JOB POSTING

Join Aunt Leah’s and Help Transform Lives

Are you a passionate fundraiser and leader who thrives on building meaningful relationships and sustainable revenue streams? Aunt Leah’s is looking for a dedicated Development Manager to lead and grow our mission-driven fundraising team. You’ll play a pivotal role in securing vital resources that support youth in care and young families—making a real, lasting impact in our community.

In this dynamic role, you’ll manage a talented team, oversee grants and donor stewardship, and collaborate closely with our Director of Development & Communications to shape strategic fundraising initiatives. If you are motivated by social justice, enjoy mentoring others, and want to be part of a values-driven organization committed to inclusion and equity, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Development Manager

Job Summary: Aunt Leah’s is seeking a Development Manager to help shape and grow our mission-driven fundraising efforts. If you're passionate about building sustainable revenue streams, cultivating meaningful donor relationships, and mentoring a dynamic team—all in service of supporting youth in care and young families—this is the opportunity for you. As a key member of the Development leadership team, you will oversee a team of two direct reports and play a vital role in supervising fundraising operations, gift processing, and grant coordination. You’ll collaborate with the Director of Development & Communications to guide strategic planning, lead a robust grants portfolio, and enhance donor stewardship—all while building a culture of accountability, learning, and impact.

Reports To: Director of Development & Communications

Compensation: $78, 000K

Qualifications:

•       Diploma in Grants & Fundraising, or a degree in Business, Social Services, or a related field.

•       Minimum of 2 years of experience in grant writing and managing a grants portfolio, preferably including government and significant philanthropic funders, charitable sector.

•       At least 2 years of supervisory experience.

•       A minimum of 5 years of work experience, with demonstrates expertise in grants management and a strong understanding of broader annual fundraising practices.

Requirements:

•       Satisfactory Criminal Record Check (including vulnerable persons) and Local Police Information Check

•       Adherence to the Aunt Leah’s Code of Ethics

•       Follows Aunt Leah’s Practice Guidelines

Assets:

•       A valid BC driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle

•       Member of Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) or Canadian Fundraising Executive (CFRE) Certification is an asset

•       Demonstrated understanding of Charitable Regulatory System

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSA):

•       Solid understanding of donor-centered fundraising principles and techniques.

•       Demonstrated interest in and understanding of social justice issues, including social inclusion, diversity, and equity.

•       Strong research skills, ideally with knowledge of public policy and programming relevant to fundraising strategies.

•       Experience working with fundraising databases; Salesforce proficiency is a strong asset.

•       Demonstrated ability to align fundraising strategies with organizational mission, program priorities, and funder interests.

•       Knowledge of the charitable regulatory environment (an asset).

•       Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex ideas and inspire action.

•       Ability to influence and persuade a variety of stakeholders through compelling messaging, storytelling, and relationship-building.

•       Exceptional interpersonal skills, with empathy and compassion for individuals facing functional, social, or economic barriers.

•       Collaborative team player and relationship-builder with the ability to foster positive internal and external partnerships.

•       Well-developed coordination, organizational, and planning abilities.

•       Strong analytical thinking, sound judgment, and problem-solving skills.

•       Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).

•       Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities with minimal supervision.

•       Open to giving and receiving constructive feedback, with a focus on team and individual development.

•       Proactively seeks opportunities to learn and improve; demonstrates curiosity and a commitment to continuous growth.

Essential Functions:

Grant and Fund Development

•       Ensures timely submission of grant proposals and compliance with all reporting requirements.

•       Maintains a comprehensive funder pipeline to support the timely submission of letters of inquiry, proposals, and reports.

•       Conducts and curates research on new prospective funders.

•       Leads the proposal and reporting process across the organization, delegating components to appropriate staff as needed.

•       Contributes revenue forecast information to organizational financial plans and budgets.

 Annual Giving & Stewardship

•       Prepares and delivers high-quality proposals and reports for leadership donors and major gift prospects.

•       Collaborates with the Communications & Marketing team to develop and implement strategic donor communications through channels such as social media, the Annual Report, Annual Giving campaigns, gift acknowledgments, web content, invitations, and press releases.

•       Maintains and strengthens a best-practice donor stewardship program.

•       Supports the planning and execution of stewardship events, including creating plans and budgets to increase donor engagement and build long-term loyalty.

•       Contributes to donor and funder tracking through accurate database management.

Leadership and Supervision

•       Supervises development staff and volunteers, including roles related to gift processing and grant support.

•       Participates in staff development activities, departmental meetings, and training as required.

•       Contributes to departmental planning and budgeting efforts.

 Standards of Practice

•       Maintains confidentiality and demonstrates a high degree of accuracy in managing sensitive information.

•       Contributes to a collaborative, respectful, and team-oriented organizational culture.

•       Represents the organization professionally and ethically to uphold and enhance Aunt Leah’s public reputation.

•       Works closely with program and finance teams to ensure accurate and timely impact reporting.

•       Supports overall organizational financial planning through the provision of reliable fundraising revenue forecasts.

Working Conditions:

•       This position may require working occasional evenings and weekends and travel to various locations within Metro Vancouver

•       Works primarily in an office setting from the Seymour (1101 Seymour St #333, Vancouver, BC) and New Westminster (816 20th Street, New Westminster, BC) head office.

•       Hours of work 37.5 hours per week; (7.5 hours a day) generally Monday to Friday (9:00 am to 5:00 pm); with the ability to be flexible as per business needs.

Living Wage Employer:

As a certified living wage employer, we are committed to compensating our employees a living wage that allows working families to support the healthy development of their children and participate in the social, civic, and cultural lives of their communities. Embracing a living wage policy aligns with our Strategic Goals and provides our staff a great place to work.

We Offer: 

A comprehensive benefits package that includes dental, extended health care including, vision care and prescription, RRSP matching, generous 4 weeks of vacation, and personal time package.

To Apply: 

Please send your resume and cover letter, quoting Development Manager in the subject line, to  ";document.write(p1);document.write(p2);document.write(p3+p4); // --> %20" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener ugc">. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

We encourage qualified people of all gender expressions and identities, sexual orientations, visible minorities, Indigenous persons, and persons with disabilities to apply if you are interested in supporting our mission and mandate.