Development Officer, Major Gifts

Development Officer, Major Gifts

Location: Granville office and working remotely (hybrid)

Reporting to: Manager, Development

Job status: Permanent Full-time 1.0 FTE (75 hours bi-weekly)

Compensation: $67,254-$73,337

We want our staff to “thrive” not just survive, so Canuck Place is committed to living our values of care exceeding not just minimum wage but living wage in B.C. This means that regardless of role our entry level salary is a minimum of $28.20 per hour equivalent to $55,000 full-time annually.

ABOUT US

Canuck Place Children’s Hospice (CPCH) is British Columbia’s recognized pediatric palliative care provider. For over two decades, through the many programs and services we provide, we have made a significant difference in the lives of children with life-threatening illnesses and the families who love them. Be part of a talented and innovative team that takes pride in supporting and providing the highest quality pediatric palliative care.

It is the expectation for all roles across the organization to know the organization’s philosophy of pediatric palliative care and uphold a commitment to further ones knowledge. Our philosophy of pediatric palliative care is as follows: Pediatric palliative care improves quality of life, promotes comfort, and reduces suffering for children with life-threatening conditions (serious illness) and their families through a holistic approach addressing; physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs. It is collaborative person & family-centered care delivered using a team-based approach throughout the continuum of care across all ages and stages of illness, including bereavement. It values choice and honest and compassionate communication.

At Canuck Place we understand that uniqueness is powerful. We hold each other accountable for an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their experiences and ideas and know that they belong. We believe diversity drives innovation and the best pediatric palliative care for children and their families therefore we welcome that every person brings an individual perspective and experience to advance our mission. We have more work to do to advance diversity and inclusion and we are building a culture where difference is valued. We have a commitment to inclusion across gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity and disability status, to ensure our team members are empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. All staff are encouraged to contribute their perspective and lived experience through our internal employee groups such as Care 4 the Caregiver, Culture, DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging), Green Team, Truth and Reconciliation and Wellness Committees.

WHY SHOULD YOU CHOOSE TO WORK HERE?

Canuck Place careers are full of connection, community, and care. We aim to nurture a supportive culture rooted in compassion, collaboration and support while providing expert care to children and families. Our team includes individuals with a special blend of sensitivity, compassion, and appreciation for life. Canuck Place is where no moment is missed. A place where you can make a difference.

We offer competitive compensation and a benefits package focusing on wellness and self-care that includes:

• 20 days’ vacation (pro-rated to your full-time equivalency) to start with ongoing annual anniversary increases up to an organizational maximum of 45 days
• Up to two paid mandatory wellness days a year
• Generous paid leave including compassionate and special leave when you need it
• Municipal Pension Plan (MPP)
• 100% employer paid benefits package from your first day which includes extended health and dental and $1,500 annually for counselling
• Health and Wellness Spending account that provides up to $1,000 annually to ensure you can focus on the benefits that are important to you and your family
• Flexible working options
• Free meals on-site at the hospices
• Continuous paid training and development opportunities so everyone has the opportunity to learn new skills and grow
• Ongoing parental support including top up for maternity and parental leave and paid leave for new grandparents

YOUR ROLE

JOB SUMMARY

Working closely with and reporting to the Manager, Development, the Development Officer, Major Gifts is responsible for managing a blended portfolio of current and prospective donors whose engagement with Canuck Place Children’s Hospice reflects existing and emerging major gift potential. Sitting within the Major Gifts team, this role plays a critical function by identifying, qualifying, advancing, and stewarding donors who may give personally, through community engagement, or via family or corporate foundations.

Through relationship-based fundraising, the Development Officer, Major Gifts cultivates, solicits and stewards donors across multiple giving pathways, applying moves management principles to support donor growth, multi-year commitments and long-term philanthropic investment. The portfolio may include donors who are introduced to Canuck Place through community or student/youth-led initiatives, workplace or corporate activations, or individual giving, with a clear focus on transitioning these relationships toward sustained major gift support over time.

This role is well suited to a fundraiser who thrives at the intersection of engagement and strategy, enjoys working with donors at all stages of their philanthropic journey, and is motivated by building strong foundations for future major and legacy giving relationships. The successful candidate will bring strong interpersonal skills, sound fundraising judgement, skill in identifying and converting new prospects, and a commitment to inclusive fundraising practices, while working collaboratively with colleagues across Major Gifts and other Development teams to ensure a coordinated donor experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages a portfolio of current and prospective donors, community partners and emerging philanthropists, working with the Manager, Development to set strategies and tactics to achieve an annual revenue target ranging from $450,000-$600,000.
• Develops and executes individualized cultivation, solicitation and stewardship plans for donors giving personally, through third-party initiatives, and via family or corporate foundations with gifts ranging on average at the $5,000 to $100,000 level.
• Applies a disciplined moves management approach to support donor growth, multi-year commitments and increased levels of giving over time.
• Builds and maintains relationships with community groups and associations, schools and student-led initiatives, supporting creative, mission-aligned fundraising and philanthropic engagement.
• Identifies opportunities to transition community, student and event-based supporters into ongoing individual, corporate or foundation relationships.
• Acts as a key point of contact for assigned community and emerging major gift donor audiences, providing guidance, resources and stewardship support.
• Works collaboratively with Major Gifts colleagues to support donors who engage through various giving pathways. Giving vehicles may include gifts of securities, Donor Advised Funds, and other forms of donations used by individuals, foundations, and corporations.
• Prepares tailored proposals, impact reports and stewardship communications aligned with donor interests and Canuck Place priorities.
• Works closely with colleagues across Development, Communications, Events and Donor Services to ensure a coordinated and positive donor experience.
• Supports the planning and delivery of engagement opportunities and events for community, student and individual donor audiences.
• Tracks activity, engagement and results using the donor CRM, budgetary tracking, and prospect management tools.
• Monitors progress against goals, identifies challenges and manages up as required.
• Ensures accurate documentation, reporting and adherence to fundraising best practices.
• Assumes other related responsibilities, as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A related degree or diploma from a recognized educational institute or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Ideally 3-5 years or more experience of progressive non-profit fundraising experience including experience working with an individual giving, major gifts or planned giving portfolio. This experience should include managing a major gifts portfolio, meeting revenue goals for the assigned portfolio, and securing higher levels of revenue and engagement from existing and new donors where possible.
• Experience working with volunteers, community groups, or student-led initiatives is an asset.
• Involvement with the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) or working toward CFRE designation is an asset.

QUALIFICATIONS

What you bring to the role:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with attention to detail and follow-through.
• Comfort working across multiple giving pathways, including individual, community, corporate, and foundation support.
• Ability to think strategically while executing tactically in a dynamic environment.
• A collaborative, solution-focused approach and a positive team-oriented work style.
• Commitment to inclusive fundraising practices and student-led philanthropy.
• Discretion and professionalism when working with confidential information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with a donor CRM such as Virtuous or Raiser’s Edge; familiarity with collaboration tools such as Teams, Slack or Trello is an asset.
• Public speaking and presentation skills, both in person and virtually.

Please note:

• Evidence of Health Canada approved vaccinations must be provided prior to your first day of work.
• Flexibility is necessary, as this position may require occasional weekend and evening work and travel within and outside Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

We understand that the recruitment process is not a one size fits all, our inclusion values and flexibility extend to your hiring experience. Canuck Place is committed to providing inclusive access and accommodations throughout the application and selection process. We are continuously working to improve our systems, policies, and practices to ensure our employees, in all their diversity, can succeed. Should you require accessibility accommodation through the recruitment process, please contact our People & Culture team at recruitment@canuckplace.org and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Canuck Place Children’s Hospice hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equality and diversity within its community and to a welcoming and inclusive workplace. We especially welcome applications from Indigenous persons, visible minority group members, persons with disabilities, people of all sexual orientations, genders and gender identities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please submit your cover letter and your resume at https://www.canuckplace.org/about-us/careers/ by January 30, 2026. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates who have been short-listed will be contacted.