Manager, Donor Relations & Philanthropy

Children's Hearing & Speech Centre of BC; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

The Children's Hearing & Speech Centre of BC is seeking a Manager, Donor Relations & Philanthropy to lead the Centre's fundraising program and donor stewardship initiatives. You will build lasting relationships with major donors, sponsors, foundations and community partners to support listening and language services for children with hearing differences.

This part-time role (avg 25 hours/week) offers hybrid work and requires in-person collaboration at the Centre on Thursdays and flexible remote

Qualifications

• Five+ years in fundraising or related field.
• Proven success meeting fundraising goals.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Experience with donor CRM systems.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
• Warm, collaborative approach and passion for helping children and families.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Centre's annual fundraising program and donor stewardship initiatives.
• Cultivate trusted relationships with major donors, sponsors, foundations and community partners.
• Write sponsorship proposals and manage donor communications.
• Collaborate with Executive Director and staff to align fundraising with program goals.
• Represent the Centre in the community and at fundraising events.

Skills

Fundraising

Relationship management

Business development

Communication skills

CRM experience

Independent / organized

Donor stewardship

Community engagement

Tools

CRM system

Job description

Manager, Donor Relations & Philanthropy is responsible for inspiring philanthropic investment in the Children's Hearing & Speech Centre of BC by building authentic, lasting relationships with donors, sponsors, foundations and community partners. Reporting to the Executive Director, this role leads the Centre's annual fundraising program and donor stewardship initiatives, helping ensure that every child with a hearing difference has access to exceptional listening and spoken language services.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned relationship manager who enjoys both strategy and execution. The successful candidate is self-directed, organized, action-oriented and comfortable managing multiple priorities with minimal supervision. They take initiative, follow through on commitments, enjoy being out in the community, and are equally comfortable cultivating a major donor, writing a sponsorship proposal, or making thank-you calls. They thrive in an environment where relationships matter, results matter, and every day brings a new opportunity to make an impact.

This is a permanent part-time position averaging 25 hours per week. The position follows a hybrid work model. The successful candidate is expected to work from the Centre each Thursday to collaborate with colleagues and participate in meetings, with the remainder of the schedule worked remotely or in the community as appropriate. Occasional evening and weekend work is required for donor meetings, fundraising events and community activities.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of progressive experience in fundraising, relationship management, business development or a related field.
• Demonstrated success building trusted relationships and achieving fundraising or revenue goals.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Experience using a donor relationship management (CRM) system.
• Highly organized, self-motivated and comfortable working independently.
• A warm, collaborative approach and a genuine passion for improving the lives of children and families.