SVP Enagement and Events Manager

WHO WE ARE: A community of philanthropists and changemakers. We’re a grantmaking foundation, but we give differently. At SVP, we’ve re-imagined the role philanthropy can play in our communities. Through our venture philanthropy model, we find, fund, strengthen, and scale nonprofits with the ultimate goal of helping vulnerable children, youth, and families in B.C. thrive. We also strive to educate and engage philanthropists. To do this, we use the time, talent, treasure and ties of the SVP community--our 150+ SVP Partners (our donors), the SVP team, and our 30+ nonprofit organizations (our Investees and Alumni).

Our Partners don’t just give financially—they also contribute their skills, experience, expertise and networks to help strengthen the organizational capacity of the nonprofits we support. By combining funding with hands-on support, we aim to strengthen individual organizations and contribute to a stronger nonprofit sector overall.

HOW WE WORK: We foster a people-first culture, recognizing that meaningful change happens when our team members feel valued and empowered. Our work can at times be fast-paced but not at the expense of work-life balance. Collaboration is in our DNA—we bring together donors and community leaders to drive change. It is also a core part of our work culture. We are a small team of problem-solvers who wear many hats, often shifting between different priorities and responsibilities within the same day. Everyone works at both the big-picture and hands-on level—you might be shaping an approach one moment and updating Salesforce or troubleshooting event logistics the next. We strive to be flexible, take initiative, and embrace the complexity that is inherent in our work. We celebrate different workstyles and bring our whole selves to work. We work hybrid workweeks in Vancouver and we enjoy spending one and a half days (or more) together in our shared office. Given the nature of in-person events, you will be required to be a resident of B.C. and live within commuting distance of Vancouver, B.C.

THE JOB: This role is about delivering high-quality SVP events and implementing SVP’s Partner engagement model.

A core part of SVP’s model is activating our Partners not only as donors, but as volunteers, advisors and connectors who contribute their expertise and networks to help strengthen the nonprofits we support. You’ll be the go-to person for making this happen in our day to day—coordinating Partner Volunteer opportunities, understanding Partners’ interests and expertise, connecting them with meaningful ways to contribute to our capacity-building programming, ensuring strong communication and coordination, and building and managing the systems that connect Partner skills and expertise with Investee/Alumni capacity-building needs.

You’ll also help implement learning, philanthropic education and community-building experiences that strengthen the Partner experience and deepen connection to SVP and our work. On the events side, you’ll manage larger events, smaller knowledge and social events, online events and other community gatherings end to end. You’ll also gather data, feedback, and capture stories that strengthen Partner engagement, improve our capacity-building work, and help tell the story of our impact.

Working within plans established by the Director of Development and Senior Manager, Programs, you’ll take ownership of the day-to-day implementation of this work.

A typical month might include:

• Planning and delivering approved SVP events from start to finish, including larger events, (e.g., AGM, Impact Open Pickleball Invitational), smaller social events and online webinars, with responsibility for project management, timelines, vendors, communications, run-of-show, materials, budgets and on-the-day coordination.
• Coordinating day-to-day Partner engagement, including onboarding, invitations and communications, follow-up, and connecting Partners to relevant volunteering, learning and event opportunities.
• Coordinating Partner Volunteer activities end to end, working with the Senior Manager, Programs to connect Partner skills and expertise with identified Investee/Alumni capacity-building needs and with the Director of Development on Partner engagement and relationships.
• Building and maintaining the systems and data needed to track Partner interests, expertise, opportunities, matches, participation and follow-through.
• Implementing approved Partner learning, philanthropic education, community-building, stewardship and recognition activities, including sponsorship outreach for relevant engagement opportunities.
• Gathering feedback and capturing Partner, event and Investee/Alumni stories to help strengthen Partner engagement, events and capacity-building programming, and working with the Communications Manager to help share and amplify them.

ACCOUNTABILITY: This role is accountable to the Director of Development and the CEO.

WHO YOU ARE

Our ideal candidate has the competencies (skills, knowledge, experience & expertise) listed below.

1. Event Planning & Execution:

• Project Management: Ability to lead end-to-end planning and execution of events (50-80+ attendees), managing multiple aspects of an event, balancing logistics, budgets, timelines, vendors, and internal contributors efficiently.
• Attention to Detail: A sharp focus on the details that make events successful—venue, catering, registration, run-of-show, accessibility, and participant experience, etc.
• Problem Solving & Anticipation: Ability to anticipate potential challenges, address problems proactively and stay calm under pressure when plans change.

2. Relationship Building, Partner Engagement & Volunteer Coordination

• Relationship Building: Ability to build trust and rapport with a diverse group of stakeholders, including Partners (donors), Partner Volunteers and Investee/Alumni organizations.
• Volunteer Coordination: Ability to coordinate volunteer relationships and activities, including matching, onboarding, communications, scheduling and follow-through.
• Engagement & Follow-Through: Ability to understand Partners’ interests, skills and goals and proactively connect them with meaningful volunteering, learning and engagement opportunities.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication, with the ability to connect with a diverse group of stakeholders, including Partners (donors), donor prospects, and Investee/Alumni organizations, through various mediums.
• Cultural Competency: Ability to navigate perspectives, power dynamics and diverse communication styles with sensitivity and discretion while ensuring inclusive, respectful engagement.

3. Administrative:

• Organization & Systems: Strong organizational skills and ability to build, maintain and improve practical systems and processes that keep engagement activities, Partner expertise, matches, commitments and information on track.
• Tech Savvy & Quick Learner: Ability to quickly learn new systems, tools, and processes with minimal guidance.
• Engagement Data & Systems: Ability to maintain accurate stakeholder and engagement data, track participation, interests and feedback, and synthesize insights to support continuous improvement.
• Time Management: Effective at prioritizing tasks to balance ongoing administrative work with event support and relationship building.

4. Initiative & Collaboration:

• Initiative & Ownership: Ability to notice gaps, anticipate needs, recommend improvements, take responsibility for moving work forward and follow through without waiting for detailed direction.
• Decision Making: Ability to make routine decisions independently, recognize when something requires input, and bring forward risks or issues early.
• Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Ability to navigate overlapping responsibilities with other team members, balancing independent ownership with collaborative work.

5. Nonprofit Sector Knowledge:

• Understanding of Nonprofit Landscape: A strong grasp of nonprofit dynamics, particularly in stakeholder stewardship and Partner relationships, to support effective communication and engagement.
• Sector Sensitivity: Ability to consider power dynamics, equity issues, and stakeholder perspectives when communicating and engaging in relationship-building activities.

DIVERSITY: SVP Vancouver is an equal-opportunity employer, and we are committed to cultivating a team that reflects the diversity of Vancouver. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or domestic partner status, veteran status, medical condition, mental or physical disability which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties without reasonable accommodation.

BENEFITS: The salary range for this role is $63,000-$70,000 plus comprehensive benefits, including 4 weeks paid vacation and paid leave during our holiday office closure. The SVP team also has the flexibility to complete their work in four days a week.

ACCESSIBILITY: Please note, SVP’s main office space is located on the third floor with an elevator for access to the office. The office is a shared work space, which includes hot desks and small private offices available for booking.

POSITION DATES: The desired start date for this position is immediate. This is a parental leave position with an anticipated end date of mid-September 2027. Subject to organizational needs and funding, there may be a possibility of extension; however, an extension is not guaranteed.

We take a thoughtful, human-centered approach to hiring. All applications are reviewed by our team and not screened using automated or AI-based tools. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for the interview process will be contacted.

HOW TO APPLY: Please complete the questionnaire and upload a résumé as a PDF by clicking the apply now button.

Please note, applications for this role will close on Sept. 21st at 5:00 PM PST. We'll review applications on a rolling basis so encourage applicants to apply early.