Development Officer, Major Gifts

Help shape the future of fundraising at one of Canada’s most unique post-secondary institutions!

Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) is a public post-secondary institution that has earned a worldwide reputation for exceptional applied education, training and research. JIBC helps to create safer communities and a more just society by supporting professionals at all stages of their careers. Over 40,000 students take courses annually to work in law enforcement, firefighting, paramedicine, security and emergency management.

JIBC’s educational programming also includes complementary and related areas of study – from conflict resolution, mediation, leadership and counselling, to cybersecurity, business intelligence, and tactical criminal analysis – as well as applied research in the justice and public safety fields.

JIBC’s Office of Development is a small but mighty team that raises funds for JIBC’s strategic goals, and since 1993 has raised over $16 million for specialized training equipment, innovative projects, applied research, and over 2,600 student awards and bursaries.

The JIBC Development team is now looking for a seasoned Development Officer, Major Gifts to build and execute a robust major gifts program and manage a portfolio of major gifts donors.  Reporting directly to Tracy Campbell, Director, Office of Development, this crucial role is essential to the success of JIBC’s fundraising and donor relations strategies and initiatives.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and enthusiastic fundraiser to:

• Contribute to safer communities and a more just society;
• Help shape the future of fundraising at one of Canada’s most unique post-secondary institutions;
• Lead the design and implementation of a robust major gifts program;
• Build and manage a portfolio of major gift donors;
• Develop the processes that enhance fundraising effectiveness;

The Development Officer, Major Gifts will have the opportunity to drive innovation, strengthen relationships, and shape the future of fundraising at one of Canada’s most unique post-secondary institutions.

The Development Officer will lead the design and implementation of a robust major gifts program (currently gifts of $5,000 and above), creating strategies to build donor pipelines, segment donors, and develop processes that enhance fundraising effectiveness.

Major Gifts Program Leadership

• Build out a robust major gifts fundraising program at JIBC, including establishing a donor pipeline and donor segmentation strategies, contributing to funding priority conversations, and developing associated processes and templates.
• Manage the major gifts program, including solicitation strategies and proposal development.

Major Gifts Fundraising

• Manage a major gifts portfolio (currently gifts of $5,000 and up level) of individuals, businesses, and foundations, including identifying, cultivating, soliciting, securing, recognizing, and stewarding prospects and donors.
• Maintain strong and lasting relationships with donors and encourage continued support.
• Provide personalized stewardship for donors, including donor acknowledgement and recognition activities, presentation, recognition events, and providing updates on the impact of their contributions.

General Fundraising and Donor Relations

• Support Office of Development fundraising efforts, including annual giving campaigns and staff payroll giving program.
• Support the success of key fundraising and stewardship events.
• Provide some direction and guidance to the Development Associate.

 

Job Requirements

Ideal Qualifications:

• Meaningful relevant experience in fundraising with a proven track record of successfully securing major gifts in a nonprofit, higher education, or similar setting.
• Experience in capital campaign fundraising is ideal.
• Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) certification strongly welcomed.
• Participation in Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), Canadian Council for Advancement of Education (CCAE), or Canadian Association of Gift Planners (CAGP) would be considered an asset.
• Undergraduate Degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

How to Apply 

This search is being led by JIBC’s search partner, Christoph Clodius, at The Discovery Group.  If you or someone you know is interested or curious, please be in touch at christoph@thediscoverygroup.ca.

Submissions will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and the role will remain open until filled, so we encourage immediate enquiries and submissions.

Application Timing and Selection Process:

Please apply to Christoph with a cover letter/expression of interest and resume/CV, in a combined single document.

Compensation & Benefits:
The salary range for the position is $74,168 to $98,891 based on the knowledge, qualifications and experience for the role.

JIBC offers 20 vacation days and 10 Personal Days annually as well as other leave entitlements and a generous employer-paid benefit plan, which includes Extended Health and Dental Benefits after three months, and enrollment in the College Pension Plan, a health spending account, and opportunities for professional development and learning through various programs and resources.

Learn more about JIBC: https://www.jibc.ca/

Read the full Candidate Brief here: https://thediscoverygroup.ca/portfolio/justice-institute-of-british-columbia/