Fundraising & Communications Lead

Seniors Services Society of BC; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off between Christmas andNew

Paid birthday leave

Extended health and benefits

Professional development and wellness

RRSP matching up to 2% after 24 months

AFP membership and conference

Opportunities to contribute to seniors

Job summary

Seniors Services Society of BC (SSSBC) in New Westminster, BC is seeking a strategic Resource Development Officer to lead fundraising, donor engagement, and communications. You will develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy, grow philanthropic revenue, and oversee external vendors for annual reports, newsletters, and the website.

Reporting to the CEO, you will maintain a weekly social media presence, build donor relationships, manage grants, and collaborate with the Board to

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive fundraising experience including leadership and donor relations.
• Proficiency in CRM systems, donor databases and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of donor stewardship, relationships and communications.
• Excellent grant writing, stakeholder engagement and presentation skills.
• Budget management experience.
• Comfort with social media content and scheduling tools.
• Experience overseeing external vendors or contractors.
• Valid BC Driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Clear Criminal Record Check including vulnerable sector clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement annual fundraising plans and revenue targets.
• Identify opportunities for growth in major gifts, grants, corporate partnerships, and legacy giving.
• Build and maintain a donor pipeline and steward major donors.
• Cultivate donor relations and develop recognition programs; monitor data quality.
• Research and secure grants from foundations, corporate entities and government.
• Oversee communications vendors for Annual Impact Report, quarterly newsletter, and website; ensure timely deliverables and alignment with fundraising goals.
• Lead fundraising events and campaigns; coordinate sponsorships and partnerships.
• Provide fundraising coaching and reports for the CEO and Board; prepare monthly metrics.
• Contribute to program development, data analysis and reporting; supervise practicum students.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Donor relations

Grant writing

Budget management

Social media

Vendor oversight

CRM systems

Communication

Team leadership

Project management

Tools

CRM systems

Donor databases

Microsoft Office

Social media scheduling tools

Job description

Seniors Services Society of BC (SSSBC) in New Westminster, BC is seeking a strategic Resource Development Officer to lead fundraising, donor engagement, and communications. You will develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy, grow philanthropic revenue, and oversee external vendors for annual reports, newsletters, and the website.

Reporting to the CEO, you will maintain a weekly social media presence, build donor relationships, manage grants, and collaborate with the Board to