Development Coordinator, Gift & Estate Planning

14-Month Maternity Leave Contract, Full-time

Vancouver, BC

This is the most exciting time in the history of cancer research and care.

We are on the cusp of true transformation. Cancer is the world’s biggest health crisis and the BC Cancer Foundation (BCCF) —the fundraising partner of BC Cancer—has launched an ambitious $500 million comprehensive healthcare campaign to lead this transformation and elevate cancer care for all British Columbians.

With over 90 employees working across five sites in B.C, and annual revenue of over $70 million, we are one of the largest non-profit organizations in B.C. We engage with over 100,000 donors and communities to inspire philanthropic investment in BC Cancer and we partner with some of the world’s leading researchers, oncologists and care providers.

At the BC Cancer Foundation, we are a professional, passionate and positive team who believe that we can help make a positive difference in the lives of all British Columbians and bring us closer to a world free of cancer.

We are driven by a collective purpose to be a catalyst, powering world class innovation while supporting deeply personal cancer patient journeys.

About the Opportunity:

Reporting to the Director, Estates & Trusts, the Development Coordinator provides a variety of functions including administrative support for the department, planning and coordinating the implementation of assigned projects as well as managing data.

Key responsibilities of this role will include:

• Providing administrative support to Gift & Estate Planning team on all aspects of administration of gifts made through estates, trusts, registered accounts, annuities and life insurance policies
• Creating a meaningful experience for Gift & Estate Planning donors, loved ones and advisors while interacting with them, most commonly via email and over the phone, to receive donations, verify information, and answer inquiries
• Coordinating and booking internal and external meetings ensuring appropriate arrangements including booking meeting facilities, and ensuring all logistics are carried out for meetings including taking minutes as required
• Drafting correspondence and preparing or coordinating the preparation of various reports and briefing documents as required
• Entering and maintaining information related to Gift and Estate Planning donors, loved ones and advisors using the Foundation’s customer relationship management system, Raiser’s Edge
• Creating and maintaining a variety of reports and queries on behalf of the department, and ensuring that electronic files/database user manuals are accurate and current.
• Supporting Gift & Estate Planning donor, loved one and advisor stewardship and cultivation events
• Providing backup support for basic estate administration tasks
• Preparing expense claims forms and verifying monthly credit card and other charges for payment authorization

Qualifications

• Three years recent related experience, preferably in a planned giving and/or fundraising environment or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Experience with databases would be advantageous as this role works with a number of specialized software programs and databases (Raiser’s Edge, RE NXT, PaperSave)

Core Knowledge + Skills:

• Demonstrated strong project coordination and implementation, administrative, organizational and time management skills;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative, when required
• Ability to work with a varied group of stakeholders and interact with donors using tact, diplomacy and discretion
• Ability to deliver exceptional service;
• Computer skills: demonstrated advanced competence in computer software such as Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Word, Excel and Outlook) and intermediate experience with Raiser’s Edge or another customer relationship management system
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as attention to detail;
• Ability to balance changing workload expectations and to work effectively under pressure, with frequent interruptions;
• Uphold and contribute to BCCF’s values of Professional, Passionate, and Positivity

Salary Range: $50,000 - $61,000

What We Offer:

• 4 weeks’ vacation plus office closure between Christmas Eve and New Years, as well as half days office closures before each statutory holiday
• Comprehensive benefit package including coverage for health, dental, vision and various paramedical services, plus participation in the Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Participation in the Municipal Pension Plan after 1 year work anniversary

BC Cancer Foundation is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity & inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, language, national or Indigenous origin, family or marital status, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation or socio-economic status.

If this position is of interest to you, please apply online at: http://bccancerfoundation.com/about-us/careers