Philanthropy Officer (Planned Giving)

Ecojustice • Vancouver, BC

66d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Philanthropy Officer (Planned Giving) is responsible for growing legacy giving at Ecojustice, inspiring supporters to leave a gift in their will and strengthening relationships with those who have already made this commitment. Reporting to the Associate Director of Philanthropy, the Philanthropy Officer manages a portfolio of planned giving donors and prospects, using strategic outreach, tailored stewardship plans, and data-informed insights to deepen engagement and increase revenue. Working collaboratively across Philanthropy and Communications, they help design and implement marketing and solicitation strategies, respond to donor inquiries with technical expertise, and develop proposals using a range of planned giving vehicles. As a key member of the Philanthropy team, the Philanthropy Officer also enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of estate administration through strong record-keeping, process improvements, and collaboration with professional advisors and legal counsel on complex files. They contribute to budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and annual planning, while embedding justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation into fundraising practices. Through relationship management, strategic planning, and creative problem-solving, the Philanthropy Officer advances long-term, sustainable support for Ecojustice’s mission to protect the environment.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of fundraising experience with at least 1 year of direct planned/legacy giving experience
• Experience working and managing budgets and revenue reporting.
• Knowledge of estate planning and various gift vehicles, including understanding of ethical and Imagine Canada fundraising guidelines
• Professional communication with the ability to clearly articulate with accuracy, creativity, and persuasiveness both internally and externally
• Relationship management skills in establishing and cultivating strong, positive relationships with individuals internally and externally
• Data management experience with a solid understanding of Microsoft Office and meticulous attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• We value candidates who enjoy building meaningful, collaborative partnerships with equity-seeking groups and operationalizing JEDI-R values in day-to-day practices and operations.

Responsibilities

• Developing and managing a portfolio of targeted donors including maintaining and cultivating relationships, analyzing donor information, creating stewardship plans, and evaluating current strategies
• Increasing the number of targeted donors by developing new marketing and acquisitions strategies, clearly communicating technical information, creating a more inclusive donor experience, and implementing
• Assisting in the development of detailed gift proposals using tailored solicitation strategies, gift proposals using bequests, securities, annuities, charitable remainder trusts and other instruments
• Increase efficiency and estate administration including developing and maintaining current databases and software, identifying opportunities for improvement, analyzing trends, and liaising with professional advisors
• Contribute to the development and evaluation of budgets and operation plans including trend analysis, expense reporting, forecasting, and creative problem solving.

Benefits

• Start with 4 weeks of vacation, increasing up to 6 weeks with tenure, plus an annual winter break.
• 14 public holidays (including National Indigenous Peoples Day), 2 floater days, and 4 paid hours each month for personal life admin.
• 100% employer-paid extended health coverage, up to $2,000/year for mental health, $800/year for paramedical expenses, and $500/year for vision care
• 5% RRSP salary contribution after one year and a $500 annual wellness spending account.
• 2 days per week in office with basic home office equipment provided and additional equipment reimbursement up to $500.
• Employer provided Employee & Family Assistance Program.
• Parental leave top-up for both birthing and non-birthing parents.
• Flexible options for health, caregiving, volunteering, and life events.
• Opportunities to advance justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation through ongoing training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed