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Philanthropy Officer; Planned Giving Jobs in Vancouver, Canada at Ecojustice
Position: Philanthropy Officer (Planned Giving)
At A Glance
- Location:
Vancouver, BC
- Hours:
35 Weekly (1.0 FTE)
- Contract:
Full-time permanent
- Salary: $76,291 annually
- Reports to:
Associate Director of Philanthropy
- Office Requirement:
Hybrid (2 days/week in office) - Closing Date:
May 17, 2026
About Us
As Canada’s largest environmental law charity, Ecojustice uses the law to defend nature, combat the climate crisis, and fight for a healthy environment for all. We achieve this through three pillars: court representation, legislative advocacy, and public engagement.
Our mission drives people to join us. Those who choose Ecojustice recognize the planet as a treasured inheritance and the imperative to steward it responsibly. If you are courageous, collaborative, and dedicated to healthier environments, you will find your people here.
About
The Role
The Philanthropy Officer (Planned Giving) is responsible for growing legacy giving at Ecojustice, inspiring supporters to leave a gift in their will and strengthening relationships with those who have already made this commitment. Reporting to the Associate Director of Philanthropy, the Officer manages a portfolio of planned giving donors and prospects, using strategic outreach, tailored stewardship plans, and data‑informed insights to deepen engagement and increase revenue.
Working collaboratively across Philanthropy and Communications, they design and implement marketing and solicitation strategies, respond to donor inquiries with technical expertise, and develop proposals using a range of planned giving vehicles.
As a key member of the Philanthropy team, the Officer enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of estate administration through strong record‑keeping, process improvements, and collaboration with professional advisors and legal counsel on complex files. The role also contributes to budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and annual planning while embedding justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation into fundraising practices. Through relationship management, strategic planning, and creative problem‑solving, the Officer advances long‑term, sustainable support for Ecojustice’s mission to protect the environment.
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage a portfolio of targeted donors, maintaining and cultivating relationships, analyzing donor information, creating stewardship plans, and evaluating current strategies.
- Increase the number of targeted donors by developing new marketing and acquisition strategies, communicating technical information clearly, creating a more inclusive donor experience, and implementing improvements.
- Assist in the development of detailed gift proposals using tailored solicitation strategies, bequests, securities, annuities, charitable remainder trusts, and other instruments.
- Improve efficiency and estate administration by developing and maintaining current databases and software, identifying opportunities for improvement, analyzing trends, and liaising with professional advisors.
- Contribute to the development and evaluation of budgets and operation plans, including trend analysis, expense reporting, forecasting, and creative problem‑solving.
Role Success
We embed our commitment to justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation into all aspects of our organization. We value candidates who build meaningful, collaborative partnerships with equity‑seeking groups and operationalize JEDI‑R values in day‑to‑day practices and operations.
Typical success in this role includes:
- Minimum 3 years of fundraising experience with at least 1 year of direct planned/legacy giving experience.
- Experience working and managing budgets and revenue reporting.
- Knowledge of estate planning and various gift vehicles, including understanding of ethical and Canadian fundraising guidelines.
- Professional communication skills with the ability to articulate with accuracy, creativity, and persuasiveness internally and externally.
- Relationship‑management skills in establishing and cultivating strong, positive relationships internally and externally.
- Data‑management experience with a solid understanding of Microsoft Office and meticulous attention to detail.
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Title: Philanthropy Officer; Planned Giving
Company: Ecojustice
Location: Vancouver, Canada
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