Join Us at the BC SPCA and Make a Difference for Animals in the Thompson-Okanagan-Kootenay Region

At the BC SPCA, we’re dedicated to protecting animals and building stronger communities across British Columbia. We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Officer, Major Giving to join our team in the Thompson-Okanagan-Kootenay (TOK) region. In this role, you’ll cultivate meaningful relationships with donors, secure transformational gifts, and help shape the future of animal welfare in our communities. If you want to see the impact of your work every day, this is your opportunity to make it happen.

Position: Senior Officer, Major Giving, Thompson-Okanagan-Kootenay Region (TOK)

Status: Permanent/Full-Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Location: Kelowna OR Kamloops Community Animal Centre, BC – Hybrid

Classification: Exempt

Salary: $68,000 - $85,000 per year.

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

We value diversity, foster inclusion, and welcome applicants who align with our mission, vision, and values.

Role Overview

You will manage a portfolio of individual, foundation, and corporate donors in the TOK region, focusing on gifts of $5,000+ and supporting provincial initiatives. Your work will include:

• Leading donor strategy in the TOK region and managing relationships to increase the number of five-figure gifts.
• Developing and implementing personalized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans.
• Writing compelling proposals, letters, funding applications, and gratitude reports.
• Partnering with Executive and Senior Leaders, regional staff, and volunteers for face-to-face solicitations.
• Acting as a resource for colleagues managing donors with TOK-related interests.
• Using metrics and reporting to evaluate portfolio success.
• Identifying new prospects and contributing to mid-level donor pipelines.

Community & Collaboration

• Collaborate with the Senior Officer, Events (TOK) to grow event revenue.
• Engage with regional teams to support community involvement and share the BC SPCA story.
• Provide local stories, images, and content for Communications and Digital teams.
• Ensure donations are processed accurately and donor records are up to date in Raiser’s Edge.
• Attend team and organizational meetings, including in-person department meetings twice per year.
• Travel throughout the region as required, including occasional evenings and weekends.

Qualifications & Skills

• University degree plus 5–8 years of fundraising experience, with a focus on major giving (CFRE accreditation an asset) or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated success soliciting gifts of $25,000+ and managing high-capacity donor relationships.
• Excellent communication skills with a diverse audience.
• Highly organized, creative, solution-oriented, and resilient.
• Collaborative, professional, and team-oriented.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; familiarity with Raiser’s Edge preferred.
• Valid BC driver’s license and willingness to travel within the region.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, reconciliation, and BC SPCA values.

Benefits

• Full-time salaried position. Salary range: $68,000 - $85,000 per year.
• Three weeks vacation plus twelve sick days.
• Hybrid work model with opportunities for a modified work week.
• Competitive extended health benefits (eligible 1st of the 4th month).
• Employer RRSP matching (eligible 1st of the 4th month).
• Professional development opportunities after 12 months.

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

Check the status of the search process here