Director of Development

Vacancy posting – Competition #2025-4-16 DD

The Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria (ICA) is an award-winning settlement agency that for more than fifty years has helped ensure that immigrants have a strong sense of belonging, worth, identity and are valued, contributing members of the community. Together with our trusted community partners, donors and volunteers ICA provides innovative solutions to the challenges faced by newcomers and services that range from mentoring immigrant entrepreneurs to clinical counselling supports, ensuring that our community, including immigrants, thrive and prosper.

We are looking for a Director of Development to lead and grow sustainable funding strategies. This strategic thinker will drive diverse revenue strategies, including growing individual donor support, and exploring funding opportunities. This is a new position at ICA, working with our Development Coordinator, and will involve fostering external and internal relationships; identifying new sources of support; and engaging the community to support ICA's growth.  

This role will collaborate with the Executive Team to develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies to sustain and enhance operational goals and programming while diversifying the organization's funding sources. Responsible for reporting to funders and donors on outcomes. Responsibilities include donor and funder relationships, fundraising advocacy, and fostering internal and external partnerships. Ensures inclusive service to all individuals, including Black Indigenous People of Colour, LGBTQ2+, Indigenous communities, and those with diverse abilities. Reports to the Chief Executive Officer.

What you will bring to the role: 

• Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) credential preferred, or an undergraduate degree in public policy, nonprofit management, social sciences, marketing, or a related field. A combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

• Exceptional relationship builder that naturally connects with people and creates meaningful partnerships

• Demonstrated experience in securing major gifts, leading capital campaigns, gift planning, prospect management and donor relations. 

• Demonstrated success securing donations at the major gift level and planned gifts. 

• Experience with DonorPerfect, Raiser’s Edge, or another relational database is required.

• Minimum of five years of experience in fundraising with a proven record of accomplishment of soliciting gifts and a commitment to ethical best practices.

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.

• Ability to work and communicate effectively at a senior level within social services, nonprofit, and/or multicultural environments.

• Excellent business judgment, analytical, and decision-making skills, with the ability to work independently with limited direct supervision.

• Proven ability to effectively navigate and utilize IT systems, software, and hardware to streamline workflows, troubleshoot issues, and enhance productivity, backed by demonstrated experience or training.

• Strong technical proficiency in leveraging workplace technology to improve efficiency, collaborate with teams, and adapt to emerging tools and methodologies to serve clients effectively and on time.

• Essential skills: 

o Demonstrable use of MS Office products including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and any other productivity software that supports the automation of processes and workflows. 

o Social media experience using Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X (formerly Twitter)

o Basic project management and team communication tools (MS Teams, One Drive, Zoom). 

o Understanding of best practices of cybersecurity for data protection, phishing prevention, and secure system use. 

o Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence technology, cloud computing and cybersecurity (ChatGPT).

• Experience working within a unionized environment.

• Some travel to community locations within Greater Victoria will be required. Occasional travel to locations in other parts of British Columbia and/or Canada for purposes like professional development, networking, or conferences may also be required. 

• Some work outside of regular office hours, including evenings and weekends, will be required. Flex time schedules will be made to accommodate non-regular work hours. All overtime must be approved in advance.

• A valid BC driver’s license and access to a car would be an asset. 

• As a condition of hire, a current, clear criminal record check, including vulnerable populations check, and proof of WHMIS training is required.

Additional assets we value: 

• Indigenous cultural competencies and/or lived experience with Indigenous communities are welcomed.

What we will provide in return: 

• A purpose-driven organization where innovation and ideas are valued — everyone has a voice at every level of the organization.

• The opportunity to use your unique knowledge and skills for purposeful work that will make a positive impact in people’s lives and our community.

• A passionate and diverse team to work with and learn from with a professional development fund to support your growth.

• An inclusive workplace that welcomes all perspectives and is dedicated to do their part in true and lasting reconciliation with Indigenous communities.

• A strong benefits package. 

Compensation and hours: This position starts at a salary of $115,000, working 35 hours per week, and is excluded from the union as this is a management position.

Location: #102 – 808 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC

Application Information: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Please apply with your resume and cover letter (in pdf. format), noting relevant qualifications and experience to the Manager of People and Culture, via email to careers@icavictoria.org. Quote Competition #2025-4-16 DD in the subject line. 

This position will remain open until May 7, 2025 at 4:00pm, but review of resumes will start immediately so do not delay in applying. We look forward to learning about what interests you about this position.  

ICA strives to create a team that is as diverse as the clients we serve and strongly encourages people who are Black, Indigenous and People of Colour, people from the LGBTQ2+ community, and those with diverse abilities to apply. If you require accommodation in the recruitment process or have questions, please let us know by contacting us at careers@icavictoria.org.

We acknowledge the Coast Salish Peoples on whose territories we do our work to support immigrants and refugees. We are grateful to work and live here, and we honour the Nations who have always cared for these lands, waters and air and continue to do so today.

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