Philanthropy Manager
Top Benefits
About the role
The School
Stratford Hall, an independent K–12 IB World School, invites applications from individuals who wish to join our dynamic team. Located in Vancouver, BC, our welcoming and purposeful community is home to over 540 students and more than 100 faculty and staff. Our graduates attend top post-secondary institutions across Canada, the U.S., and abroad. Founded in 2000, Stratford Hall is one of the few IB continuum schools in Canada and has a rich tradition of educational innovation and excellence in the Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programmes.
Position Summary
The Philanthropy Manager advances the school’s mission and vision by nurturing a strong culture of philanthropy and leading successful annual and sustainable fundraising initiatives. As a key member of the newly revitalized and strengthened Development team, this is a unique opportunity for an experienced and driven fundraiser to truly make their mark.
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising Strategy & Execution
- Develop and implement a comprehensive annual fund development plan aligned with organizational goals.
- Set and achieve measurable fundraising targets in collaboration with the Director of Development.
- Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a significant pool of prospects and donors, including individuals, corporations and foundations up to the mid-level gift range of $10,000.
- Develop engagement strategies to cultivate and steward relationships through a moves management process that encourages increased giving and multi-year commitments.
- Grow alum participation in the Annual Giving program through segmented alum appeals.
- Assist with third-party fundraising events.
- Produce proposals and impact reports that establish a strong case for support and highlight tangible impact.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with donors through regular communication, appreciation events, and impact reporting.
- Develop personalized stewardship plans to retain and upgrade donors.
- Ensure accurate and comprehensive donor records in CRM/database (Raiser’s Edge NXT).
- Collaborate to design, write, and distribute recognition through various mediums and other stewardship.
Events & Campaigns
- In collaboration with the Director of Development, plan, coordinate, and execute fundraising and cultivation & stewardship events and campaigns in support of annual appeals, giving days, donor recognition, and community building events.
- Collaborate with marketing and communications to develop promotional materials and messaging.
Team Collaboration & Leadership
- Work closely with the Director of Development, members of Development team, faculty, volunteers, alums to support fundraising goals.
- Provide support and guidance to staff and volunteers involved in fundraising.
- Report regularly on fundraising progress and metrics.
Qualifications
Required:
- Post-secondary education in nonprofit management, communications, business, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Minimum 5 years of professional fundraising experience, with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding fundraising goals.
- Demonstrated ability to build and sustain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Adept at working across cultures and building trust within diverse communities.
- Proven success writing comprehensive funding proposals that engage audiences from intellectual and emotional standpoints.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with a creative and innovative approach to donor engagement.
- Experience with donor relationship management software (e.g., Raiser’s Edge NXT).
- Highly organized with attention to detail and able to manage multiple concurrent projects.
- Ability to work autonomously and problem solve while also collaborating and managing up.
- Steadfast commitment to ongoing learning and development.
- Flexible and adaptable; embraces change.
- Ability to handle confidential information with the utmost professional integrity.
- Enthusiasm, eagerness and genuine interest in all aspects of the school’s success.
- Flexible schedule with ability to attend evening events.
Preferred:
- Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) designation is considered an asset.
- Mandarin language skills are considered an asset.
- Experience in an independent school or nonprofit environment is considered an asset.
Benefits
- Salary range of $75,000 - $90,000 per year.
- Work location: Vancouver, BC
About Stratford Hall
OUR MISSION Stratford Hall educates students to the highest global standards, through the programs of the International Baccalaureate. Excellence and confidence are developed through a challenging academic curriculum with further emphasis on creativity, action and service. We foster a strong pluralistic community built on integrity and respect.
OUR VISION Stratford Hall strives to be a global leader in the International Baccalaureate community. Our students will gain a deep understanding of the world around them, and they will act on their connections to the outside community. They will excel to the best of their abilities, and graduates will be equipped to achieve their chosen goals. This is accomplished by acquiring and retaining the best teachers and by a commitment to a balanced and enriched curriculum. The success of Stratford Hall is deeply rooted in the establishment of a supportive, knowledgeable and committed community.
Philanthropy Manager
Top Benefits
About the role
The School
Stratford Hall, an independent K–12 IB World School, invites applications from individuals who wish to join our dynamic team. Located in Vancouver, BC, our welcoming and purposeful community is home to over 540 students and more than 100 faculty and staff. Our graduates attend top post-secondary institutions across Canada, the U.S., and abroad. Founded in 2000, Stratford Hall is one of the few IB continuum schools in Canada and has a rich tradition of educational innovation and excellence in the Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programmes.
Position Summary
The Philanthropy Manager advances the school’s mission and vision by nurturing a strong culture of philanthropy and leading successful annual and sustainable fundraising initiatives. As a key member of the newly revitalized and strengthened Development team, this is a unique opportunity for an experienced and driven fundraiser to truly make their mark.
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising Strategy & Execution
- Develop and implement a comprehensive annual fund development plan aligned with organizational goals.
- Set and achieve measurable fundraising targets in collaboration with the Director of Development.
- Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a significant pool of prospects and donors, including individuals, corporations and foundations up to the mid-level gift range of $10,000.
- Develop engagement strategies to cultivate and steward relationships through a moves management process that encourages increased giving and multi-year commitments.
- Grow alum participation in the Annual Giving program through segmented alum appeals.
- Assist with third-party fundraising events.
- Produce proposals and impact reports that establish a strong case for support and highlight tangible impact.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with donors through regular communication, appreciation events, and impact reporting.
- Develop personalized stewardship plans to retain and upgrade donors.
- Ensure accurate and comprehensive donor records in CRM/database (Raiser’s Edge NXT).
- Collaborate to design, write, and distribute recognition through various mediums and other stewardship.
Events & Campaigns
- In collaboration with the Director of Development, plan, coordinate, and execute fundraising and cultivation & stewardship events and campaigns in support of annual appeals, giving days, donor recognition, and community building events.
- Collaborate with marketing and communications to develop promotional materials and messaging.
Team Collaboration & Leadership
- Work closely with the Director of Development, members of Development team, faculty, volunteers, alums to support fundraising goals.
- Provide support and guidance to staff and volunteers involved in fundraising.
- Report regularly on fundraising progress and metrics.
Qualifications
Required:
- Post-secondary education in nonprofit management, communications, business, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Minimum 5 years of professional fundraising experience, with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding fundraising goals.
- Demonstrated ability to build and sustain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Adept at working across cultures and building trust within diverse communities.
- Proven success writing comprehensive funding proposals that engage audiences from intellectual and emotional standpoints.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with a creative and innovative approach to donor engagement.
- Experience with donor relationship management software (e.g., Raiser’s Edge NXT).
- Highly organized with attention to detail and able to manage multiple concurrent projects.
- Ability to work autonomously and problem solve while also collaborating and managing up.
- Steadfast commitment to ongoing learning and development.
- Flexible and adaptable; embraces change.
- Ability to handle confidential information with the utmost professional integrity.
- Enthusiasm, eagerness and genuine interest in all aspects of the school’s success.
- Flexible schedule with ability to attend evening events.
Preferred:
- Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) designation is considered an asset.
- Mandarin language skills are considered an asset.
- Experience in an independent school or nonprofit environment is considered an asset.
Benefits
- Salary range of $75,000 - $90,000 per year.
- Work location: Vancouver, BC
About Stratford Hall
OUR MISSION Stratford Hall educates students to the highest global standards, through the programs of the International Baccalaureate. Excellence and confidence are developed through a challenging academic curriculum with further emphasis on creativity, action and service. We foster a strong pluralistic community built on integrity and respect.
OUR VISION Stratford Hall strives to be a global leader in the International Baccalaureate community. Our students will gain a deep understanding of the world around them, and they will act on their connections to the outside community. They will excel to the best of their abilities, and graduates will be equipped to achieve their chosen goals. This is accomplished by acquiring and retaining the best teachers and by a commitment to a balanced and enriched curriculum. The success of Stratford Hall is deeply rooted in the establishment of a supportive, knowledgeable and committed community.