Senior Community Engagement and Development Officer

Every year tens of thousands of British Columbians lace up their shoes and walk for a parent who no longer remembers their name a neighbour facing a frightening diagnosis a future where Alzheimers doesnt get the last word.

The Walk for Alzheimers is one of BCs most beloved and enduring fundraising traditions. And Smart Savvy Associates is proud to partner with the Alzheimer Society of BC and Yukon to find the person who will take it further.

This is not a supporting role. As the Senior Development Office Signature Events & Fundraising youll own the strategy lead the relationships and drive the growth of a province-wide signature event that already has deep community roots and enormous potential.

What makes this opportunity different

Most fundraising roles ask you to build from scratch. This one hands you something real: a flagship event with history community loyalty and a mission that moves people. Your job is to grow it thoughtfully boldly and sustainably.

Youll work closely with volunteer Walk Chairs community organizations sponsors and internal teams. Youll be the connective tissue between the organization and the thousands of people who show up every year and youll shape what the next chapter of this program looks like.

This is a rare opportunity for a fundraiser who thrives on relationships someone who knows how to activate a community inspire volunteer leadership and turn local energy into lasting impact for families living with Alzheimers across BC.

WhatYoullDo

Lead fundraising strategy and performance

• Develop and execute the fundraising strategy for a large-scale province-wide signature event
• Drive year-over-year growth in revenue participation and community engagement
• Monitor performance across multiple communitiesidentifyingtrends risks and opportunities
• Manage budgets forecasting and financial performance for the program

Coach and mobilize volunteer leaders

• Recruit train and support volunteer Walk Chairs and committees across regions
• Coach volunteers to meet and exceed fundraising and participation goals
• Strengthen volunteer engagement and build leadership capacity at the community level

Build community and sponsor relationships

• Engage community organizations workplaces and local leaders to grow participation and support
• Build and steward relationships with sponsors and partners
• Represent the organization in presentations meetings and community outreach

Event oversight

• Provide leadership and oversight for Walk event planning and delivery in collaboration with the Events team.
• Ensure a consistent high-quality participant volunteer and partner experience
• Support peak campaign periods with hands-on leadership and problem-solving

Collaborate across the organization

• Work closely with Marketing & Communications Community Services and Volunteer teams
• Contribute to program evaluation reporting and continuous improvement
• Identifyand introduce new fundraising opportunities and approaches

What You Bring

• 5 years of experience in community fundraising signature events or peer-to-peer campaigns
• Proven success growing revenue and participation in large-scale multi-location fundraising initiatives
• Experience leading and coaching volunteer-led programs
• Confidence in public speaking presentations and making fundraising asks
• Strong relationship-building skills with sponsors community leaders and partners
• Experience managing budgets forecasting and financial performance
• Ability tooperatewith autonomy sound judgment and accountability
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple communities and timelines
• Adaptability and comfort in fast-paced evolving environments

Nice to have:

• Experience in nonprofit or mission-driven organizations
• Exposure to marketing and communications as it relates to fundraising campaigns
• Familiarity with donor databases such as Raisers Edge Salesforce or similar platforms

The Details

$68000 to $75000 base salary
4 weeks additionalorganizational closures
Extended health RRSP andadditionalwellness supports
Hybrid Vancouver BC (3 days in office)

Occasional travelacross BCand weekend workrequiredduring peak campaign periods

The Alzheimer Society of BC and Yukon supports approximately 85000 British Columbians living with dementia. Their culture is grounded in empathy purpose and genuine collaboration people here are motivated by the work and it shows.

If youre a fundraiser who thrives on relationships knows how to mobilize a community and wants to do the most meaningful work of your career wed love to hear from you.

About Smart Savvy Associates

Smart Savvy Associates is a specialized recruitment agency focused on marketing communications and creative roles. Based in Vancouver BC we partner with organizations across Western Canada to help them hire with clarity and confidence.

We believe diverse teams drive stronger results and are committed toequitableand inclusive recruitment practices. Candidates from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process please let us know.

Required Experience:

Manager

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary Salary: 68000 - 75000