Fundraising Development 

Position: Development Officer
Organization: West Coast Environmental Law
Location: In-person based at office located on xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) & səl̓ilwətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) territory (Vancouver, BC)

• Application Deadline: 11:59pm PT on January 13, 2026
• Term: full-time (5 days per week); permanent
• Remuneration: $63,000 to $70,000 commensurate with experience plus competitive benefit package

West Coast Environmental Law has an immediate opening for a full-time Development Officer position based in our Vancouver office.

About West Coast Environmental Law: West Coast Environmental Law harnesses the power of law to solve complex environmental challenges and uphold Indigenous rights. West Coast has been working for systemic legal change to protect the environment for 50 years. We work to transform environmental decision-making and strengthen legal protections for the environment through collaborative legal strategies that bridge Indigenous and Canadian law. We approach our work through an environmental justice lens, conscious of the importance of breaking down silos between environmental and other social justice movements. Our work seeks to address environmental harms while simultaneously promoting an equitable society. By putting the law into the hands of communities and creating legal risk for those who would harm the land, air and water, we are building the collective power to build a more sustainable future for all. Read West Coast’s values statement here.

As a member of the Development team the Development Officer manages West Coast’s Annual Giving program and drives revenue from a portfolio of donors making annual, leadership and/or legacy gift commitments to advance the mission of West Coast. The Development Officer engages in effective cultivation, solicitation and stewardship activities to meet annual revenue objectives, and works with the Development Team to strategically execute the organization’s Development Plan.

West Coast Environmental Law aims to promote equity and challenge discrimination. We recognize the value of diversity in the workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, races, national origins, gender identities, sexual orientations, religions, abilities and beliefs. We strongly encourage applicants from equity-deserving groups, specifically Indigenous and racialized people, members of the LGBTQIA2S+, trans and gender-diverse communities, women, and people living with a disability, chronic illness and/or neurodiversity to self-identify so that we can prioritize your application.

Being the right candidate for a position can look a variety of ways. If you are interested and see yourself in the role but might not meet all the requirements, we still encourage you to apply.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum four years of experience in fundraising and supporting annual giving programs
• Knowledge and skills acquired through training related to fundraising management, communications and/or marketing, business administration, or combination
• OR equivalent combination of training and experience
• Knowledge of fundraising practices and campaign strategies and best practices
• Experience with digital fundraising/marketing, visual marketing and content
• Experience with face-to-face solicitations, leadership and legacy giving fundraising
• Exemplary attention to detail
• Experience in creating and presenting compelling, creative proposals/appeals to donors based on their philanthropic interests
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with very strong person to person relationship-building and stewardship skills
• Demonstrated success in building and attaining financial and program goals
• Able to work effectively and collaboratively with program staff
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple and changing demands
• Proficient in the use of Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Canva, as well as donor database management and digital marketing systems (knowledge of Salesforce and/or Marketing Cloud an asset)
• Proven ability to exercise confidentiality, diplomacy and good judgment
• Demonstrated commitment to the environment and understanding of the mission and values of West Coast, including those of environmental justice
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Fundraising

• Manage fundraising strategies via email, direct mail, donor calling/telemarketing, and digital fundraising; contribute to the scheduling and execution of the organization’s Development Plan with the Director of Development, Donor Relations Coordinator, and Communications team.
• With the Director of Development, coordinate direct mail including but not limited to scheduling, conceptualizing, and writing three direct mail pieces per year.
• Schedule, conceptualize, and write digital campaign materials including email asks and copy for corresponding donation pages, and social media assets
• Develop and test different list segmentation options and personalization to optimize conversion rates.
• In collaboration with Director of Development, develop and implement personalized cultivation and solicitation plans for leadership donors and prospects, which are made up primarily of individuals and family foundations.
• Engage in face-to-face meetings and personalized contact activities, including supporting and enabling the involvement of the Executive Director or program staff in meetings as applicable.
• Prepare and coordinate fundraising materials such as proposals, briefing notes, presentations, call reports, letters, and other documents/materials.

Stewardship

• Ensure that donors receive impeccable and personalized stewardship, implementing the practices in the organization’s Stewardship Plan.
• Initiate and implement impact reporting strategies, donor surveys, and acknowledgements to strengthen donor engagement and organizational transparency
• Collaborate in the organization and execution of donor recognition events.
• Strengthen donor relationships through answering supporter emails, mail and phone calls.
• Strengthen Legacy Giving program through awareness campaigns, lead tracking, and communications with potential donors
• Collaborate with Communications team on lead generation/acquisition strategies

Data Integrity

• In collaboration with the Donor Relations Coordinator, track fundraising revenue via Salesforce CRM, measure against campaign targets, ensure consistent contact data entry and organization procedures, and integrity of email list and segmentation.
• Work with Digital Strategy Coordinator and Donor Relations Coordinator to implement automated donor communications and troubleshoot data errors as they arise.
• Conduct regular portfolio reviews to ensure that relationships are advancing, and donor development activities are on track.
• Participate in other development and organizational activities as requested, such as organizational events, staff, board and team meetings, strategic planning, writing for e-newsletter.

Remuneration: Salary range is based on an annual full-time salary of $63,000 to $70,000 commensurate with experience. We offer 3 weeks annual leave to start, plus 2 weeks paid time off during our winter office closure, and a competitive benefits package including extended health plan (after 3 months of employment) and RRSP contribution (after one year of employment). Part-time (down to .8 time), flexible work hours and/or partial work-from home possible; in the case of reduced hours, FTE salary would be pro-rated accordingly.

TO APPLY:

Complete the online application form by 11:59 pm PT on January 13, 2026 to submit your cover letter and resumé as one pdf and name the file with “First Name Last Name – Development Officer Application 2026”.

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We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are committed to accessible employment practices. Applicants with a disability or any specific needs may make a request for accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, and we will work with you to meet your needs. Such requests should be communicated to admin@wcel.org .

Visit our website: http://www.wcel.org