Director of Development and Communications
Top Benefits
About the role
Director of Development and Communications: Position Summary
Reporting to the CEO, the Director of Development and Communications will embrace the organization’s core philosophy of protecting BC’s environment by providing the necessary vision, leadership, and fundraising skills to achieve its Strategic Plan objectives.
As a passionate, credible advocate, this role will enable the organization to achieve fundraising targets for operational funding and guide the organization into any campaigns.
In addition, the Director will oversee and implement marketing and communication strategies, which include overall branding and image that specifically build awareness for The Nature Trust of BC, as a leading land trust in BC.
As a key member of the Senior Management Team, the Director will guide, direct, and lead the department, which currently includes:
- Communications and Media Manager
- Communications and Engagement Specialist
- Community Partnerships Coordinator
- Donor Relations Specialist
- Development and Data Coordinator
Key Functions and Responsibilities
Strategy and Planning
- Participate in the development of the next 5-year strategic plan with responsibility for development, marketing, and communications.
- In cooperation with the CEO, lead the development of any long-term strategy to achieve organizational goals.
- Identify new potential income streams and produce strategies to access these funds.
- Lead the annual fundraising planning process to produce effective strategies to achieve income targets across various revenue streams.
- Provide strategic marketing and communications support on fundraising, engagement, and other marketing initiatives.
Fundraising
- Develop and manage the annual fundraising plan to deliver budgeted operating (unrestricted revenue) and project (restricted revenue) funds.
- Develop and deliver a donor strategy that includes prospecting, cultivating, and soliciting for monthly gifts, annual gifts, major gifts, and bequests.
- Identify new opportunities for fundraising, including but not limited to data mining on existing donors.
- Work with the CEO on their cultivation and solicitation work.
- Prepare and submit proposals to individuals, corporations, and foundations.
- Carry and actively manage a personal portfolio of major gift prospects, advancing cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities, including face-to-face donor meetings and presentations.
- Navigate and manage the nuances of U.S. and international donors, including cross-border giving considerations, regulatory requirements, and tailored engagement approaches.
- Prioritize efforts to create exceptional donor experiences throughout the donor life cycle through impactful communications and personalized connections.
- In partnership with the team, develop and execute fundraising events in key regions to deepen engagement and support revenue goals.
- Develop and maintain an engaging stewardship program; ensure donor recognition and acknowledgement as per the Recognition and Stewardship Guidelines.
- Oversee the management of the donor database.
Financial Planning and Budget Management
- Project annual undesignated, event, and bequest revenue.
- Develop, manage, and monitor the budget for department expenses.
- Develop and maintain fundraising KPI’s.
- Keep the CEO and Director of Finance aware of significant variances for unrestricted and restricted funding goals.
- Produce a cost-effective budget to achieve action plans.
- Ensure fundraising initiatives are kept within budget.
- Monitor revenue and expenses quarterly.
Communications and Marketing
- In collaboration with the Communications Manager, develop and implement a social media strategy.
- Develop and manage an annual marketing and communications plan in collaboration with the Communications Manager.
- Integrate digital fundraising into the communications efforts.
- Oversee the design, content, and printing of all communication material.
- Oversee our web presence, ensuring the development of compelling content and timely updates for our website, with a keen focus on donor engagement and education.
- Promote the brand with a focus on key attributes that differentiate NTBC and by ensuring consistency in the use of NTBC’s brand guidelines and logo.
- Oversee the development and execution of the annual advertising buy to support brand visibility and fundraising objectives.
- Promote the development of media relations and oversee all media releases.
- Manage brand risk and crisis communications.
- Provide oversight for all aspects of the organization and its leadership in public appearances and media.
- Oversee involvement in public relations activities such as festivals and special events, and act as an organization spokesperson.
Requirements (Education, Experience, Skills):
- Significant leadership experience in fundraising.
- Connection to mission, and a commitment to the organization’s core values and strategic direction.
- Ability to contribute at the senior leadership level of an organization.
- Experience working with all forms of revenue generation in the charitable sector, including leadership giving, events, corporate partnerships, and foundation grants.
- Demonstrated ability in cultivating and soliciting large donations and securing corporate partnerships.
- Strong leadership skills and a positive model of the organization’s values and policies.
- Track record of bringing innovative, creative thinking and fresh ideas to an organization.
- Entrepreneurial spirit with a track record for achieving results.
- Ability to develop relationships, influence decisions, and gain alignment across broad stakeholder groups.
- Strong understanding of the intersection and collaboration between fundraising and marketing communications.
- Marketing background that may include an understanding of social media platforms and knowledge of how to launch and maintain online initiatives, such as new or significantly upgraded websites and integrated marketing campaigns.
- Excellent understanding of relevant best practices in donor relations, marketing, and communications.
- Highly self-motivated and able to work autonomously, take initiative, and make decisions.
- Strong organization and project management skills with the ability to handle high volumes of work and shifting timelines and priorities in a professional manner.
- Excellent oral, written communication, and presentation skills.
- Exceptional storytelling skills to inspire internal audiences, stakeholders, and donors.
Other Needs:
- Post-secondary diploma or degree, preferably in Business, Fundraising, or Marketing, or equivalent combination of education, experience, and leadership.
- CFRE designation and membership in the Association of Fundraising Professionals are assets.
- The ability to work occasional evenings and weekends; available in the office for Board meetings, events, and as required for operational matters.
- Ability to travel within the province (and possess a valid passport for international travel if needed).
- Hybrid home-office working environment as approved by the CEO, with a minimum of two days per week in the office.
- Candidates will be asked to undergo a criminal record check.
Application Timing and Selection Process: All submissions should be received by April 10, 2026. Please apply to Christoph Clodius with a single document containing both a cover letter/expression of interest and a resume/CV.
Compensation & Benefits : The successful candidate can expect a starting annual salary in the range of $120,000 – 150,000. Benefits include employer-paid extended medical and dental coverage, a health spending account, RRSP matching, generous vacation and holiday provisions, professional development support, and access to an on-site gym.
Location: This is a full-time permanent role based at the NTBC offices at 888 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver, BC. NTBC supports a hybrid work environment, with the Director in the office at least twice a week.
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Director of Development and Communications
Top Benefits
About the role
Director of Development and Communications: Position Summary
Reporting to the CEO, the Director of Development and Communications will embrace the organization’s core philosophy of protecting BC’s environment by providing the necessary vision, leadership, and fundraising skills to achieve its Strategic Plan objectives.
As a passionate, credible advocate, this role will enable the organization to achieve fundraising targets for operational funding and guide the organization into any campaigns.
In addition, the Director will oversee and implement marketing and communication strategies, which include overall branding and image that specifically build awareness for The Nature Trust of BC, as a leading land trust in BC.
As a key member of the Senior Management Team, the Director will guide, direct, and lead the department, which currently includes:
- Communications and Media Manager
- Communications and Engagement Specialist
- Community Partnerships Coordinator
- Donor Relations Specialist
- Development and Data Coordinator
Key Functions and Responsibilities
Strategy and Planning
- Participate in the development of the next 5-year strategic plan with responsibility for development, marketing, and communications.
- In cooperation with the CEO, lead the development of any long-term strategy to achieve organizational goals.
- Identify new potential income streams and produce strategies to access these funds.
- Lead the annual fundraising planning process to produce effective strategies to achieve income targets across various revenue streams.
- Provide strategic marketing and communications support on fundraising, engagement, and other marketing initiatives.
Fundraising
- Develop and manage the annual fundraising plan to deliver budgeted operating (unrestricted revenue) and project (restricted revenue) funds.
- Develop and deliver a donor strategy that includes prospecting, cultivating, and soliciting for monthly gifts, annual gifts, major gifts, and bequests.
- Identify new opportunities for fundraising, including but not limited to data mining on existing donors.
- Work with the CEO on their cultivation and solicitation work.
- Prepare and submit proposals to individuals, corporations, and foundations.
- Carry and actively manage a personal portfolio of major gift prospects, advancing cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities, including face-to-face donor meetings and presentations.
- Navigate and manage the nuances of U.S. and international donors, including cross-border giving considerations, regulatory requirements, and tailored engagement approaches.
- Prioritize efforts to create exceptional donor experiences throughout the donor life cycle through impactful communications and personalized connections.
- In partnership with the team, develop and execute fundraising events in key regions to deepen engagement and support revenue goals.
- Develop and maintain an engaging stewardship program; ensure donor recognition and acknowledgement as per the Recognition and Stewardship Guidelines.
- Oversee the management of the donor database.
Financial Planning and Budget Management
- Project annual undesignated, event, and bequest revenue.
- Develop, manage, and monitor the budget for department expenses.
- Develop and maintain fundraising KPI’s.
- Keep the CEO and Director of Finance aware of significant variances for unrestricted and restricted funding goals.
- Produce a cost-effective budget to achieve action plans.
- Ensure fundraising initiatives are kept within budget.
- Monitor revenue and expenses quarterly.
Communications and Marketing
- In collaboration with the Communications Manager, develop and implement a social media strategy.
- Develop and manage an annual marketing and communications plan in collaboration with the Communications Manager.
- Integrate digital fundraising into the communications efforts.
- Oversee the design, content, and printing of all communication material.
- Oversee our web presence, ensuring the development of compelling content and timely updates for our website, with a keen focus on donor engagement and education.
- Promote the brand with a focus on key attributes that differentiate NTBC and by ensuring consistency in the use of NTBC’s brand guidelines and logo.
- Oversee the development and execution of the annual advertising buy to support brand visibility and fundraising objectives.
- Promote the development of media relations and oversee all media releases.
- Manage brand risk and crisis communications.
- Provide oversight for all aspects of the organization and its leadership in public appearances and media.
- Oversee involvement in public relations activities such as festivals and special events, and act as an organization spokesperson.
Requirements (Education, Experience, Skills):
- Significant leadership experience in fundraising.
- Connection to mission, and a commitment to the organization’s core values and strategic direction.
- Ability to contribute at the senior leadership level of an organization.
- Experience working with all forms of revenue generation in the charitable sector, including leadership giving, events, corporate partnerships, and foundation grants.
- Demonstrated ability in cultivating and soliciting large donations and securing corporate partnerships.
- Strong leadership skills and a positive model of the organization’s values and policies.
- Track record of bringing innovative, creative thinking and fresh ideas to an organization.
- Entrepreneurial spirit with a track record for achieving results.
- Ability to develop relationships, influence decisions, and gain alignment across broad stakeholder groups.
- Strong understanding of the intersection and collaboration between fundraising and marketing communications.
- Marketing background that may include an understanding of social media platforms and knowledge of how to launch and maintain online initiatives, such as new or significantly upgraded websites and integrated marketing campaigns.
- Excellent understanding of relevant best practices in donor relations, marketing, and communications.
- Highly self-motivated and able to work autonomously, take initiative, and make decisions.
- Strong organization and project management skills with the ability to handle high volumes of work and shifting timelines and priorities in a professional manner.
- Excellent oral, written communication, and presentation skills.
- Exceptional storytelling skills to inspire internal audiences, stakeholders, and donors.
Other Needs:
- Post-secondary diploma or degree, preferably in Business, Fundraising, or Marketing, or equivalent combination of education, experience, and leadership.
- CFRE designation and membership in the Association of Fundraising Professionals are assets.
- The ability to work occasional evenings and weekends; available in the office for Board meetings, events, and as required for operational matters.
- Ability to travel within the province (and possess a valid passport for international travel if needed).
- Hybrid home-office working environment as approved by the CEO, with a minimum of two days per week in the office.
- Candidates will be asked to undergo a criminal record check.
Application Timing and Selection Process: All submissions should be received by April 10, 2026. Please apply to Christoph Clodius with a single document containing both a cover letter/expression of interest and a resume/CV.
Compensation & Benefits : The successful candidate can expect a starting annual salary in the range of $120,000 – 150,000. Benefits include employer-paid extended medical and dental coverage, a health spending account, RRSP matching, generous vacation and holiday provisions, professional development support, and access to an on-site gym.
Location: This is a full-time permanent role based at the NTBC offices at 888 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver, BC. NTBC supports a hybrid work environment, with the Director in the office at least twice a week.