JOB TITLE:                Grant Writing and Stewardship Specialist (Part time, one year term position with possibility of extension)

START DATE:            September 2023

REPORTS TO:           Director Resource Development

Summary of Responsibilities

The Foundation is seeking a self-motivated, energetic person to work with our Resource Development team where every team member plays a critical role. This person will be responsible for completing grant applications, proposals, project budgets, and stewardship reports, with a specific focus on BGC Canada and Government grants and opportunities.

The Resource Development team is responsible for raising funds to support the programs and services offered at BGC South Coast BC.

JOB DUTIES

• Prepares funding proposals, grant applications, project budgets and stewardship reports, with the focus on BGC Canada and Government grants and opportunities in keeping with funder requirements and deadlines.
• Responsible for ensuring all relevant information related to proposals is entered into the donor database.
• Coordinates and leads annual reporting of statistics required in BGC Canada membership agreement.
• Assists with writing related to policy manual updates/revisions.
• Assists with submission of applications for property tax exemptions as needed.
• Maintains the values of the organization and follows ethical fundraising practices.

REQUIREMENTS

• Clear Criminal Record Check (Vulnerable Sector)
• A minimum of three years of experience in fundraising and grant writing
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Proficient time and general management skills.
• Experience with databases, Microsoft Office Suite, researching the internet etc.
• Experience with DonorPerfect would be an asset.
• Demonstrated teamwork skills with the ability to think critically and resolve issues.
• Ability to prioritize workload and multiple ongoing projects while working under pressure to ensure that deadlines are met.
• Must be flexible to attend donor related events that occur on evenings and/or weekends.
• Class 5 driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle would be an asset.

Part-time (30 hours per week) position for one-year term (possibility of extension) starting at $40,560.00, with paid vacation based on three weeks in first year, paid sick and personal leave, birthday off and up to 5 days statutory holiday substitution days per year to celebrate/recognize religious, cultural, and/or personal days that are important to the employee where those days are not currently recognized as statutory holidays in BC/Canada).

CLOSING DATE

Position will remain open until filled.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit a resume and cover letter directly to:

Director Resource Development

Or check out career opportunities on-line through our website:

https://www.bgcbc.ca/work/

Thank you in advance to all persons who apply for this position. Please note that only those selected for interview will be contacted.

As it connects to our organizational core values, BGC encourages staff to show up as their best selves, including mutual respect, integrity, and accountability.

BGC Equitable Employer Statement

BGC values building and sustaining a culturally diverse environment and commits to intentional efforts to reflect that (along with our other values) in all that we do. BGC is committed to provide employees with an equitable opportunity hiring process and work environment free from discrimination and harassment. We seek to hire, train, and engage people from diverse backgrounds, particularly those who experience systemic barriers. Employment decisions are based on the individual’s qualifications, merit, lived experience, and knowledge. 

Equity means treating folks based on their needs. It differs from equality, where everyone is treated the same, regardless of need. Equal circumstances do not yet exist in our society, so BGC practices ethics of equity in all aspects of our organization. Systemic oppression in society has marginalized folks based on identity and culture, and we commit to countering these dynamics.