Development Officer (Major Gifts)

Are you a passionate fundraising professional looking to make a meaningful impact? Join our enthusiastic team as a Development Officer, Major Gifts. 

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) at JIBC, creating strategies to build donor pipelines, segment donors, and develop processes that enhance fundraising effectiveness.

This involves drafting compelling funding proposals, organizing donor engagement activities such as tours and recognition events, and ensuring donors feel a lasting connection to JIBC’s mission.
 

Qualifications & Requirements:
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 preferred. 
Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) certification preferred.
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.
Strong understanding of fundraising principles, donor cultivation, and solicitation strategies.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with high-net-worth individuals, corporate donors, and foundations.
Record of achieving fundraising goals and moving donors up the donor pyramid.
Depth of experience with grant writing and proposal development.
Broad knowledge of fundraising and stewardship programs and activities, including annual giving, sponsorship and events.
Understanding of donor-centered stewardship practices.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
Agile and adaptable in a variety of circumstances.
Ability to think innovatively and creatively in planning and developing a fresh approach to existing activities, with a continuous improvement perspective.
Models respectful and inclusive workplace behaviors, demonstrating a commitment to meaningful outcomes in diversity, equity, and inclusion, including Indigenization.
Strong project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
and meet deadlines.
Judgement in maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with discretion and integrity.
Proficiency in Raiser’s Edge and Raiser’s Edge NXT.
Strong computer literacy and experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
Must be able to arrange and attend donor and prospect meetings and activities, including transporting any necessary materials to these meetings. Access to reliable transportation is required to fulfill these responsibilities.

About JIBC:
Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) is a public, post-secondary institution that provides education and training to those who’ll be there to support British Columbians and others around the world, when a life is at stake or when health, safety or property is in jeopardy. Work for JIBC and be a part of the big picture – supporting justice and public safety professionals at all stages of their careers in fields including law enforcement, firefighting, paramedicine, security and emergency management. 

As a JIBC employee, you’ll play a role in our educational programming, which 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. Join our team and help us prepare JIBC graduates to contribute to safer communities and a more just society.

What JIBC Offers:
We offer a total compensation package that includes a benefit plan, which includes Extended Health and Dental Benefits after three months, and enrollment in the College Pension Plan upon hire. In addition, we offer 20 vacation days and 10 Personal Days annually (pro-rated in first year), as well as generous other leave entitlements.

This search is being led by JIBC’s search partner, Christoph Clodius at The Discovery Group.  To learn more about this opportunity or to explore how to apply, please visit The Discovery Group’s website, or contact Christoph directly at christoph@thediscoverygroup.ca.