ABOUT THE SURREY CRIME PREVENTION SOCIETY

The Surrey Crime Prevention Society (SCPS) is a community-based charitable organization dedicated to enhancing public safety and reducing opportunities for crime through education, community engagement, volunteer programs, and strategic partnerships. SCPS works collaboratively with law enforcement, government, businesses, community organizations, educational institutions, volunteers, and residents to support a safer and more connected Surrey.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for the overall leadership, management, financial sustainability, and strategic direction of the Surrey Crime Prevention Society. This is a hands-on leadership position requiring a strong combination of fundraising, organizational management, financial oversight, community engagement, staff leadership, and relationship building.

A significant priority of the position will be developing sustainable sources of funding through grants, government funding, corporate partnerships, sponsorships, donations, and other fundraising opportunities. The successful candidate will serve as a key representative of SCPS within the community and will work closely with the Board to advance the Society's mission and strategic

objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Organizational Management: Provide overall leadership and day-to-day management of the organization.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategic and operational plans in collaboration with the Board of Directors.
• Fundraising & Revenue Generation: Identify, pursue, and secure grants, sponsorships, donations, government funding, and other funding opportunities.
• Partnership Development: Build and maintain relationships with government agencies, law enforcement, businesses, community organizations, educational institutions, donors, and key stakeholders.
• Financial Oversight: Oversee organizational budgets, financial reporting, expenditures, internal controls, and financial accountability.
• Governance Support: Provide regular operational, financial, fundraising, and program reporting to the Board of Directors; ensure regulatory compliance and proper governance practices.
• Team Leadership: Lead, support, and supervise staff, students, practicum participants, and volunteers.
• Program Operations: Oversee existing crime prevention programs while identifying opportunities for program
improvement and expansion.
• Community Representation: Represent SCPS at community meetings, events, presentations, and stakeholder engagements.
   
 QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

  Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in senior leadership, Executive Director, non-profit management, community services, public safety, or comparable management roles.
• Demonstrated experience with fundraising, grant writing, sponsorship development, or securing organizational funding.
• Strong financial management, budgeting, and analytical abilities.
• Experience managing employees, volunteers, programs, or multidisciplinary teams.
• Degree or credentials in non-profit management, business, public administration, criminology, or equivalent experience.

  Assets & Preferred Skills
• Experience working with a Board of Directors or within a non-profit governance structure.
• Knowledge or experience relating to crime prevention, community safety, policing partnerships, or Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED).
• Fundraising credentials such as CFRE or related executive designations.
• Strong written, verbal, and stakeholder relationship- building skills.

 COMPENSATION & WORKING CONDITIONS

The position offers compensation of $70,000–$100,000 per year, including performance-based compensation. Increases in compensation and bonuses are tied to organizational funding, leadership, and performance objectives. The Society is currently reviewing a medical benefits package. Includes paid statutory holidays, vacation, and leave. This position is offered on a 6-month contractual term with the potential for extension based on performance and organizational funding. Because SCPS participates in community events, some evening and weekend work is required with flexible scheduling options.