, law, financial planning or accounting, and a clear knowledge and understanding of the Canadian tax system, estate planning and various gifting vehicles is ideal.
• Must have regular access to a vehicle and have a valid driver's licence.
• Some travel may be required for this role.

Core Knowledge + Skills:

• Superior verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to provide clear executive information.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of fundraising principles and practices; keen interest in new and innovative ideas for research and pipeline management.
• Ability to locate, analyze, interpret, synthesize and communicate information, financial data and reports into information that will guide qualification, cultivation and solicitation strategies and stewardship reporting.
• Demonstrated initiative, creativity, effectiveness and organizational skills and the ability to work well and within timelines.
• Demonstrated professionalism and tact in handling highly sensitive and confidential information ethically; adhering to professional standards and protecting the confidential information of BCCF and BC Cancer.
• Strong knowledge of the philanthropic climate and opportunities in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.
• Ability to work under tight timelines and competing priorities.
• Excellent computer skills including word processing, database/information management, email and internet. A knowledge of sophisticated fundraising software programs, preferably Raiser’s Edge would be an advantage.
• Ability to speak Punjabi, Mandarin or Cantonese would be an asset.
• Uphold and contribute to BCCF’s values of Professional, Passionate, and Positivity.

Salary Range: $60,000 to $78,000

What We Offer:

• 5 weeks’ vacation plus office closure between Christmas Eve and New Years, as well as half days office closures before each statutory holiday.
• Comprehensive benefit package including coverage for health, dental, vision and various paramedical services, plus participation in the Employee & Family Assistance Program.
• Participation in the Municipal Pension Plan.

BC Cancer Foundation is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity & inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, language, national or Indigenous origin, family or marital status, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation or socio-economic status.