Job Description

Location:

Squamish, BC

Salary:

$93,000 to $98,000

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 by the province of British Columbia and through donations, grants, sponsorships and other partnerships. SSCS is building a new affordable housing project on Harrow Road in Pemberton, BC. This $41M project provides a leading edge model of integrated affordable housing and a community service hub. The ground floor of this building, the community service hub, will provide essential programs and services serving the community. With 85% of funding secured for this project, the Senior Gifts Officer (SGO) will work with the Board, Campaign Committee and staff to secure the remaining $6.2M goal; helping create a welcoming and inclusive space for integrated program and service delivery in Pemberton.

Reporting to the Director of Development and External Relations and working closely with the SSCS team, board, campaign cabinet and consultants, the Senior Gifts Officer is responsible for:

Planning the cultivation, education, solicitation, and recognition of major and planned gifts. Connecting with major and planned donors and prospects, including individuals, corporations, and foundations.
Initially focused on the Harrow Road Capital Campaign, this position will progress to focus on major gifts and gift planning work for SSCS on an ongoing basis.

The work of this new position is to support SSCS in achieving its vision and mission with accountability for establishing a strong major gifts and gift planning program, both for capital as well as ongoing initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Based on the Capital Campaign Plan and identified prospects, develop an implementation plan specific to major and gift planning for the campaign, Provide substantive relationship building, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship support to and work with board members, campaign committee and SSCS staff to implement the campaign plan Represent SSCS to prospects including a complete spectrum of gifting opportunities In collaboration with Annual Giving, researches and identifies new major and gift planning prospects on an ongoing basis In collaboration with the Director, Development & External Relations, prepares income and expense budget goals for this area for approval and implementation Ensures the draft recognition and stewardship programs for donors, sponsors and naming opportunities are finalized, clear, appropriate and implemented Arranges appropriate tours and cultivation events, meetings and/or introductions of major donors, funders and major gift prospects to SSCS staff and board. Monitors and regularly reports on the campaign (weekly, monthly and as requested). Maintains and updates donor, funder, prospect communications and call reports in the Keela database. Participates in SSCS meetings
A Key component of this position will include working with the Senior Manager of Communications and Engagement to:

Explore and recommend marketing strategies and materials targeted to prospective donors using a variety of marketing tools. Contribute to the creation of regular major and planned giving features in SSCS publications, website and social channels. Assist in the implementation of SSCS Donor Stewardship programs. Assist in the implementation of events - identify major donors cultivation events, Provide feedback to all communication materials for information and cultivation of major and gift planning projects

Education and Experience:

Minimum 3-5 years of relevant and direct major gift and gift planning experience Demonstrated success in major gift work and gift planning An undergraduate degree in Business, Non-Profit Management, Marketing and Communications, Public Relations or similar. Work or volunteer experience in an organization related to social services and/or health. Participation in seminars or course work in fundraising with emphasis on major and planned gifts. CFRE designation is desirable.

Requirements for Employment:

All successful applicants must pass the vulnerable sector Criminal Record Check applicable to Provincial guidelines Signed Confidentiality and Employee Agreement form. Approved reference checks 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.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $93,000.00-$98,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Paid time off Vision care
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (required)
Experience:

Fundraising: 5 years (required)
Work Location: In person