Position Summary:

The Development Officer (DO) is a key fundraising leader at VJH Foundation, responsible for driving significant philanthropic revenue through strategic development initiatives—anchored by the Charity Classic golf tournament, the Foundation’s flagship fundraising event and a critical component of annual revenue. This role is ideal for a fundraiser who is both strategic and hands-on, and who is energized by ownership of a high-impact fundraising platform.

The DO is responsible for the strategic vision, planning, and execution of this complex, high-profile event, ensuring it delivers exceptional financial results, strengthens key relationships, and enhances the Foundation’s reputation. Successfully leading the Charity Classic represents a significant professional achievement and a hallmark of excellence in fundraising leadership. While the role involves overseeing execution, success is defined by fundraising performance, donor engagement, and long-term relationship growth.

In addition, the DO works with the team to develop clear, effective fundraising strategies across the development portfolio. They set measurable goals and explore innovative approaches aligned with the Foundation’s mission—ensuring all initiatives are positioned to maximize impact, revenue, and long-term donor relationships. As the development function continues to evolve, this role offers the opportunity to help shape future processes, priorities, and support structures.

Responsibilities

Fundraising:

• Develop fundraising strategies for assigned Annual Giving programs. Plan and execute these strategies while maintaining organizational alignment, communicating clearly and consistently, and tracking results.
• Charity Classic
• Third Party events
• Develop and implement strategies for assigned fundraising programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, promoting transparent communication, and tracking performance.
• Provide strategic and tactical support for the planning and execution of other fundraising programs as required. 

Relationship Building:

• Foster positive and long-term relationships with current and future supporters and partners including donors, corporate supporters, volunteers, and Interior Health personnel.
• Act responsibly, professionally, and with integrity in every supporter interaction.
• Contribute to the strengthening of supporter identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship programs and activities.

  Data Integrity and Content Management:

• Maintain complete, accurate donor and program/project records.
• Use the tools and data available for analysis and to inform decision-making.
• Assist with data entry and database management.

Communications:

With direction from the Senior Communications & Development Specialist

• Develop, plan, and execute program-specific marketing communication plans.
• Identify, develop, and share program-specific content across communications channels.

Team collaboration:

• Contribute to the VJH Foundation’s culture by understanding and supporting our Mission and Vision and actively demonstrating our Culture and Values.
• Providing coaching and support to Development Coordinators.

Qualifications, Skills & Knowledge

Fund Development Education & Experience:

• Post-secondary degree in nonprofit management, fund development, tourism, or event management, or equivalent experience is required. CFRE certification is an asset.
• Minimum of 5 years fund development experience is preferred; non-profit and healthcare experience is an asset. 
• Event management, campaign management, and project management skills with relevant experience.
• Demonstrated communications experience. Experience in the concepts, practices and techniques of non-profit marketing communications. Media relations experience is an asset. 
• Knowledge of fundraising systems, structures, and processes.
• Non-profit and healthcare experience is an asset. 
• Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE )certification is an asset.

Skills & Abilities:

• High degree of innovation, resourcefulness, thoughtfulness, and creativity.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills. 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and conflicting deadlines while maintaining a friendly, professional demeanor.
• Demonstrated good judgment, objectivity, and a high level of tact and discretion.
• Energetic, collaborative, and resilient with the ability to thrive in a changing, sometimes ambiguous environment.

Communication & Interpersonal Skills:

• Professional communication skills, both written and oral.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop rapport and relationships.
• Able to work well in a team environment. Experience working in a team environment and with volunteers is an asset.

Technical Skills:

• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in the full suite of Microsoft Office products.
• Experience working with database applications; experience with DonorPerfect is an asset.
• Experience working with graphics, marketing automation, social media and content management systems is an asset; experience working with MailChimp, Constant Contact, and Squarespace is an asset.

Other Requirements:

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and the ability to transport materials to and from events.
• Ability to periodically lift 10-15 pounds.

Benefits:

Salary range: Low $62,500, Mid $70,000, High $77,600 per year. 

Compensation: Great benefits package, contributions to the municipal pension plan and 4 weeks vacation to start. 

Position Type: Full-time.

Hours and location of Work: You are expected to work the hours necessary to fulfil your duties and responsibilities. Hours of work are subject to fluctuations and no overtime/additional pay is payable unless that is set out in writing in advance, and authorized by the Director of Development. Our core hours for VJHF staff are Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with up to one hour for lunch with ½ hour of this break period paid. A full-time schedule in the office is required for the first 8 weeks of your employment, after which you can transition to 1 day a week from home. Beyond this standard schedule, we support flexibility in work hours and location, including the ability to work from home for focused work, flex time when additional hours are worked, and reasonable adjustments to help balance family responsibilities, based on the needs of the role and subject to prior approval from the Director of Development. Upon request, the Director of Development will consider providing time off in lieu where you have worked significant hours in excess of your regular work schedule.

Application deadline: We are accepting rolling applications until the position is filled.

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