Development Officer

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Position Summary

BCIT Foundation is seeking a temporary, full-time (1.0 FTE ) Development Officer. This position builds and manages a major gifts portfolio and contributes to increasing philanthropic support in alignment with BCIT’s strategic priorities and BCIT Foundation’s revenue targets; cultivates relationships with individuals, alumni and industry partners to secure major gifts through identifying, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of prospects and donors; works closely with deans, faculty members, senior administrators, and the advancement team to identify fundraising projects for development and successful execution of strategic major gifts fundraising plans that build new and existing donor relationships that result in major gifts.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develops short- and long-term strategies to maximize major giving opportunities in conjunction with the Executive Director. Participates in the Foundation’s annual strategic planning process.
• Develops and implements comprehensive fundraising plans for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, closing and stewarding gifts for the assigned donor portfolio. Ensures goals for meaningful donor interactions (activity) and fundraising targets (financials) are met or exceeded in support of annual fundraising and project goals.
• Collaborates with team members on donor management to facilitate effective transition from annual to major giving as a way to increase overall fundraising results. Oversees ongoing prospect management through a moves management cycle.
• Coordinates and participates in strategy meetings, preparing briefing and debriefing materials in preparation for meetings with prospects, donors and stakeholders. Researches, develops, and writes proposals and grant applications.
• Develops donor and volunteer-facing collateral such as proposals, donor communications and reports. Prepares fundraising, portfolio and board reports as required and provides regular progress reports to the Executive Director.
• Establishes positive and constructive relationships with volunteers, senior administrators, faculty and staff, external agencies and Ministry representatives. Participates in various events, such as student, industry and donor recognition events to develop stronger connections.
• Develops and maintains a good working knowledge of the Institute’s activities, priorities, and needs in both teaching and research.
• Oversees the accuracy and maintenance of multi-year individual giving agreements and ensures fulfillment of stewardship. Creates and implements individual personal and tailored fundraising and stewardship plans to recognize and steward donors as gifts are received.
• Oversees the management and maintenance of individual donor and prospect accounts using the Raiser’s Edge database. Ensures gifts and pledges are accurately documented, processed and receipts are issued and actions are executed.
• Keeps abreast of the latest trends and techniques of charitable giving and the tax aspects of charitable gifts and incorporates into fundraising strategies.
• Provides direction, coaching and development of staff as assigned to specific projects, to promote individual and team competence, productivity, and donor-focused solutions.

Qualifications

• Diploma in marketing, fundraising, communications or business.
• Minimum 3 years’ fundraising or business development experience, preferably within a post‑secondary environment.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Advanced relationship management skills, with the ability to engage, motivate and leverage internal/external stakeholders.
• Advanced communication skills, with ability to present effectively to small and large groups.
• Ability to conduct research, gather data, analyze information, and prepare effective, accurate, and timely reports to support development objectives.
• Excellent organizational abilities, including priority setting, time management and project management skills.
• Advanced analytical skills and ability to exercise good judgment, to demonstrate an understanding of ethics related to development activities, and to use discretion in interactions.
• Solid knowledge of Canada Customs and Revenue Agency regulations and general financial literacy.
• Proficiency with standard office systems and applications and database management and social media skills.
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends, when required.
• Must have valid BC Driver’s License and access to efficient and reliable transportation.

Benefits – Why you’d love working with us

• Competitive pay
• Minimum of twenty-five days of vacation
• Competitive employer‑paid extended health and dental plan including access to a Health Care Spending Account of up to $500 if eligible!
• Defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements available
• Access to most BCIT Flexible Learning courses free of charge
• Wellness and Employee Assistance programs
• Complimentary membership with free access to the Fitness Centre, Gymnasium, and more
• Eligibility requirements apply; benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part‑time. For more information on our generous benefits, click here!

BCIT is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring for systemically oppressed groups who have been excluded from full participation at BCIT and the larger community. This includes Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2S/LGBTQIA+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

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Salary Range

$73,593 - $101,191, with a control point of $91,992 per annum

Additional Salary Information

The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and the maximum base salary for a position. The control point of the range represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications, and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred, or promoted between the minimum and the control point of the salary range for a job, taking internal equity into account. Salaries above the control point may be considered for extenuating circumstances and must be approved by an external governing body.