Job Description

Location:

Squamish, BC

Closing Date:

Open until position filled.

Position posted on:

February 20, 2025

Start date:

March 15, 2025

Salary:

$ 74,000 - $78,000

Work Hours:

35hr/week Monday-Friday, with flexibility to work outside these hours as required.

About SSCS:

Founded in 1978, Sea to Sky Community Services (SSCS) is one of BC's most respected and


established community service organizations.


SSCS focuses on enhancing the lives of residents at every age and stage of life, providing over


40 high quality social service programs that strengthen individuals and build healthier


communities throughout the Sea to Sky corridor. The organization is core funded by the province


of British Columbia and supported by donations, foundation and government grants,


sponsorships, and other partnerships. Sea to Sky Community Services Society is a British


Columbia non-profit and a registered charitable organization.

Contribution:

SSCS is funded mainly by the provincial and federal governments, as well as donations, grants,


sponsorships and other partnerships. SSCS is entering into a 24-month period of intense


campaign work designed to help fund the Harrow Road project. The successful candidate will


be an integral part of the Development Office and will ensure that ongoing annual giving


support of SSCS continues throughout the capital campaign.


Reporting to the Director of Development and External Relations and working closely with the


SSCS team and consultants, the Fund Development Officer is responsible for:


All annual campaign initiatives including direct mail, events, liaison with departments,
community engagement, donor stewardship and prospect research


Collaboration with the Senior Development Officer and Stewardship & Administration
Coordinator as well as other SSCS staff


Connecting with donors and prospects, including individuals, corporations and
foundations


Developing donor profiles and providing input for their segmentation The work of this new position is to support SSCS in achieving its vision and mission with


accountability for establishing a strong annual development program in support of ongoing


initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Update and implement the Fund Development Plan.


2. Support the implementation of stewardship plans.


3. Engage in identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewarding of donors.


4. Monitor and report on the progress and status of donations and funding in support of


fundraising plans (weekly, monthly, as requested).


5. Follow up with donors and action items.


6. Respond to inquiries from donors.


7. Prepare solicitation letters and materials. Explore a diverse pool of strategies to build


relationships with Donors and prospects including different channels and coordinating


internally with the different team players.


8. Events Planning: identify donors cultivation events, presentations and public outreach.


9. Documentation: maintain updated documentation and interaction with the donors in


the Keela database.


A key component of this position will include working with the Revenue Development and


External Relations team members to:


10. Explore and recommend marketing strategies and materials targeted to prospective


donors using a variety of marketing tools.


11. Contribute to the creation of regular major and planned giving features in SSCS


publications, websites and social channels.


12. Assist in the implementation of SSCS Donor Stewardship programs.


13. Provide feedback to all communication materials for information and cultivation of


major and gift planning projects.


14. Evaluate and segment the prospect list so that the levels of giving are appropriately


placed.

Job Skills and Abilities:

1. Represents SSCS in the community by participating in any and all appropriate civic


organizations, social events, community and SSCS functions, etc.


2. Maintains membership and provides leadership in appropriate philanthropic associations


including the Association of Fundraising Professionals is an asset.


3. Maintains up to date knowledge and expertise in all aspects of philanthropy.


4. Maintains a high degree of motivation and superior work ethic consistent with the mission


and values of SSCS.


5. Ability to deal effectively with donors, volunteers, staff and the general public in a


professional and courteous manner.


6. Ability to organize workload, set priorities and manage multiple tasks.


7. Ability to work independently.


8. Ability to meet deadlines despite constant interruptions.


9. Good working knowledge of basic budgeting principles and procedures.


10. Excellent organizational skills.


11. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


12. Experience and skill at public speaking.


13. Flexible, outgoing team player, adapts quickly to rapidly changing priorities, interacts


effectively with a variety of personalities.


14. Good attention to detail, thorough and accurate.


15. Knowledge of Canada Revenue Agency, Federal and Provincial laws as they apply to


charitable work is an asset.


16. Knowledge of professional and ethical standards for fundraising executives through


membership in the Association of Fundraising Professionals.


17. Proficiency in the software programs used by Sea to Sky Community Services, including


Microsoft Office and Keela software.


18. Will be familiar with and adhere to all SSCS policies.


19. With financial support of SSCS, remains current in advances in the development field.

Education and Experience:

1. Minimum 3-5 years of relevant fundraising experience.


2. An undergraduate degree in Business, Non-Profit Management, Marketing and


Communications, Public Relations, or similar.


3. Work or volunteer experience in an organization related to social services and/or health


4. Participation in seminars or course work specific to fundraising.


5. CFRE designation is desirable.

Behavioural Expectations:

1. Support the mission, vision and values of the organization.


2. Treat others and their ideas with respect and dignity.


3. Set a good example for others.


4. Be an active coach for everyone in the organization.


5. Maintain the highest standards of honesty, integrity and communication.


6. Insist on excellence and be accountable to one another.


7. Build group cohesiveness and pride through teamwork.


8. Demonstrate confidence in Sea to Sky Community Services and its workforce.


9. Value and promote creativity and the change process.


10. Be a good communicator and listener; be available and visible.


11. Develop yourself to your highest potential.

Requirements for Employment:

Clear Criminal Record Check Signed Confidentiality and Employee Agreement form. Approved reference checks. Valid BC Driver's License Portfolio - examples of writing and promotional material.

Vacation & Leave:

Employees will accumulate 6% vacation pay on all hours worked. This


equates to a vacation accrual of 15 days or 3 weeks' vacation per year.

Health and Wellness Benefits:

After completion of the probationary period, employees will be


eligible to enroll in an extended benefits program that covers MSP premiums, dental, vision,


prescription medication, select alternative therapies, life insurance, and long-term disability. The


premiums of the plan are 100% employer paid.

Retirement Pension:

After 6 months, the successful candidate will be enrolled in the Municipal


Pension Plan with a matching contribution by SSCS.

Other Perks:

Casual dress, paid sick days, on-site parking, Employee and Family Assistance Plan,


and more.

Apply today:

If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, send a detailed cover letter


and your CV to jobs@sscs.ca


While we thank all candidates who wish to apply, only those selected for an interview will be


contacted.