Senior Development Officer, Corporate Relations (14-Month Contract)

The BC Cancer Foundation is at the forefront of a transformative era in cancer research and care.

As the fundraising partner of BC Cancer, we are driving bold initiatives that inspire hope and save lives. Cancer is the largest health challenge globally, and we are mobilizing communities, partners and collaborators across British Columbia to accelerate wild-impact solutions.

With a team of over 90 staff across five sites, more than $110 million in annual revenue, and a donor base of over 80,000, we are one of the province’s largest non-profit organizations. We have a purpose-driven, high-performing culture – fuelled by talent, data and technology to accelerate progress and shape the future of cancer care.

We are a passionate, professional and positive team committed to advancing cancer research and supporting patients and families throughout their journey.

About the Opportunity:

The Senior Development Officer, Corporate Relations plays a vital role in building and maintaining strong relationships with corporate partners. The Senior Development Officer will manage a portfolio of corporate partners and prospects and collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure alignment between donor priorities and institutional goals.

Reporting to the Senior Director, Corporate Relations, responsibilities will include:

Corporate Fundraising, Stewardship & Growth

• Cultivate, secure and steward corporate gifts in the $25,000 to $1,000,000 range
• Identify giving patterns of current corporate donors and high level prospects; identify corporate donors with potential for growth and increased involvement with BCCF
• Develop an understanding of BCCF fundraising priorities, attend prospect and donor strategy meetings where necessary to recommend research strategies and approaches
• Prepare corporate partnership proposals and presentations

Prospect Development & Strategic Portfolio Management

• Identify new prospective corporate donors, assessing their investment capacity and potential, uncovering facts that show how an optimum size gift may best be solicited, contributing to the development of targeted cultivation strategies
• Qualify new corporate prospects for further action in line with organizational fundraising priorities
• Set and achieve aspirational annual activity goals aligned with the priorities of the Foundation and BC Cancer related to: strategic corporate donor engagement; solicitations (current and planned gifts) and the success rate of same; and collaborative activities related to revenue generation across the Foundation

Collaboration, Programs Support & Data Management

• Collaborate with regional teams to provide assistance and oversight with corporate partnerships to ensure they are supported with the tools and processes to achieve revenue targets
• Participate in the planning and evaluation of fundraising programs, campaigns, projects and events to ensure that the focus and integrity of the BC Cancer Foundation is maintained and resources deployed where appropriate.
• Maintaining accurate, strategic and timely information on prospects and donors in our database, Raiser’s Edge, through coordination with database staff

Qualifications

• 5+ years related experience, preferably working within corporate fundraising or community investment within a corporation, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• A willingness to work beyond core work hours, as the occasional evening or weekend may be required
• Sponsorship knowledge
• Marketing agency experience is a bonus

Core Competencies

• Corporate Fundraising & Stewardship – Proven ability to cultivate, solicit, and steward corporate gifts at the mid to high‑value level.
• Prospect Development & Strategic Portfolio Management – Strong skills in identifying, qualifying, and advancing corporate prospects using strategic cultivation and solicitation approaches.
• Strategic Planning & Goal Achievement – Demonstrated ability to set, manage, and achieve ambitious fundraising and activity goals aligned with organizational priorities.
• Proposal Development & Donor Communications – Experience preparing compelling corporate partnership proposals, presentations, and donor-facing materials.
• Collaboration & Cross‑Functional Partnership – Ability to work effectively with regional teams and internal stakeholders to support revenue growth and partnership success.
• Data Management & Fundraising Systems – Strong attention to detail in maintaining accurate donor and prospect records and using CRM systems to inform strategy and decision-making.

Salary Range: $78,000 to $98,000

What We Offer:

• 5 weeks’ vacation plus office closure between Christmas Eve and New Years, as well as half days office closures before each statutory holiday
• Comprehensive benefit package including coverage for health, dental, vision and various paramedical services, plus participation in the Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Participation in the Municipal Pension Plan
• A people-centred workplace recognized as one of B.C.’s Top Employers for 2026, fostering strong culture, employee well-being and progressive people practices

BC Cancer Foundation is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity & inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, language, national or Indigenous origin, family or marital status, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation or socio-economic status.