Position Profile :
The Development Manager is a full time, 40 hour per week, permanent position, responsible for leading the direction of Wildlife Rescue’s robust Fund Development program.
Who YOU are :
You embrace the opportunity to bring new ideas and innovative approaches to a not-for-profit driven by our Mission, Vision and Values which we live and breathe every day.
Who WE are :
Established in 1979, Wildlife Rescue Association of BC is a leader in the rehabilitation of wild animals and iscommitted to educating the public on how to coexist peacefully with wildlife. Located in Burnaby, BC, we are western Canada’s busiest wildlife rehabilitation centre, with an average of over 6,000 animal patients admitted each year.
The Wildlife Rescue Association of BC is located on the ancestral and unceded homelands of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ and Sḵwxwú7mesh ̱ speaking peoples. We are grateful for the opportunity to be on this beautiful, shared territory.
Employee Perks and Benefit :
- Professional development funding and opportunities for career growth
- 3 weeks paid vacation to start
- A competitive extended medical and dental benefits plan, which includes :
o Teleadoc medical services
o Employee Life insurance
o Travel protection outside of Canada
o Access to Mental Health services including counselling, psychotherapy, and more
Highlight of Key Responsibilities :
Lead and supervise the day-to-day activities of the Fund Development department consisting of adiverse team of communications, marketing, and fundraising professionals
Develop annual and multi-year plans to achieve fundraising goals and objectivesIn collaboration with the Co-Executive Director, create and monitor the annual Fund Development budgetOversee initiatives, and regularly evaluate planned activities, in order to measure success, makerecommendations, and effectively communicate to the Executive team for presentation to the Board of Directors, Membership, and other stakeholders
Manage high-value relationshipsCultivate talent within the Fund Development team and explore opportunities for growthAct as a senior leader within the organizationWork closely with management from all departments to develop and maintain collaborative practices that support each department’s needsProvide additional support as needed for all fund development activitiesKey Qualifications & Experience :
Minimum 2 years of management experience with the ability to lead and motivate other in a remote team environmentKnowledge in developing, maintaining, and monitoring a program budget, and the ability to report back on KPIS and program milestonesExceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to foster meaningful relationships with externalstakeholders
Excellent organization and time management skills with the capacity to be highly adaptable to changing prioritiesExceptional proofreading, editing, and writing skillsProficiency with Salesforce CRM database, or similarFundamental knowledge of Microsoft Office suite including Word and ExcelCertified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) designation an assetOR the right combination of skills and experience—we are looking for the right fit for our team and encourage all interested candidates to applyNote :
All candidates must be willing to submit proof of current tetanus and COVID-19 vaccination and to obtain criminal record check as per policy.WRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; It is WRA’s policy to provide equal opportunity for all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion or creed, gender, age, disability, national origin, language, political belief, criminal record, pregnancy, marital status or sexual orientation. Reasonable accommodation will be made for persons with disabilities. This policy applies to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. If you need assistance or an accommodation,you may contact us at
