Chapter Job Center

To post a job with AFP Vancouver Island please send a copy of your job description to our Chapter Administrator, Monica Powell.  The fee to post a job is $175 for members and $250 for non-members. 

In line with AFP Global and in order to promote gender and racial pay equity, we require that a salary range be included for all job postings. This will make negotiations easier for both employer and candidate, and will also help save time and resources for employers by ensuring that those who apply are candidates whose skills, experience and salary expectations align with the requirements of the role.

In addition, research has shown that posting the salary range increases the reach and attention ads receive by 30%. AFP Vancouver Island job postings are an effective way for employers to reach qualified applicants, committed to the sector and we thank all past, present and future employers who choose to post with us.

Philanthropy Advisor - Mid Level

The Philanthropy Advisor plays a key role in advancing Our Place’s mission by managing two donor programs: Mid-level Giving and Monthly Giving. This role is focused on deepening relationships with donors who give $500 or more annually, ensuring they feel connected, appreciated, and inspired to continue their support. The Advisor also leads efforts to engage donors in planning future gifts, including bequests, helping them leave a lasting impact.

As an integral part of the fund development team, the Advisor will cultivate and steward donor relationships, conduct prospect research, oversee estate gifts, and develop compelling fundraising materials. This position requires strategic thinking, strong communication skills, and a passion for building meaningful connections with donors. 

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Senior Development Officer

One of our core values at St. Michaels University School is respect. With this in mind, we acknowledge that our school rests in the heart of Straits Salish territory, a living culture with its own rites, ceremonies, and unfolding history. We honour the Esquimalt, Songhees, and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples – whose homelands we share and whom we recognize as our neighbours. 

The Senior Development Officer plays a key role in advancing St. Michaels University School’s (SMUS) strategic priorities by identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major donors. Reporting to the Director of Advancement, this position builds and maintains meaningful relationships with parents, alumni, faculty, staff, and other community members to strengthen engagement and increase philanthropic support. As an ambassador of SMUS, the Senior Development Officer works both independently and collaboratively within a complex environment to implement effective development strategies to enhance donor engagement, participation, relationships, and overall revenue generation. 

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Fund Development Officer

The Nanaimo Community Hospice is a registered non-profit society that supports an interdisciplinary team approach to the provision of compassionate care and support to the dying, their caregivers, and the bereaved of all ages in our community. All programs are free and contribute significantly to the health and strength of our community. Each year Hospice staff and volunteers provide direct support to over 1,700 individuals facing end of life issues in their homes, in hospital, in care facilities, and through programs offered at Hospice House. Hospice volunteers working with those facing end of life issues contribute over 28,000 hours annually.

This role is focused on finding and deepening relationships with donors ensuring they feel connected, appreciated, and inspired to continue their support. The Development Officer also leads efforts to engage donors in planning future gifts, including bequests, helping them leave a lasting impact. This position requires strategic thinking, strong communication skills, and a passion for designing fundraising programs and building meaningful connections with donors.

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Executive Director, Advancement

This is an incredible opportunity to lead the Advancement team and initiatives at the top Business School in Canada, at the top University in the country, in the midst of the University of Toronto’s landmark $4 billion Defy Gravity Campaign that is harnessing the power of our global community, including Rotman School of Management’s 29,000 alumni.

Deeply rooted in one of the world’s most diverse city regions, U of T brings a comprehensive approach to solving complex social, economic and health issues at scale. Our unrivalled commitment to excellence, inclusion and removing barriers to higher education opens up worlds of opportunity for students.

We are seeking an exceptional fundraising professional with a significant track record of success in increasingly senior advancement leadership positions in large-scale, complex settings. Candidates should possess superior solicitation experience and a demonstrated track record of securing significant philanthropic support; a strong commitment to developing, and empowering a team of high-performance advancement professionals; and a strong commitment to establishing and supporting efforts to meaningfully engage alumni and volunteers in support of the Rotman School’s priorities and ambitions.

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Director, Donor Engagement and Operations

Covenant House Vancouver is an essential institution in Vancouver, supporting street youth aged 16–24, who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness, youth experiencing human trafficking, and youth in need through a variety of life-sustaining and harm-reducing programs 24/7, 365 days of the year. 

Covenant House is now recruiting a Director, Donor Engagement and Operations to integrate, enable, and support best practices across its entire philanthropic program. This new leadership role will be a key player on the philanthropic leadership group as one of three Directors that report to the Chief Philanthropy Officer.

Read the full Candidate Brief Here

Associate Director, Vancouver Island

The BC Cancer Foundation is at the forefront of a transformative era in cancer research and care.

As the fundraising partner of BC Cancer, we are driving bold initiatives that inspire hope and save lives. Cancer is the largest health challenge globally, and we are mobilizing communities, partners and collaborators across British Columbia to accelerate wild-impact solutions.

With a team of over 90 staff across five sites, more than $110 million in annual revenue, and a donor base of over 80,000, we are one of the province’s largest non-profit organizations. We have a purpose-driven, high-performing culture – fuelled by talent, data and technology to accelerate progress and shape the future of cancer care.

We are a passionate, professional and positive team committed to advancing cancer research and supporting patients and families throughout their journey.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Associate VP, Vancouver Island, the Associate Director, Vancouver Island will help lead and grow the Foundation’s major gift program for the Vancouver Island region.

The Associate Director will manage a portfolio of high-value donors and prospects, develop regional strategies, and collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure alignment between donor priorities and institutional goals.

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Philanthropy Manager

The Philanthropy Manager plays a pivotal leadership role within Our Place Society’s Philanthropy Department, reporting to the Director of Philanthropy. This position is responsible for leading the donor engagement team to deepen donor relationships, grow revenue, and enhance donor experiences across all engagement channels.

This role combines strategy, relationship management, and hands-on execution. The Manager oversees all aspects of donor solicitation and stewardship for individual donors under $15,000, including mid-level, monthly, and event donors. They also lead the planning and delivery of donor and community fundraising events, ensuring alignment with organizational.

The Philanthropy Manager will also represent Our Place in the community—speaking at events, networking with local businesses and community groups, and strengthening relationships that build awareness, trust, and support for our mission. 

View the complete posting here.