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<p>Since 1971, Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Community Services has been dedicated to building stronger, more inclusive communities. Guided by our vision of <i>an inclusive community where everyone can grow, flourish, and belong</i>, we meet people where they are and support them in discovering their unique strengths and abilities.</p><p>Alongside this legacy, Cythera Transition House Society has been a trusted presence in the community since 1984. As an anti-violence agency, Cythera supports adults, youth, and families impacted by abuse. Through safe housing, counselling, advocacy, and holistic services, Cythera empowers individuals on their path forward—always with compassion, respect, and care.</p><p>Together, Community Services and Cythera stand as pillars of support for the Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, and Katzie communities. By combining decades of experience, a deep-rooted community presence, and a shared commitment to safety, belonging, and resilience, our two organizations create a powerful affiliation of care for those who need it most.</p><p>As Director, Fund Development and Marketing &amp; Communications for both organizations, you will carry forward our stories, inspire support for our missions, and help ensure a sustainable future for this collective work.</p><p><strong>OUR OPPORTUNITY</strong></p><p>We are seeking a strategic, community-centered leader to join our Leadership Team as the Director, Fund Development and Marketing &amp; Communications. This role is pivotal in advancing our mission by shaping how we engage with donors, partners, and the broader community.</p><p>As a member of the Leadership Team for both organizations, you will guide a talented team and oversee all aspects of fundraising, branding, public relations, and communications—through a lens of equity, inclusion, and relational leadership.</p><p>This position is about more than financial sustainability. It is about uplifting stories of resilience and connection, creating space for community voice, and ensuring equity is at the heart of everything we share.</p><p><strong>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE</strong></p><p><strong>Fund Development &amp; Donor Relations</strong></p><ul><li>Lead a values-driven fund development strategy grounded in trust and relationship-based giving.</li><li>Secure funding opportunities from individuals, foundations, corporations, and government.</li><li>Oversee donor communications, stewardship strategies, CRM systems, and reporting.</li><li>Partner with program teams to craft proposals and impact reports that authentically reflect community voice.</li></ul><p><strong>Marketing &amp; Communications</strong></p><ul><li>Develop and implement a communications strategy that promotes accessibility and amplifies diverse perspectives.</li><li>Act as spokesperson and support the Executive Director with speeches, presentations, and media relations.</li><li>Guide brand stewardship to ensure messaging is inclusive, strengths-based, and community-informed.</li><li>Oversee all print and digital channels, including website, email, and social media.</li></ul><p><strong>Leadership &amp; Strategy</strong></p><ul><li>Contribute to strategic planning, financial oversight, and organizational culture as part of the Leadership Team.</li><li>Align fundraising with financial goals and support accreditation efforts.</li><li>Drive equity-focused change initiatives across the organization.</li></ul><p><strong>People &amp; Culture</strong></p><ul><li>Build and mentor a high-performing team with a strengths-based, coaching-focused approach.</li><li>Foster a culture of learning, innovation, and reflective practice.</li><li>Support succession planning and equity in leadership pathways.</li></ul><p><strong>External Engagement &amp; Advocacy</strong></p><ul><li>Represent the Agency at community events, conferences, and with media and government stakeholders.</li><li>Strengthen relationships with donors, funders, and local partners.</li><li>Lead campaigns and events that raise the Agency’s profile and invite public support.</li></ul><p><strong>WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO OUR ORGANIZATIONS</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Experience:</strong> Minimum 5 years in senior leadership roles within fund development, communications, or community engagement (preferably in nonprofit, social services, or public sector).</li><li><strong>Education:</strong> Post-secondary education in communications, nonprofit management, business, or related field.</li><li><strong>Knowledge:</strong> Inclusive marketing, fundraising ethics, donor relations, and EDI-informed storytelling.</li><li><strong>Leadership Skills:</strong> Proven ability to build and lead teams, navigate complex portfolios, and embed equity into strategy.</li><li><strong>Strengths:</strong> Excellent communication, collaboration, and consensus-building skills; culturally humble and values-driven.</li></ul><p>This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact in a community-based organization that values authenticity, collaboration, and empowerment. As Director, you will shape the stories we tell, strengthen the partnerships we build, and ensure our work is sustainable for years to come.</p><p><strong>TO APPLY</strong></p><p><a href="https://easyapply.co/job/director-fund-development-and-marketing-communications?rcid=community_services" target="_blank">CLICK HERE TO APPLY</a></p><p><i>We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the communities we proudly serve, while encompassing the principles of equity, inclusion and diversity. We strongly encourage applications from people of colour, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, people of all gender expressions and sexual orientations including queer, trans, and two-spirit people. In our words and actions, we recognize the challenges for those facing inequalities, while acknowledging our privilege, as we continuously strive to remove bias and reduce barriers that individuals may experience in the hiring and job-seeking process. We invite feedback from all applications who apply for roles within the Agency.</i></p>

Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows  Community Services

Director, Fund Development and Marketing & Communications

<h2>Summary</h2><p>Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation is entering an exciting new chapter under new leadership, and we are seeking our <strong>first-ever Major Gifts Officer (MGO)</strong> to launch and grow our major gifts program. This is a rare opportunity to <strong>design, implement, and lead a program from the ground up</strong>, leveraging a long history of philanthropy and a deeply engaged community of donors.</p><p>Reporting to the Executive Director, the MGO will work <strong>hand in hand with the Executive Director and Communications Coordinator</strong> to create compelling cases for support, craft donor journeys, and ensure every stage of the donor lifecycle is documented through <strong>Raiser’s Edge and a disciplined moves management system</strong>.</p><p>This role requires a strategic builder—someone who thrives on innovation, relationship management, and translating donor passion into transformational gifts. Experience in major gifts is essential, with exposure to estate and legacy giving and corporate philanthropy as strong assets. This position will <strong>expand in scope as success is achieved</strong>, offering both professional growth and meaningful impact in the community we serve.</p><h2>About us</h2><p>Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation fuels excellence in local healthcare by funding life-saving equipment, innovative programs, and patient-centered initiatives that government funding alone cannot cover. Through strategic fundraising and community partnerships, we strive to improve the quality of care and health outcomes for all residents.</p><h2>What you will do</h2><p><strong>Fundraising &amp; Strategy Development</strong></p><ul><li>Collaborate with the Executive Director to design and execute a multi-year major gifts strategy, focused on donor growth and increased giving levels.</li><li>Build and manage a portfolio of major gift prospects, leading the donor journey from identification and cultivation through solicitation and stewardship.</li><li>Partner with the Executive Director and Communications Coordinator to develop compelling cases for support tailored to donor interests and hospital priorities.</li><li>Integrate a moves management system within Raiser’s Edge to track, document, and advance donor relationships systematically.</li><li>Support planned giving and estate strategies, cultivating relationships with professional advisors and promoting giving vehicles such as bequests, securities, and property.</li><li>Conduct prospect research, prepare customized proposals, and undertake grant writing for corporate and family foundation support.</li><li>Evaluate progress against goals and adjust strategies to maximize results.</li></ul><p><strong>Donor Relations &amp; Stewardship</strong></p><ul><li>Build strong, long-term relationships with individual donors, corporate partners, and family foundations.</li><li>Maintain a high community profile, representing RMHF’s mission and vision at events and through local networks.</li><li>Design and execute stewardship plans that provide meaningful recognition, including events, tours, tailored communications, and donor societies.</li><li>Ensure donor interactions, journeys, and touchpoints are accurately recorded and updated in Raiser’s Edge to ensure continuity and accountability.</li><li>Work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and Board members to ensure a coordinated, donor-centered approach across all fundraising initiatives.</li><li>Administration &amp; Collaboration</li><li>Partner with the Communications Coordinator on donor-facing materials, digital campaigns, and storytelling for major gifts and planned giving.</li><li>Represent RMHF externally on matters relating to major gifts and philanthropic impact.</li><li>Participate in Foundation team planning, strategy sessions, and professional development opportunities.</li></ul><h2>What we are looking for</h2><ul><li>Required: Proven experience in fundraising, particularly in securing major gifts.</li><li>Required: Strong interpersonal and communication skills.</li><li>Required: Ability to build and maintain relationships with high-net-worth individuals.</li><li>Optional: Experience in the healthcare or non-profit sector.</li><li>Optional: Familiarity with donor management software.</li></ul><h2>Why join us?</h2><ul><li>Opportunity to make a significant impact in the healthcare sector.</li><li>Collaborative and supportive work environment.</li><li>Competitive salary and benefits package.</li><li>Professional development opportunities.</li></ul><h2>Our Hiring process</h2><ul><li>Initial application review.</li><li>Phone interview with HR.</li><li>In-person or virtual interview with the hiring manager.</li><li>Final interview with the leadership team.</li><li>Reference and background checks.</li></ul><h2>Place of work / Location</h2><ul><li>Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation, Maple Ridge, BC.</li></ul>

Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation

Major Gifts Officer

<h2>Development Associate&nbsp;</h2><h2>About us</h2><p>Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation (RMHF) exists to enhance the delivery of health care in the Ridge Meadows community through philanthropy and advocacy. Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation fuels excellence in local healthcare by funding life-saving equipment, innovative programs, and patient-centered initiatives that government funding alone cannot cover. We are committed to fostering a healthy community through strategic partnerships and innovative fundraising initiatives.</p><h2>What you will do</h2><ul><li>Act as Executive Assistant to the Executive Director, managing calendar, donor meeting logistics, follow-up, and correspondence.</li><li>Arrange all Board meetings, ensuring there is quorum for each meeting</li><li>Attend each board meeting, taking minutes and distributing to all directors in a timely fashion.&nbsp;</li><li>Support proposal development, stewardship activities, and donor impact reporting</li><li>Assist in preparing materials for presentations, board meetings, and grant submissions</li><li>Coordinate internal and external meetings, ensuring effective follow-up</li><li>Maintain and update donor databases and records.</li><li>Organize and participate in fundraising events and activities.</li><li>Serve as the first point of contact for donors, volunteers, and visitors—ensuring a warm and professional reception experience</li><li>Process donations, issue tax receipts, and track gifts in Raiser’s Edge NXT CRM under the supervision of the operations lead.&nbsp;</li><li>Collaborates closely with team members to ensure a coordinated, donor centric approach and assist with donor relations activities.&nbsp;</li><li>Support the coordination of in-house campaigns and third party fundraisers such as Marketplace, Purdy’s Chocolates, Jeans Day, and Payroll Lottery.</li><li>Process donations, issue tax receipts, and track gifts in Raiser’s Edge NXT CRM under the supervision of the operations lead.&nbsp;</li><li>Collaborates closely with team members to ensure a coordinated, donor centric approach and assist with donor relations activities.&nbsp;</li><li>Support the coordination of in-house campaigns and third party fundraisers such as Marketplace, Purdy’s Chocolates, Jeans Day, and Payroll Lottery.</li></ul><h2>What we are looking for</h2><ul><li>Required: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Required: Strong organizational and administrative abilities.</li><li>Optional: Experience in fundraising or non-profit sector.</li><li>Optional: Proficiency in donor management software.</li><li>Optional: Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.</li></ul><h2>Why join us?</h2><ul><li>Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community.</li><li>Collaborative and supportive work environment.</li><li>Professional development and growth opportunities.</li><li>Competitive salary and benefits package.</li></ul><h2>Our Hiring process</h2><ul><li>Submit your application and resume.</li><li>Initial screening and interview with HR.</li><li>Interview with the hiring manager.</li><li>Final decision and offer.</li></ul><h2>Place of work / Location</h2><ul><li>Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation, Maple Ridge, Canada</li></ul>

3 Fundraising / Giving Jobs in Maple Ridge, BC, Canada