Philanthropy Advisor; VCF Job Vancouver BC Canada,Non-Profit & Social Impact

Position: Philanthropy Advisor (VCF)

Our Story &

Purpose:

Vancity Community Foundation was founded on the belief that if we work together, we will have the resources we need to build a thriving community.

Everything we do is an investment in community. We believe that if all our assets are invested in building communities, where cooperative principles and practices are flourishing and social justice and environmental sustainability are centered, the world will be a better place and community well-being will be enhanced.

Our vision, shared with Vancity, is a transformed economy that protects the earth and guarantees equity for all.

We implement cooperative principles and practices.

We believe in social justice and financial inclusion.

We actively work towards Truth + Reconciliation and being an anti-racist organization.

We are committed to environmental sustainability and climate justice.

We are a Living Wage Employer.

We value collaboration, innovation, integrity, equity, and community.

Your Role:

As a Philanthropy Advisor
, you will help grow and steward Vancity Community Foundation’s (VCF) donor community by applying community‑centric fundraising practices. You’ll build meaningful relationships with wealth management professionals and their clients, with a focus on donor advised funds, annual giving, planned giving, and legacy giving.

In this role, you will serve as a trusted philanthropic guide - supporting donors as they bring their vision for positive change to life. You’ll collaborate with wealth management professionals to align their clients’ values and financial goals with VCF’s opportunities for impact. You will also lead VCF’s legacy giving program and help mid‑level donors deepen their engagement as they move through the giving pipeline.

This opportunity is ideal for a relationship‑centred fundraising or advisory professional who is inspired to put their relationship‑building and charitable giving expertise to work to help communities thrive. It’s a great fit for someone who enjoys collaborating with wealth advisors, is motivated by supporting donors to maximize community impact, and thrives in a data‑informed, donor‑engagement environment.

This is a Full-time, Permanent role based at our Vancity Community Foundation’s 312 Main office location and your Lower Mainland based home office. While this position provides a hybrid work arrangement, you will be expected to be on-site, or in community, for meetings and events. This role will report directly to the Sr. Manager, Development.

How You'll Make an Impact:

Building and nurturing strong relationships with wealth management professionals to expand their engagement with VCF and increase referrals to donor advised funds and other giving opportunities

Serving as the primary point of contact for wealth advisors whose clients have, or may benefit from charitable giving

Providing philanthropic advice and technical support on annual giving, planned giving, and beneficiary designations to help advisors and clients to optimize philanthropic giving and financial goals

Developing and implementing engagement strategies, including routine reporting on donor advised funds held by wealth clients, to enhance member/client relationships and to deepen donor engagement

Building shared understanding and enthusiasm for VCF’s philanthropic opportunities across Vancity by creating clear, engaging resources - including Insite content, job aids, presentations and website updates

Leading and advancing VCF’s legacy giving program, including the development and implementation of bequest strategies and other legacy-focused initiatives that drive long-term engagement

Harnessing the capacity of the CRM to track referrals and key relationships, monitor donor engagement, identify upgrade opportunities, and support segmentation and stewardship

Organizing and hosting events, orientations, and touchpoints that bring together wealth teams, clients, and prospective donors to share the impact and benefits of working with Vancity, VCIM, and VCF

Optimizing participation in, and impact of, the Wealth Advisors Fund as part of the broader wealth advisor engagement strategy

What You’ll Bring to the Team:

Post-secondary education or an…


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