We are currently seeking a Community Impact & Foundation Programs Manager to join our team.

The Community Impact & Foundation Programs Manager supports the Executive Director, Community Impact & FW Foundation, in the execution of First West’s community impact and philanthropic initiatives. This role advances grant-making, employee engagement, and community partnerships aligned with First West’s impact strategy. The Manager works closely with the Executive Director to coordinate regional initiatives, manage stakeholder relationships, and communicate program outcomes. In addition, this role supports the FW Foundation Board operations by preparing meeting materials, maintaining records, organizing logistics, and supporting board communications, ensuring effective governance and alignment with the Foundation’s mission.

Here’s what would be included as a part of your typical day

• Leadership : Mentors the Foundation and Community teams, fostering a collaborative and inclusive team environment. Supports the Foundation’s mission by ensuring operational alignment with budgets, policies, and legislative requirements. Oversees financial and accounting records of the Foundation. Supports the Executive Director on strategy development and execution, long-term planning, and achievement of community investment strategies. Presents to the Foundation Board and external stakeholders on behalf of the Executive Director. Assists in achieving the annual goals and objectives for community investment and Foundation programs. Provides input on strategic initiatives and long-term planning. Acts as a conduit to First West’s executive liaison.

• Program & Operational Oversight: Oversees the delivery, tracking, and compliance of grants, sponsorships and community investment initiatives and programs. Monitors program outcomes and impact, providing regular updates to the Executive Director. Maintains accurate records and supports the development of annual plans and budgets in collaboration with the Executive Director.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Builds and maintains relationships with the marketing and communication teams, community partners, provincial networks, voluntary sector, and charitable organizations. Serves as a primary contact for community investment and Foundation inquiries. Supports donor stewardship and recognition efforts.

• Reporting & Evaluation: Collects and analyzes impact data to evaluate First West’s community impact initiatives and for internal and external reporting, including Foundation Board and benchmarking requirements (e.g., London Benchmark Group Canada).

• Communications and Events: Leads community investment storytelling and promotional strategies in collaboration with communications and marketing teams. Ensures consistent messaging and branding and supports the planning and execution of Foundation-related events and campaigns.

• Community, Member & Donor Relations & Programs: Oversees the administration and tracking of Foundation grants and community sponsorships. Ensures compliance with grant guidelines and reporting requirements.

• Community Impact: Provides strategic leadership in community investment efforts, identifying and maximizing opportunities to share FW's narrative and promote its mission. Guides the impact and local marketing teams on community priorities, ensuring alignment with FW's overall goals and objectives. Serves as an expert in community relationships and priorities, collaborating with regional leaders to develop and oversee effective community impact strategies. Supports opportunities to partner with other areas on initiatives and events that will benefit the brand.

• Reporting (Support Role): Leads the evaluation and reporting, working with the Community Impact Team, of all corporate community investments through London Benchmark Group Canada.

Required Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, nonprofit management, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in community investment, nonprofit, or corporate social responsibility roles

• Strong organizational and project coordination skills.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.

• Strategic thinking and ability to contribute to long-term planning.

• Collaborative mindset with a passion for community impact.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.

  Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with CRM or grant management systems.

• Displays an understanding of risk and risk ownership by being able to demonstrate adherence to policies and procedures.

What’s in it for you:

First, we strive to make our team members feel genuinely rewarded. You’ll have:

• Mental health coverage and resources
• Customizable health benefits, as well as topped-up parental leave
• Performance-based compensation, employee banking advantages and group RRSP matching
• Vacation time and flexible work arrangements to support your lifestyle

We are committed to providing a fair, equitable, and competitive rewards package that reflects the value an individual brings to our organization. The compensation mentioned in this job posting should serve as a guide. The total cash compensation earned may vary based on a variety of factors including bonuses and/or incentives, an individual’s skills and experience, and may correlate with performance in the role.

We also provide and encourage opportunities for our employees to make a meaningful impact. After all, as a credit union we’re powered by giving back—in big ways and through small gestures. That's why we offer employees paid time off to volunteer, partner with thousands of local charities, build long-lasting relationships that help our members get ahead and commit to environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices.

By joining our team, you’ll be able to elevate your potential. Wherever your own purpose leads, we’re here to support you with award-winning in-house training programs, access to LinkedIn Learning, and reimbursement for external courses to help you get ahead.

Take the next step in your career as part of our team. Apply for this opportunity!

Candidates, please note: if you are being considered for this role, you will be required to complete a background check, such as employment verification, credit check and criminal record check.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

At First West Credit Union, we embrace diversity regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, race, ethnicity, age, diverse ability, and any aspect that makes someone unique. Inclusion is woven through our organization, from our employee-led network groups, hiring practices and education programs that address barriers and continually grow our equitable, diverse and inclusive culture.

We encourage people who are from equity-deserving groups to apply for a career with us, including women or non-binary people, persons with diverse abilities, Black, Indigenous Peoples, People of Colour and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

If an accommodation would help you during the process of applying or interviewing for a career with us, please let us know how we can assist you, whether it’s preparing materials in an alternate format, booking an accessible meeting room or other arrangement.

Your individuality is welcome here.

About Us

We’re a financial cooperative that does things differently. We provide time-tested advice that helps our members feel optimistic about their future, and we offer comprehensive banking solutions that enable people to confidently reach their goals. With the financial strength and extended branch network of a large financial institution, we maintain local connections to our communities and take a unique grassroots approach to service. Our more than 250,000 members and approximately 1,250 employees operate from 45 branches throughout the province of BC, under the Envision Financial, Valley First, Island Savings and Enderby & District Financial brands. Visit firstwestcu.ca for more information on First West Credit Union.

Please know we appreciate your interest in us but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.