Philanthropy Officer (Mid-Level Giving)

Ecojustice is seeking a Philanthropy Officer (Mid-Level Giving) in Vancouver, BC, to enhance donor relationships and secure resources for environmental protection. Responsibilities include developing donor engagement strategies and managing relationships with mid-level donors. The role requires at least 3 years of non-profit experience, strong relationship management skills, and familiarity with fundraising programs. Ecojustice prioritizes justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in its operations.
At A Glance
• Location: Vancouver (Hybrid)
• Hours: 35 Weekly
• Salary: $74,792 per year
• Reports to: Associate Director of Philanthropy
• Closing Date: February 14, 2025

About Us

As Canada's largest environmental law charity, our mission is using the law to defend nature, combat the climate crisis, and fight for a healthy environment for all. To achieve this, Ecojustice does three things:

We go to court - Our lawyers represent citizens, environmental organizations, First Nations, sustainable businesses, labour organizations, and any other groups that share our mission.

We push for better laws - Our experts testify in front of committees and make recommendations to strengthen environmental legislation.

We engage the public - Our work highlights environmental issues and changes the conversation, forcing our leaders to sit up and listen.

Our Mission is why people join Ecojustice. People who choose to join us recognize that this planet is our most treasured inheritance, and it is our imperative to be good stewards for the generations who follow us. We use the power of the courts to defend what we value most. We believe in protecting the environment while having enough time off to enjoy it. If you are courageous, collaborative, and dedicated to the fight for a healthier environment, you will find your people here.

About The Role

Our Philanthropy team plays a crucial role in advancing Ecojustice's mission by engaging passionate donors and securing resources to fuel our legal battles for environmental protection. Through strategic donor cultivation, stewardship, and engagement, we build meaningful relationships that empower individuals to make a lasting impact.

As the Philanthropy Officer (Mid-Level Giving), you will be responsible for deepening relationships with Ecojustice's mid-level donors, moving them into a more committed engagement with our mission, and identifying those with potential for major gifts. You will design and implement a comprehensive donor engagement strategy, collaborating with colleagues across Philanthropy and Communications to enhance fundraising efforts and donor stewardship.

Your responsibilities will include:
• Developing and implementing donor engagement strategies
• Managing donor relationships through personalised outreach
• Supporting donor pipeline development to identify potential major and planned giving donors
• Maintaining accurate donor records and revenue data

Role Success

We are currently working to embed our commitment to justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation into all aspects of our organization. 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.

Typically, we find that people who succeed in this role bring:
• At least 3 years of experience in a non-profit environment
• A proven record of donor relationship management or customer service
• Demonstrated experience with direct mail and online fundraising programs
• Demonstrated knowledge of data analysis
• Experience with budgeting and reporting revenue and expense
• Familiarity with donor management software, such as Raiser's Edge is an asset but not required

Our Commitment To Workplace Accessibility, Equity, and Inclusion

Ecojustice is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment and is responding to the calls for action to further reconciliation.

We encourage applications from people with relevant job-related skills and who come from communities that have been structurally marginalized based on race, religion, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression. Members belonging to communities that experience marginalization can self-identify during the application process if they choose to do so.

Ecojustice strives to ensure that our online application system and recruitment process are accessible to individuals with different abilities and encourages candidates to contact careers@ecojustice.ca for any accommodation requests.

Great Reasons To Join Us
• Recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 charities by Charity Intelligence.
• A flexible work environment and work schedule that best suits you and how you work
• 4 weeks of vacation, increasing over time up to 6 weeks
• Annual winter break
• 5% salary RRSP contribution after 1 year
• 13 public holidays (including National Day for Truth and Reconciliation)
• 2 additional "floater" days off
• 4 hours per month of paid personal life organization time
• Additional flexible leave policies that accommodate physical and mental health leave, caregiving responsibilities, volunteering, and other life events
• 100% employer-paid extended health benefits package, including up to $1500 per year of mental health coverage, and employee and family assistance program
• $500 per year wellness spending account
• Parental leave top-up for birthing and non-birthing parents
• Colleagues dedicated to environmental impact through their work at Ecojustice (99% mission alignment rating from internal surveys)
• A culture of collaboration where employees are fostered by their managers (97% manager relationship rating from internal surveys)
• Learning opportunities to further our strategic commitment towards justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation