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.

Portfolio Optimization Analyst

The Portfolio Optimization Analyst plays a strategic role in enhancing the effectiveness of University Advancement’s fundraising efforts. The position ensures that major gift officer and development officer portfolios are optimized for equity, efficiency, and alignment with institutional priorities. Through advanced data analysis and strategic insight, the Analyst supports leadership decision-making and contributes to a sustainable, high-performing prospect pipeline.

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Strategic Philanthropy Advisor (Part-time/Volunteer)

Vancouver Island Counselling Centre for Immigrants and Refugees VICCIR is a Victoria-based non-profit dedicated to supporting the healing and integration of immigrant and refugee individuals, families and communities through mental health services that are trauma-informed, culturally safe and accessible. 

We are at a critical growth phase and seek to elevate our fundraising capabilities to expand our local and regional impact. 

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a seasoned Major Donor Cultivation Professional to join us as a strategic partner. This part-time, flexible role is ideal for a retired executive or a consultant who wants to donate their expertise to a meaningful cause. You will lead the design and execution of our major gift strategy, targeting foundations and corporate partners.

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Senior Development Officer

Reporting to the Director of Faculty Development, the Senior Development Officer (SDO) is a strategic partner to the Dean of the Faculty of Health, VP Research and Innovation, and other health leaders across UVic. The SDO is responsible for creating the philanthropic fundraising strategy for UVic’s health theme and for advancing health-themed fundraising priorities through major and principal gift development, alumni engagement, and donor stewardship.  

The SDO works with, and is supported by, colleagues from across Alumni and Development, including other major gift fundraisers, Advancement Services, Alumni Relations, Principal Giving and centralized University Development teams.

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Manager of Communications

Do you believe every senior deserves to age with dignity? Are you a natural storyteller who knows how to build a brand, inspire action, and amplify impact? Eldercare Foundation is seeking a Manager of Communications to lead our marketing and communications strategy and help share the stories of more than 2,000 Vancouver Island seniors whose lives are touched by our work each month.

In this senior role, you’ll:

• Shape and steward Eldercare’s brand and voice
• Lead compelling storytelling across newsletters, social media, web, and media relations
• Build trusted relationships with care staff, partners, donors, and media
• Support fundraising campaigns, events, and organizational strategy
• Measure results and continually strengthen our communications impact

This is a full-time role with extended health and dental coverage through Island Health, and participation in the Municipal Pension Plan.  If you’re an experienced communications leader who wants your work to truly matter — and you’re passionate about improving the lives of seniors — we’d love to hear from you.

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Executive Assistant to the CEO

Chemistry Consulting Group has been retained by David Foster Foundation (DFF) to lead the search for their next Executive Assistant to the CEO. DFF provides financial support to Canadian families with children in need of life-saving organ transplants. The foundation also assists families with their non-medical expenses. Public awareness and education are key for the foundation in spreading the wordon the importance of becoming a registered organ donor in Canada and in the United States. DFF is a non-profit charitable organization that for the past 38 years has assisted over 1,450 families.

We are seeking a highly capable Executive Assistant to support a busy CEO in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. This role requires a true self-starter who thrives on responsibility, anticipates needs, and operates with a high degree of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being at the center of activity, values excellence, is dedicated to their work and takes pride in enabling a CEO to operate at the highest level of efficiency.

Based in the head office of DFF in Victoria, BC, the Executive Assistant plays a crucial role in providing high-level executive support to the CEO to help streamline daily operations, manage schedules, and facilitate smooth communication across the executive team. The position involves being a resourceful and detail-oriented assistant with a “can-do” attitude who is continuously thinking ten steps ahead and putting those steps into action. 

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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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