Philanthropy Officer; Planned Giving

At A Glance

• Location:
  
  Vancouver, BC

• Hours:
  
  35 Weekly (1.0 FTE)

• Contract:
  
  Full-time permanent

• Salary: $ 76,291 annually

• Reports to:
  
  Associate Director of Philanthropy

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

• Closing Date:
  March 11, 2026

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 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.

The Philanthropy Officer (Planned Giving) is responsible for growing legacy giving at Ecojustice, inspiring supporters to leave a gift in their will and strengthening relationships with those who have already made this commitment. Reporting to the Associate Director of Philanthropy , the 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 technical expertise , and develop proposals u sing a 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 Ecojustice’s mission to protect the environment.

As the Philanthropy Officer (Planned Giving), your responsibilities will include:

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

• Increasing the number of targeted donors by developing new marketing and acquisitions strategies, clearly communicating technical information, creating a more inclusive donor experience, and implementing

• Assisting in the development of detailed gift proposals using tailored solicitation strategies, gift proposals using bequests, securities, annuities, charitable remainder trusts and other instruments

• Increase efficiency and estate administration including developing and maintaining current databases and software, identifying opportunities 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.

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.

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