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JOB OPPORTUNITY: Manager, Philanthropy                                                              
 
Manager, Philanthropy  Competition #05-25
 
About Our Opportunity:
 
Working within the mission, vision, values, and person-centered philosophy of the Agency, the Manager is responsible for developing and managing all activities related to a portfolio of current and prospective donors including direct mail, email solicitation, third-party fundraisers, major giving, corporate giving, and foundation giving. This role will be accountable for building an active portfolio by cultivating relationships with existing individual donors, identifying new prospects, and implementing strategies to engage and secure commitments of both current and pledged gifts.
 
 We Value You- Benefits:

• Flexible scheduling
• Three weeks’ vacation for full-time staff * entitlement increases from there
• Three paid household leave days a year*
• Two paid Wellness Days a year
• Paid sick days
• Two and a half paid Agency days for full-time staff *
• Five paid days for education leave/year
• One paid Moving Day/year
• Subsidized professional association annual dues (if applicable)
• A work culture that values transparency, teamwork, learning, fairness and integrity

*(pro-rated for part-time staff)
 
Health and Wellness Resources:

• Generous health/dental benefits after 3 months.
• Three flex benefit options to meet your individualized needs
• Option of psychological/counselling services (up to $1500/year)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Long Term Disability Plan
• Insurance, Travel insurance, ++

Pension: Municipal Pension plan enrollment for eligible employees
 
Work Hours: Full-time hours of 35 per week
 
Salary: Salary: Grade MGS6 - $79,934.40 annually with step progression to $88,634.00
 
Location: East Vancouver with the possibility of working Hybrid (in office, with the community, and home)
 
Posting End Date: Posting will remain open until filled
 
What do you need to succeed?
 
Education, Training, Experience

• 3+ years of experience and demonstrated success developing and growing major and planned giving fundraising results in a complex not-for-profit organization
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Experience with online fundraising platforms (Raisers Edge NXT)

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Exceptional interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
• Excellent writing and editing skills 
• A systems thinker with strong attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and work under shifting priorities and deadlines
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills
• A deep knowledge of donor relationship management
• A strategic thinker with the ability to conceptualize and think through multi-faceted problems combined with the ability to deliver results
• Able to seek out opportunities and anticipate challenges, and identify strategies for successful implementation
• Actively seeks opportunities to build relationships, with a demonstrated track record of success in developing and maintaining productive relationships with a diverse group of personalities, including donors, volunteer leaders and committee/Board members
• Will be engaging, approachable, diplomatic, and collaborative and will thrive on a high level of interaction with others. Highly service-oriented and persuasive
• Superior written and verbal communication skills. Skilled presenter and public speaker. Can represent the organization in a professional, credible, and compelling manner. Active listening skills.
• Solid understanding of planned giving vehicles such as bequests, gifts of securities, donor-advised funds, endowments, life insurance, annuities, etc.
• Knowledge of CRA guidelines for charitable giving

 
Additional Requirements

• Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check

How to apply:
If this describes you, please submit your application to us through our website, https://fsgv.ca/careers/
 
Short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. We thank all candidates and searchers for your interest.
 
We believe in the power of inclusion and the power of enabling all our staff to thrive by embracing diversity and fostering equality. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all staff that dismantles barriers and creates opportunities. Our organization is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce representing the communities we proudly serve while encompassing the principles of equity, inclusion and diversity. Decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, and all other terms and conditions of employment will be made without regard to race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, political beliefs, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or non-applicable criminal condition.
 
If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process or are an internal candidate, please email your resume and cover letter (indicating the competition number #05-25 in the email subject line) to hrinbox@fsgv.ca.
We gratefully acknowledge that our programs are delivered on traditional and ancestral lands and waters of the Coast Salish peoples, including the Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil Waututh), Qayqayt, Katzie, Kwantlen, Kwekwetlem, Semiahmoo, Matsqui, and Tsawwassen First Nations. Huy ch q’u.
 
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JOIN US FOR A MEANINGFUL CAREER HELPING OTHERS AND BRING YOUR AUTHENTIC SELF!
 
About Us

When you work with us, you will join a caring team of people who will value you as a whole person. You will also have the opportunity to do meaningful, leading-edge work that has a direct impact on the local community.

At Family Services of Greater Vancouver, we have been helping people in crisis since 1928. We are a non-profit working to support and empower individuals, families, and communities. We offer programs and services designed to help people develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence to create positive change in their lives. Our staff operates from an evidence-based, trauma-informed lens to meet people where they are and get them where they want to be.

We help people develop skills and knowledge, empowering our neighbours to create positive change in their lives. Our team is made up of more than 360 staff, including expert counsellors and support workers who provide compassionate, client-centred care to youth experiencing homelessness, families and children impacted by trauma, victims of domestic violence, and other vulnerable people from an evidence-based, trauma-informed lens. We believe in building a brighter future for all British Columbians and providing a supportive and inclusive workplace for all our staff.