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Development Officer

Development Officer

Veterans Transition NetworkVancouver, BC, Canada
5 days ago
Salary
CA$70,000.00–CA$75,000.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Temporary
Job description

Title : Development Officer

Reports to : CEO

Department(s) : Fundraising

Status : Full Time, 40 hours / week

Salary : $70,000 - $75,000 per annum

About the VTN

The Veterans Transition Network (VTN) is an award-winning Canadian charity that delivers group counselling programs for Veterans and RCMP members across Canada, helping them overcome trauma, improve family relationships, and transition from soldier to civilian.

VTN was incorporated in 2012, and over the past 10 years has expanded across Canada to establish a national footprint of operations staff, clinicians and program delivery. Today we offer our services to both men and women, in both official languages, from coast to coast, always free of charge.

After accomplishing its initial strategic milestone of national service delivery, VTN is now entering its second phase of strategic growth, with the goal of augmenting our services with new offerings and deepened impact.

We are seeking dedicated team members to join our excellent team and help us accomplish this task.

About the Role

The Development Officer is responsible for planning, implementing, and managing VTN's fundraising and development strategies to support the organization's strategic and program delivery goals. This role focuses on identifying, cultivating, and stewarding relationships with a broad range of donors, including high-net-worth individuals, corporations, foundations, and government departments. The Development Officer will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and the Communications Manager to ensure the development of communications and marketing materials that align with fundraising goals.

With good performance, this role has the potential to grow into a director’s position.

Job Duties

1. Strategy and Planning

  • Work with the CEO to create and update VTN's Fundraising / Development Plan and policies.
  • Attend high-level meetings with the CEO and senior VTN staff to provide strategic input on fundraising and development activities.
  • Collaborate with the CEO in organizational decision-making related to fundraising and donor engagement.
  • Collaborate with Director of Finance for medium and long term financial and development programming to ensure smooth operations and program expansion

2. Fundraising and Development

  • Identify and research funding prospects from the following sources :

    • o     High-net-worth individuals

    o     Corporations

    o     Foundations

    o     Federal and Provincial Governments

  • Develop and submit tailored funding proposals to each prospect, with support from the VTN team.
  • Collaborate with the Communications Manager to develop donor-focused communications and marketing materials, such as the Case for Support, pledge forms, and donor brochures.
  • Develop and execute individual donor campaign strategies (e.g., Annual Report, Remembrance Day, Giving Season).
  • Develop and lead Planned Giving (Estate / Will Giving) initiatives, including :

    • o     Developing and promoting planned giving programs to donors.

    o     Providing guidance and resources to donors interested in including VTN in their estate plans.

    o     Collaborating with legal and financial advisors to ensure smooth execution of planned gifts.

  • Develop and Lead Capital Campaign Fundraising efforts, including :

    • o     Assisting in the planning and execution of capital campaigns.

    o     Identifying and cultivating major donors for capital campaign initiatives.

    o     Collaborating with the CEO and Board to set campaign goals and timelines.

    3. Donor Cultivation and Stewardship

  • Create and implement cultivation and stewardship plans for new and existing donors, outlining responsibilities for VTN team members.
  • Strategically review and improve VTN's use of its Client Relationship Management (CRM) software to enhance donor relationship management.
  • Create and update stewardship profiles for each new donor constituent in the CRM, including :

    • o     Recommended engagement and recognition activities (e.g., social media, follow-up calls, events).

    o     Frequency and scope of engagement activities and written reports.

    o     Contact information for key stakeholders.

  • Communicate stewardship plans to the CEO, Operations Manager, and Communications Manager as applicable.
  • Write and submit interim and final reports to funders.

    • 4. Collaboration with Communications

  • Work closely with the Communications Manager to ensure alignment between fundraising goals and communications strategies.
  • Provide input and review donor-focused communications materials, including press releases, newsletters, and digital campaigns.
  • Collaborate on the development of marketing materials that support fundraising initiatives, such as the Annual Report, donor brochures, and case studies.

    • 5. Qualifications

  • A post-secondary degree in a relevant field (e.g., fundraising, nonprofit management, business) and 3+ years of development and fundraising experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience with Client Relationship Management software required

    • Blackbaud Raiser's Edge is preferred but not mandatory)

  • Strong grant writing and donor stewardship skills.
  • Knowledge of Planned Giving (Estate / Will Giving) strategies and best practices.
  • Experience in Capital Campaign Fundraising strategies and best practices
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to work in French considered an asset
  • Communications experience considered an asset

    • 6. Working Conditions

  • The successful applicant may work in a hybrid capacity from home or from our office in Downtown Vancouver
  • Full Time 40 hours per week – flexible working hours
  • Paid time off
  • Benefit Plan
  • Preference will be given to Candidates based in British Columbia