Specialist, Corporate Philanthropy & Partnerships

POSITION: Specialist Corporate Philanthropy & Partnerships STATUS: Permanent; Full-Time with benefits SHIFT: 35 hours per week LOCATION: Provincial Office in Vancouver BC - Hybrid (2 days per week at the office)CLASSIFICATION: Exempt WAGE: Salaried CLOSING DATE: Open Until FilledAs a Specialist Corporate Philanthropy & Partnerships at the BC SPCA youll be joining one of the most innovative and successful fundraising teams in Canada. The BC SPCA is funded by compassionate animal lovers who helped us assist nearly 119000 animals last year. Your work will help make all of this possible. As the Specialist Corporate Philanthropy & Partnerships you will lead the fundraising activities with companies of all sizes in various industries to achieve annual revenue it like working at the BC SPCAOur Team:The fundraising team prides itself on having created a fun supportive and positive work culture. We are results-driven and committed to excellence through professionalism compassion collaboration and innovation. What we do:Were passionate about helping animals live safe healthy and loved lives and about helping their humans too. Were the only animal welfare organization in B.C. that has the authority to enforce laws relating to animal cruelty. And were one of North Americas most progressive animal welfare organizations with evidence-based standards of care. Were knowledge leaders. The role of Specialist Corporate Philanthropy & PartnershipsAs part of the Philanthropy team led by the Senior Director Philanthropy youll lead the strategy development and execution of multi-year corporate fundraising strategies to achieve high value revenue responsible for leading the corporate fundraising program including:Prospect research cultivation solicitation and meaningful creative and appropriate stewardshipCreating plans with long term vision in support of annual fundraising needs and special projects such as capital campaignsLeading the corproate sponsorship program including finding creative solutions for the sponsors objectives that also achieve the BC SPCAs strategic goalsYou are responsible for mentoring and guiding one direct be collaborating with other staff across the organization to ensure sponsorship deliverables are be working directly with partners prospects and are expected to utilize appropriate measures and metrics to evaluate the success of your program areas and provide regular reporting as are supported and encouraged to develop and maintain relationships with industry peers and maintain a commitment to continued education learning and every day is different a day in this role might include:Hosting a potential corporate sponsor for a tour of one of our Community Animal a colleague in another region to ensure the BC SPCA name logo and brand is accurately utilized and represented by a local corporate the day with a corporate volunteer group at our Community Pet Food Bank type of person are youMotivated and innovative problem-solverEmpathetic and relation-centric (with donors colleagues animals etc)Adaptable and open to changePhilosophical harmony with the mission vision and guiding principles of the BC skills have you developedUniversity degree in relevant discipline plus 8 years experience in fundraising with specialization in corporate philanthropy; or an equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable to the can demonstrate an understanding of big picture fundraising and how corporate philanthropy fits have in-depth knowledge and experience of corporate philanthropy best practices trends and have a demonstrated capacity to strategically guide and professionally develop direct are a clear and persuasive communicator both written and oral including an ability to relate respectfully to a diverse know when something is your responsibility and when you have to escalate something. If you dont know youll ask for you see a problem or an opportunity to make something better you bring forward great at information gathering: determining what youll need sourcing it analyzing distilling and reporting are comfortable using data: establishing data points accurate record keeping collecting data using data to support initiatives and to demonstrate success need or areas of know at least one CRM well and are open to learning others (we use Raisers Edge).You have experience using a graphic design program and are open to learning others (we use Adobe and Canva).You are proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and have a good sense of the tricks and processes for mail merge formulas styles templates etc. (and are eager to learn when you dont!)You are able to thrive in an open concept and fast-paced work environmentBenefitsFull time salaried position. Three weeks vacation plus twelve sick SPCA Public Engagement & Advancement unitoperates on a hybrid work model and offers opportunities for a modified work week. Competitive extended health benefits on the 1st of the 4th month of employment. Employer RRSP matching available on the 1st of the 4th month of employmentEligible for professional development after twelve monthsPositive work-place culture of collaboration innovation and yes there are dogs in the officeevery single day (and sometimes other animals too!The BC SPCA compensation structure is based on external benchmarks and regularly reviewed. Starting placement on the range for this position will be commensurate with the successful candidates order to be considered please submit both a resume and cover letter with your to applyIf you are interested in joining our team and are legally entitled to work in Canada we would like to hear from you. Click on apply now or use the link to apply We thank you for your interest in the BC SPCA however; only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please. The BC SPCA is a Registered Charity BNRR0001