DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
About the job
From rescue to recovery, fire fighters have answered the call to support burn survivors across BC and the Yukon since 1978. Established by the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Association, the Burn Fund is dedicated to supporting burn survivors throughout their recovery every step of the way. From enhancing survivor care at BC’s trauma hospitals to providing emotional support for survivors of all ages, the Burn Fund empowers, supports, and builds resilience for burn survivors and their families.
More than 4,200 professional fire fighters from 53 communities across BC and the Yukon champion the Burn Fund’s vision. They dedicate their time and skills to support burn survivors and increase the public’s knowledge about fire and burn prevention. The Burn Fund supports these fire fighters through mental health and resilience-building programs and the Home Away Program.
A champion for the Burn Fund resides in all 53 professional fire fighter associations around BC and Yukon. Whether these fire fighters give of their time at Burn Camp, volunteer at Bright Nights, support Burn Fund outreach in their home communities, or raise funds and awareness, they become a vital part of a province-wide network of support for burn survivors.
Opened in March 2016, the Burn Fund Centre is a testament to the vision of fire fighters, donors, volunteers, and staff who brought it to life. The Burn Fund Centre is an iconic building nestled in the heart of Main Street. Located within the Burn Fund Centre is the Home Away program, where eight furnished suites with common amenities are available to burn survivors and their families, and fire fighters, while undergoing medical treatment in Vancouver.
For the past 22 years, the Burn Fund has partnered with the Vancouver Park Board to present the magic and illumination of Bright Nights in Stanley Park. This popular event marks the beginning of the holiday season for many BC families as they take in the many displays and participate in activities while waiting for an enchanted train ride. Fire Fighter and burn survivor volunteers transform the park into a winter wonderland with more than three million twinkling lights. The Burn Fund’s latest fundraiser is the Bright Nights 50/50, an extension of Vancouver’s favourite holiday tradition.
About the Position
Reporting directly to the Executive Director, this newly created role of Development Manager will lead and oversee all aspects of fundraising and philanthropic endeavours for the Burn Fund. This key leadership position will work towards building long-term relationships with donors and corporate sponsors, leading to a significant increase in long-term revenue. This role will be responsible for identifying prospects, developing cultivation and solicitation strategies, soliciting, and closing on donor gifts and ensures appropriate stewardship of donors.
Responsibilities/Accountabilities
Strategizes and executes on organizational fundraising targets
Develops and implements philanthropic business plan to help achieve fundraising goals
Responsible for the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of the assigned portfolios
Responsible for management, engagement and communication with key fundraising volunteers and committees
Manages the major and planned giving expense budgets; develops and manages the fundraising events expense budgets
Establishes and maintains effective relationships with appropriate external sources and represents the Society as required
Develops, cultivates, and solicits through on-going relationships with key donors, volunteers, and prospects
Oversees all aspects of and supports a strong volunteer team to deliver key events
Other duties as required to meet the needs of the role in relation to organizational goals
About you
As a seasoned development champion, you thrive in multi stakeholder environments, whereby your negotiation skills are only surpassed by your passion for supporting an amazing cause. You are extremely comfortable educating donors on how funds will be leveraged, and love encouraging ongoing financial support of the organization. Additionally, you genuinely enjoy assisting in the execution of key events that contribute to the overall development strategy and flourish in environments whereby you are able to support a group of extremely passionate and cause-focused volunteers
Experience/Skills/Education
3-5 years of progressive Development/Fundraising experience
Proven ability to effectively interact with prospective and current donors with skill, tact, discretion, and compassion.
In-depth experience with the principles of effective donor cultivation and solicitation.
Excellent oral, written, analytical, project management and organizational skills. Intermediate MS Office skills
Familiarity with google suite would be an asset
Knowledge of fundraising, database software, preferably Raisers Edge
A post-secondary education with a focus on Not-for-Profit Management and/or Fundraising would be an asset.
Familiar with fundraising best practices, tools, programs, emerging trends, and potential issues.
A deep network of donors in British Columbia would be an asset
Able to contribute innovative solutions to complex challenges.
Benefits of collaborating with us
We offer a flexible, inclusive, and diverse work environment:
An excellent employee benefits package for you and your dependents
An office laptop and necessary equipment
Cell phone allowance
The ability to work from home on occasion
Support for appropriate training and development initiatives
Generous leave provisions (vacation, personal days and, typically, a Christmas holiday closure), as well as 12 paid statutory holidays per year
Competitive salary
How to Apply
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. Please email your cover letter and resume in a single word or PDF file to Shannon Okun at shannon@reimaginehr.ca, being sure to include the position title in the subject line. This posting will remain open until filled and screening will be ongoing.
We kindly ask that applications be sent by email only—no fax or mail applications please—and request that you do not phone. Due to the high number of applications, we receive, only applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in the Burn Fund.