Please note: A cover letter and resume are mandatory for all applications.
As we serve vulnerable youth, all employees working for Covenant House Vancouver must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Proof of vaccination status will be required prior to your start date.
Since 1997, Covenant House Vancouver has provided relentless support for youth experiencing, or at-risk of experiencing, homelessness. We provide support to young people age 16 to 24 who have experienced a wide range of early life and ongoing, complex trauma; including physical, sexual and emotional abuse and neglect. Our purpose is to serve all youth with absolute respect, to help youth experiencing homelessness, and provide a safe and supportive environment for all youth in need.
Working at Covenant House will be one of the most meaningful things that you’ll do in your life. However, you will be confronted with significant issues in this work and frankly, this work is not for everyone. In the course of doing your work, particularly for those doing frontline work, you will be exposed to the trauma of others. The youth we serve may also experience overdose, physical harm perpetuated by self or others and even death. Because we provide a relational model of care, the harms our youth experience can impact us in varying degrees.
While we provide training for youth workers on avoiding what we call vicarious trauma (namely, the trauma you can experience or take on by hearing other’s traumatic stories), and a generous allowance for counselling, it is still difficult work that can and does take its toll on many employees. Self-awareness and self-care are key. Some candidates and employees decide during the recruiting and probationary periods that this work isn’t for them, and that is totally fair.
We will provide more information on vicarious trauma during recruiting and on-boarding, to help you decide if Covenant House is the place for you.
The Impact A Manager, Mid-Level & Community Giving Can Make:
Reporting to the Director, Philanthropy & Special Projects, you will lead the creation and implementation of CHV’s fundraising strategy to meet financial goals for the Mid-Level & Community portfolios. As CHV is over 80% privately funded, fundraising plays a vital role in the organization’s ability to serve youth 24/7. You will coach and manage a team of five Philanthropy Officers/Senior Philanthropy Officers, lead our Tribute giving program, manage a portfolio of donors, and contribute to the leadership and culture of the larger Philanthropy team.
- Coaching & Leadership
- Lead the Mid-level & Community Giving team to raise $2.5M+ per year collectively. Your team will be composed of:
- Two Philanthropy Officers, Mid-Level Individual Giving, working with donors who give $1,000-$4,999 annually
- One Philanthropy Officer, Mid-Level Corporate Giving, working with organizations who give or raise $1,000-$4,999 annually
- Two Philanthropy Officers, Community Giving, who work with service clubs, community groups, organizations, schools and students, and third-party event organizers, and manage our online DIY fundraising platform
- Lead weekly team meetings and bi-weekly one-on-one supervisory meetings with your team, providing tailored coaching and mentorship to each team member, and encouraging collaboration, professional development, and continuous performance improvement
- Work with team members to strategize on securing gifts from key donors and prospects, including advising on next steps, solicitations, and stewardship
- Liaise with the Prospect Development team to support the cultivation and advancement of relationships between Philanthropy Officers and their donors
- Perform supervisory functions including timesheet management, hiring, new employee training, time-off requests, office phone coverage, and performance evaluations
- Fundraising
- Lead and grow the Tribute Giving program for in-memory and in-honour donations, including developing strategy, designing meaningful donor journeys, and collaborating with Donor Services and fundraisers to ensure seamless program administration and stewardship
- Manage a portfolio of existing and prospective donors, by building relationships and ensuring donors’ interests and passions are met with current and future giving opportunities
- Act as an ambassador and advocate for Covenant House Vancouver in the community
- Create opportunities for engagement for major and annual giving donors that are compelling, engaging, transparent, timely and long-term
- Create customized presentations, written proposals, and reports as required
- Strategic Leadership & Project Management
- Provide input into the development of the department’s goals, objectives, policies, long-range planning, and strategies for future development
- Oversee the Corporations and Foundations team’s revenue forecasting and reporting
- Lead various projects including donor gatherings, mass donor communications, developing procedures/policies, and incorporating change management best practices
- Collaborate with other Philanthropy managers to lead the larger team of Philanthropy Officers, Coordinators, and Associates
- Liaise and collaborate with colleagues across the agency to learn about internal programs and help create solutions to challenges that arise
- Assist in the development and implementation of annual fundraising goals, plans, and strategies for the Philanthropy team
This position has the opportunity to work a 9-day fortnight schedule most months of the year, where you’ll work longer days for 9 days and earn every other Friday off.
Education and Experience:
- 5-7 years of fundraising experience, preferably in major gift fundraising
- 3+ years of related management experience, including people management/leading a team
- Demonstrated ability to solicit major gifts by creating tailored donor proposals/grants and intentionally and successfully soliciting and reporting on $25K+ gifts through strategic moves management processes
- Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams
- College, University or professional certificate degree is preferred; a degree in a related field such as Communications, Business or Non-Profit Studies is an asset
- Experience with Raisers Edge NXT or similar database an asset
- Organizational skills
- Communications skills; both written & oral
- Relationship building skills
- Knowledge of fundraising strategies and moves management
- Experience with project management, strategic planning, budgeting and forecasting, data analysis, and awareness of local and national fundraising trends
- Passion for learning about Vancouver’s youth homelessness issues
The successful candidate can expect a starting salary of between $73,073.00 and $91,345.80 depending on factors such as internal equity, experience, competencies, and education. Once hired, salaries are reviewed annually following the annual performance review and successful employees have the opportunity for their salary to increase, over time, up to the maximum of the pay band, currently $109,618.60.
Beginning immediately, this position has excellent extended health and dental benefits for you, your spouse, and your children, including generous counselling benefits. During the first year, employees receive three weeks’ paid vacation, increasing to four in the second year. We have paid sick leave, paid personal leave, a registered pension plan, investment in professional development, and more. If you’d like more information on what we offer, please ask!
In 2024, we were recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers
Covenant House Vancouver is a secular organization that welcomes and serves young people from all backgrounds. While the international federation to which we belong was founded in the 1970s by members of the Catholic Church, we are not aligned with any specific faith traditions.
CHV is committed to upholding diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to:
- Persons from groups marginalized due to race, ancestry, colour, religion/spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;
- Persons with visible (physical) and/or invisible (mental) disabilities;
- Persons who identify as women;
- Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions; and
- Indigenous persons.
We recognize that many of these identities intersect and that therefore, diversity, equity, and inclusion can be complex. We value the contributions that each person brings and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all at Covenant House Vancouver.
We love what we do and try to make a difference every day. Covenant House Vancouver offers a competitive salary with a great benefits package and excellent opportunity for training and career advancement. If you are looking to join a place where we have a purpose and aim to achieve positive outcomes, please join us by applying.
If our recruitment process does not work for you, let us know. Let’s see how we can work together to get to know you and see what might be a great fit!
