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Sea to Sky Community Services Society
Sea to Sky Community Services Society (SSCS) helps to create healthy, connected, and diverse communities where everyone has the opportunity to grow, develop and lead meaningful lives – at every age and stage of life.
Established in 1978, SSCS is the largest community services organization in the Sea to Sky Corridor: Squamish, Whistler, and Pemberton. SSCS continues to grow and innovate to enhance the lives of thousands of people every year — through 40 vital programs no one else offers. From prenatal programs to child care, youth and adult services to assistance for seniors, SSCS helps clients develop crucial life skills, build confidence and self-worth, and enhance their lives.
The Director of Development & External Relations will support SSCS achieve its vision and mission with accountability for establishing a fully integrated fund development program and administration pertaining to development work as well as leading all communications, marketing, and public relations work on behalf of the organization. This role is responsible for a select portfolio of high-net-worth donors and prospects.
SSCS is in the midst of a period of intense campaign work designed to help fund the Harrow Road project. SSCS’s campaign will build and fund a Community Services Hub, and the development of affordable housing in Pemberton, one of Canada’s fastest-growing communities. This Harrow Road project will meet Pemberton’s critical need for expanded health and social service support and the Director will play a crucial role in supporting this campaign.
This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic fundraiser to:
- Play an essential role in supporting the Sea to Sky Corridor’s most important social services;
- Support and enable fundraising for the Harrow Road capital campaign;
- Carry a portfolio of high-capacity, high-inclination prospects with personal accountability for securing gifts of $50,000+;
- Be a part of a high-performing and passionate team.
For more information or to apply, please get in touch by email or fill in this confidential form.
Ideal Traits & Competencies:
- Knowledge of and proficiency in budget creation, implementation, and reporting.
- Knowledge of and proficiency in IDEA and ethics.
- Knowledge and proficiency in Donor Database, fundraising resources, online search systems, directories, and others.
- Excellent organizational and relationship-building skills.
- Excellent skills in communications, writing, and presentation.
- Knowledge of donor research techniques and current expertise in development legislation.
- Entrepreneurial thinking and the drive to build a successful fund development platform.
- Knowledge of professional and ethical standards for fundraising executives.
