Philanthropy Officer (Planned Giving)

At A Glance

• Location:Vancouver BC

• Hours:35Weekly(1.0 FTE)

• Contract:Full-time permanent

• Salary:$76291annually

• Reports to:AssociateDirector of Philanthropy

• Office Requirement:Hybrid (2 days/week in office)

• Closing Date: March 11 2026

About Us

As Canadas 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 representcitizens 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 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

The Philanthropy Officer (Planned Giving)is responsible forgrowing legacy giving at Ecojustice inspiring supporters to leave a gift in their will andstrengtheningrelationships with those who havealready made this commitment. Reporting to the Associate Director of Philanthropythe 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 technicalexpertise and develop proposals usinga 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 Ecojustices mission to protect the environment.

Responsibilities

As the Philanthropy Officer (Planned Giving) your responsibilitieswill include:

• Developing and managing a portfolio of targeted donors includingmaintainingand cultivating relationships analyzing donor information creating stewardship plans and evaluating current strategies

• Increasing the number of targeted donors by developingnew marketingand acquisitions strategies clearly communicating technical information creating a more inclusive donor experience and implementing

• Assistingin the development of detailed gift proposals using tailored solicitation strategies gift proposals using bequests securities annuities charitableremaindertrustsand other instruments

• Increase efficiency and estate administration including developing andmaintainingcurrent databases and softwareidentifyingopportunities 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.

RoleSuccess

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:

• Minimum 3 years offundraisingexperience with at least 1 year of direct planned/legacy giving experience

• Experience working and managing budgets and revenue reporting.

• Knowledge of estate planningand 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 inestablishingand cultivating strong positive relationships with individualsinternally and externally

• Data management experience with a solid understanding of Microsoft Office and meticulous attention todetail.

Our CommitmentToWorkplace Accessibility Equity and Inclusion

Ecojustice is committed to creating a diverseequitable 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 thathave been structurally marginalized based on race religion nationality social or ethnic origin sex age disability sexual orientation genderidentityand/or expression. Members belonging to communities that experience marginalization can self-identifyduring the application process if they choose to do so.

Ecojustice strives to ensure that our online application system and recruitment process areaccessible to individuals with different abilities and encourages candidates to contactfor anyaccommodation requests.

Great Reasons To Join Us

• Generous Time Off: Start with 4 weeks of vacation increasing up to 6 weeks with tenure plus an annual winter break.
• Extra Days for You: 14 public holidays (including National Indigenous Peoples Day) 2 floater days and 4 paid hours each month for personal life admin.
• Comprehensive Benefits: 100% employer-paid extended health coverage up to $2000/year for mental health $800/year for paramedical expenses and $500/year for vision care
• Financial Wellness: 5% RRSP salary contribution after one year and a $500 annual wellness spending account.
• Hybrid Work Structure: 2 days per week in office with basic home office equipment provided and additional equipment reimbursement up to $500.
• Family Support: Employer provided Employee & Family Assistance Program. Parental leave top-up for both birthing and non-birthing parents.
• Inclusive Leave Policies: Flexible options for health caregiving volunteering and life events.
• Recognized Excellence: Proudly ranked among Canadas Top 100 charities by Charity Intelligence.
• Collaborative Culture: 99% mission alignment and 97% manager support ratings from internal surveys.
• Growth & Learning: Opportunities to advance justice equity diversity inclusion and reconciliation through ongoing training.

Our Commitment to Transparency

Transparency as well as diversity equity and inclusion are important to us. As a charity our value proposition is that of a mission-based organization offering high-value benefits perks and meaningful work. We benchmark base pay to the non-profit sector and relevant areas of expertise to ensure we are competitive and fair. Our current compensation structure ensures litigation practice salaries are benchmarked to the non-profit industry and relevant legal practices they are predetermined based on year of call and increase annually on your call anniversary.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority