Development Officer OR Senior Development Officer, Direct Response Job in Vancouver Recruiting by Brainhunter Systems Ltd

Development Officer OR Senior Development Officer, Direct ResponseRequisition #2415901
Job LocationCanada-British Columbia-Vancouver
Job StreamFundraising
Job TypePermanent,Full-Time
Number of Positions1
Start Date of EmploymentASAP
Posting Date15-Apr-2024
Travel RequiredNot Required
Educational RequirementsN/A
Languages RequiredEnglish
Job Description
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—the fundraising partner of BC Cancer—has launched the most ambitious and comprehensive healthcare campaign in BC’s history to lead this transformation and elevate cancer care for all British Columbians.
With over 90 employees working across 5 sites in B.C, we are one of the largest non-profit organizations in the province. 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 aprofessional, passionate, and positiveteam 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:
The Development Officer or Senior Development Officer, Direct Response will lead the development and execution of an integrated direct response program that drives revenue and donor engagement through direct mail, telemarketing, face-to-face, email, SMS text messaging, and other direct response channels.
Reporting to the Senior Director, Community Giving & Direct Response, responsibilities will include:
Project management for all direct response fundraising campaigns across multiple channels, managing relationships with internal teams and external vendors/suppliers
Develop and refine audience selection and segmentation strategies
Develop and conduct testing strategies to optimize campaign performance
Copywriting for fundraising letters, emails, landing page content, and telemarketing/text messaging scripts
Develop creative briefs and work closely with the Graphic Designer on design elements for digital and print
Deliver campaign reports and insights to help shape future strategies
Optimize our donor acquisition program with a focus on diversifying our donor base and reactivating lapsed donors
Design and implement stewardship and renewal strategies to increase retention of monthly and annual donors
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have a minimum three years’ experience in direct response marketing, preferably with a fundraising organization or agency, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Core Knowledge & Skills:
A passion and talent for creating engaging fundraising copy and content that drives donors and prospective supporters to respond to a call to action
Proficient in the use of CRM tools (preferably Raiser’s Edge) and Microsoft suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Strong project management experience and organizational skills, with a track record of meeting campaign deadlines and budgets
Excellent relationship-building and communication skills with internal and external partners
Uphold and contribute to BCCF’s values ofProfessional, Passionate, and Positivity
Salary Range:
Development Officer:$60,000 to $85,000
Senior Development Officer:$65,000 to $87,000
What We Offer:
5 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 / Participation in the Municipal Pension Plan after 1 year work anniversary (if contract role)
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.#J-18808-Ljbffr