Job Description

One in five (22%) Canadians aged 15 years and over has one or more disabilities. In British Columbia and the Yukon, approximately 750,000 adults and 26,000 children have a disability that limits their independence and quality of life.Now in its 75th year, Easter Seals BC & Yukon is one of British Columbia's legacy charities operating for over six decades to provide programs and services to better the lives of children and adults with diverse abilities. Operated by the BC Lions Society for Children with Disabilities (Society), Easter Seals BC & Yukon has helped 1.1 million families in need through transportation services, Easter Seals Camps, educational classes, Easter Seals House, post-secondary bursaries at regional colleges and universities, community access services, and patient care programs.

As a registered charity, the Society relies on the generosity of donors to fund their programs and services. Through individual and corporate giving, grants, special events, and major gifts and bequests, the Society directs and stewards its funds with the strategic guidance and fiduciary oversight from its Board of Directors.

JOB OVERVIEW

Reporting to the President & CEO and as a member of the Senior Leadership Team at Easter Seals BC & Yukon, the Vice President, Engagement & Philanthropy, will advance the mission by increasing the reach of the organization's work, enhancing the overall reputation for excellence and expertise, driving the philanthropy strategy to fund current programs and services, and leading an exciting capital campaign.

The Vice President, Engagement & Philanthropy, will be responsible for retaining and growing a community of advocates, partners and donors. They oversee the planning and implementation of marketing and communication activities, as well as, providing input into human resources, financial management and business development opportunities.

The Engagement and Philanthropy staff is made up of talented and dedicated individuals. You will have the opportunity to further grow and recruit talent to this team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of Easter Seals BC & Yukon's fundraising, capital campaign, and marketing and communications strategies. Ensure these strategies are aligned to the organization's Strategic Plan, operational goals and objectives, and are well planned, well executed and on target.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the department functions and team, supporting performance excellence and fostering a welcoming workplace culture

Community Engagement

• Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy that influences community partners, service clubs, associations, donors and other key stakeholders
• Determine goals and metrics for fundraising programs; evaluate, monitor and report on progress against goals and on the key activities of fundraising programs, initiatives and staff.
• Identify, renew, and build fund development relations with the corporate sector, individual givers, service clubs, associations, and foundations.
• Lead the prospect development and management process. Ensuring best practices are followed and implemented.
• Work with team to ensure full integration and coordination of their programs to maximize donor engagement and fundraising results.
• Champion and oversee Easter Seals BC & Yukon's fundraising and event calendar; leading the development, execution, evaluation of highly successful engagements throughout the year to raise funds and elevate the profile of the organization within local and regional communities.

Capital Campaign

• Successfully execute a capital campaign strategy of $25 million on Vancouver Island.
• Along with the President & CEO and Capital Campaign Counsel, assess organization campaign readiness, and make recommendations to ensure Easter Seals can support a capital campaign.
• Work with team to identify and develop campaign materials including capital campaign plan and naming rights strategy.
• Working with the President & CEO, Board and Capital Campaign Manager, identify, recruit and train members of a capital campaign cabinet.

Marketing & Communications

• Lead the Marketing and Communications team to implement a comprehensive marketing and communications strategy, including media and public relations, internal communications, brand management, social media and direct marketing.
• Oversee the strategic and tactical execution of marketing campaigns and activities, including advertising, public relations, events, promotions.
• Elevate and drive brand awareness of Easter Seals BC & Yukon to become more recognizable amongst the community, strengthening brand visibility and positioning, and ensuring brand integrity across all internal and external channels.
• Recruit and Chair the Communications Advisory Committee

Requirements

What You Bring

A consummate relationship builder, the Vice President, Engagement & Philanthropy, will bring a solid track record and demonstrated ability to connect with a wide variety of stakeholders, corporations, business partners and government, securing the resources necessary to develop and expand education and programming at Easter Seals.

The selected candidate will have the capacity to adapt to a continually evolving environment and thrive in a publicly visible, autonomous and caring workplace while leading the development and delivery of new programs. Excellent leadership, interpersonal, negotiating and communication skills and a personal values alignment with the organization are hallmarks of a suitable candidate.

The Vice President, Engagement & Philanthropy, will be someone with the highest level of professional ethics who is passionate about providing a premium level of service, consistency and quality in partnership with the Senior Leadership Team.

Education & Work Experience

• Graduate of a post-secondary program

in fundraising, business, marketing, or communications, plus demonstrated professional development. Masters degree an asset. * 10+ years in a fundraising leadership role in BC and proven track record of fund raising results of $2-$4M annually. Minimum of 2 years in a management role.

• Capital Campaign experience an asset.
• Proven track record of soliciting and closing major gifts.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strategic thinker with a demonstrated ability to plan and execute a sound strategy to achieve the vision for the team and organization.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to facilitate collaboration among diverse groups, as well as, act as a mentor and coach.
• Polished oral and written communication skills.
• Volunteer or human resource management an asset.
• Well organized and self-managed with strong multi-tasking abilities
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy but also having the ability to step back and understand and assess the overall results and objectives.
• Ability to work effectively with other team members as well as function independently.
• Proven relationship building skills and ability to work collaboratively with outside parties.
• Effective decision-maker, able to evaluate priorities and risks, and make decisions in the organization's best interest.
• Ability to adapt to changing environments and priorities.
• Passionate about the Society, its mission, vision and long-term plan.

Benefits

Easter Seals values diversity and believes in motivating employees to do their very best. We have a stimulating and challenging work environment that encourages innovation and includes ongoing training and professional development opportunities, a competitive and comprehensive salary, and benefits package.

Work format: Hybrid.

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

Check status of the search process here:

Contact jocelyn@gerardsearch.com for more information.