Senior Community Fundraising Officer

Smart, Savvy + Associates•Vancouver, BC

2d•CA$68,000 - CA$75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Every year, thousands of British Columbians lace up their shoes and walk together, for a parent who no longer remembers their name, a neighbour facing a diagnosis, a future where Alzheimer's doesn't get the last word. The Walk for Alzheimer's is one of the province's most beloved fundraising traditions and the Alzheimer Society of BC is looking for a relationship builder and community mobilizer to take it further. Smart, Savvy + Associates is proud to partner with the Alzheimer Society of BC to find a Senior Community Fundraising Officer, formally titled Senior Development Officer, Signature Events, who will deepen community roots, energize local volunteer leaders, and grow the network of people who make this flagship event possible. You'll work closely with event chairs, sponsors, and passionate community members, the connective tissue between the organization and the thousands of walkers who show up every year. This is a rare opportunity for a fundraiser who thrives on relationships, someone who knows how to activate a community, inspire volunteer leadership, and turn local energy into lasting impact for families living with Alzheimer's across BC.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in community fundraising, signature events, or peer-to-peer campaigns
Proven success growing revenue and participation in large-scale, multi-location fundraising initiatives
Experience leading and coaching volunteer-led programs
Confidence in public speaking, presentations, and making fundraising asks
Strong relationship-building skills with sponsors, community leaders, and partners
Experience managing budgets, forecasting, and financial performance
Ability to operate with autonomy, sound judgment, and accountability
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple communities and timelines
Adaptability and comfort in fast-paced, evolving environments

Nice To Haves

Experience in nonprofit or mission-driven organizations
Exposure to marketing and communications as it relates to fundraising campaigns
Familiarity with donor databases such as Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce, or similar platforms

Responsibilities

Lead fundraising strategy and performance
Develop and execute the fundraising strategy for a large-scale, province-wide signature event
Drive year-over-year growth in revenue, participation, and community engagement
Monitor performance across multiple communities, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities
Manage budgets, forecasting, and financial performance for the program
Coach and mobilize volunteer leaders
Recruit, train, and support volunteer Walk Chairs and committees across regions
Coach volunteers to meet and exceed fundraising and participation goals
Strengthen volunteer engagement and build leadership capacity at the community level
Build community and sponsor relationships
Engage community organizations, workplaces, and local leaders to grow participation and support
Build and steward relationships with sponsors and partners
Represent the organization in presentations, meetings, and community outreach
Event oversight
Provide leadership and oversight for Walk event planning and delivery in collaboration with the Events team.
Ensure a consistent, high-quality participant, volunteer and partner experience
Support peak campaign periods with hands-on leadership and problem-solving
Collaborate across the organization
Work closely with Marketing & Communications, Community Services, and Volunteer teams
Contribute to program evaluation, reporting, and continuous improvement
Identify and introduce new fundraising opportunities and approaches