The Fraser Valley Child Development Centre is a community-based organization providing innovative, strength based, family centered services to children, youth and their families. Our work focuses on child and youth development – supporting, advocating, and empowering children, youth and families. Services are delivered in a culture of excellence, diversity, and respect, with a focus on positive outcomes for each child, youth, their families, our staff and our community. We believe in “Helping Kids Shine”.
Summary:
The Director of Philanthropy is a senior professional contractor working on a fractional basis to lead the FVCDC's fund development function. This vital work includes the development and implementation of a robust, future-focused fundraising program, administration of fundraising tools and information, and engagement of donors, members, Board and staff committees, and volunteers. It's an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of young people and their familes.
The contractor will work part-time and need to have a regular physical presence in the Centre's Abbotsford office in addition to remote work.
The budget for this work is $50,000 - $60,000 / 12-month contract with renewal option.
Location: Abbotsford, British Columbia (Hybrid)
Key Services Provided:
Development Planning and Fundraising
- Work with the CEO and the Board of Directors to ensure the development and execution of the agency's short- and long-term fundraising plans.
- Research, develop and execute strategies and tactics for fundraising through major gifts, endowments, grants, service clubs, events, corporate support, planned giving, and other methods as appropriate.
- Ensure recognition and reporting requirements are met for all fundraising initiatives.
- Attend Board, committee and staff/leadership meetings to gather input and report on outcomes.
- Liaise with and participate in relevant associations and organizations to remain current in the field.
- Maintain an awareness of current fundraising programs, practices, trends, and potential supporters.
- Lead and organize the planning and execution of fundraising events like our annual golf tournament, including securing sponsorships and mobilizing staff and external volunteers.
- Collaborate with, and provide guidance to, the Communications Specialist and Digital Marketing Consultant related to fund development.
- Develop and manage the Centre’s donors and funders database.
- Provide guidance to students where applicable.
Service Provider Qualifications:
- University degree or diploma in business, marketing, public relations, or fundraising. CFRE designation preferred.
- Sound knowledge and a minimum of five to seven years’ experience in a range of fundraising and event planning activities in a not-for-profit environment.
- Experience and success in obtaining major gifts, endowments, and corporate support, and in implementing planned giving campaigns.
- Proven ability in identification of prospects, cultivation and solicitation of donors, and proposal development.
- Knowledge of the local and provincial charitable sector in British Columbia, Canada.
- Knowledge of the current tax law, as it relates to charitable giving and understanding of non-profit regulations and compliance issues.
Submission Requirements:
Please submit all proposals by email to communications@fvcdc.org.
All proposals must include:
- A cover letter.
- A summary of the experience and qualifications of the consultant, including the resume of the principal professional aiming to provide direct service for this contract.
- A narrative that addresses how the services, as outlined above, will be provided, including the estimated timeline and hours in workplan format.
- A reporting and communication plan.
- The cost of completing the services over a 12-month period, with reference to the estimated timeline and hours. Proposals will be evaluated based on cost as well as content.
- Three References: contact information for three previous clients (or previous supervisors if the consultant is new to the contracting world).
Please include the following where applicable:
- Examples of successful fundraising campaigns or initiatives the candidate has led in the past.
- Relevant additional work experience.
- Highlights of any experience working with nonprofits focused on children and youth, and/or persons with disabilities.
Schedule:
December 20, 2024 - RFP posted
January 17, 2025 - Proposals due
January 31, 2025 - Consultant selected
February 14, 2025 – Tentative start date*.
*Start date is negotiable for consultants with strong proposals. Please indicate your preferred schedule when submitting your proposal.
Values Alignment: Equity Diversity and Inclusion
The FVCDC envisions a diverse, inclusive workforce and contractors that reflect our communities. We encourage proposals from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, religion, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.
Disclaimer: While this RFP is posted on the FVCDC’s Careers page, it is not an employee position. The RFP is for a part-time contractor.
