This is the most exciting time in the history of cancer research and care.

We are on the cusp of true transformation. Cancer is the world’s biggest health crisis and the BC Cancer Foundation—the fundraising partner of BC Cancer—has launched the most ambitious and comprehensive healthcare campaign in BC’s history to lead this transformation and elevate cancer care for all British Columbians.

With over 90 employees working across 5 sites in B.C, we are one of the largest non-profit organizations in the province. We engage with over 100,000 donors and communities to inspire philanthropic investment in BC Cancer and we partner with some of the world’s leading researchers, oncologists and care providers.

At the BC Cancer Foundation, we are a professional, passionate, and positive team who believe that we can help make a positive difference in the lives of all British Columbians and bring us closer to a world free of Cancer.

We are driven by a collective purpose to be a catalyst, powering world class innovation while supporting deeply personal cancer patient journeys.

About the Opportunity:

The Development Officer or Senior Development Officer, Direct Response will lead the development and execution of an integrated direct response program that drives revenue and donor engagement through direct mail, telemarketing, face-to-face, email, SMS text messaging, and other direct response channels.

Reporting to the Senior Director, Community Giving & Direct Response, responsibilities will include:

• Project management for all direct response fundraising campaigns across multiple channels, managing relationships with internal teams and external vendors/suppliers
• Develop and refine audience selection and segmentation strategies
• Develop and conduct testing strategies to optimize campaign performance
• Copywriting for fundraising letters, emails, landing page content, and telemarketing/text messaging scripts
• Develop creative briefs and work closely with the Graphic Designer on design elements for digital and print
• Deliver campaign reports and insights to help shape future strategies
• Optimize our donor acquisition program with a focus on diversifying our donor base and reactivating lapsed donors
• Design and implement stewardship and renewal strategies to increase retention of monthly and annual donors

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have a minimum three years’ experience in direct response marketing, preferably with a fundraising organization or agency, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Core Knowledge & Skills:

• A passion and talent for creating engaging fundraising copy and content that drives donors and prospective supporters to respond to a call to action
• Proficient in the use of CRM tools (preferably Raiser’s Edge) and Microsoft suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Strong project management experience and organizational skills, with a track record of meeting campaign deadlines and budgets
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills with internal and external partners
• An impeccable eye for detail
• Uphold and contribute to BCCF’s values of Professional, Passionate, and Positivity

Salary Range:

Development Officer: $60,000 to $85,000

Senior Development Officer: $65,000 to $87,000

What We Offer:

• 5 weeks’ vacation plus office closure between Christmas Eve and New Years, as well as half days office closures before each statutory holiday
• Comprehensive benefit package including coverage for health, dental, vision and various paramedical services, plus participation in the Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Participation in the Municipal Pension Plan / Participation in the Municipal Pension Plan after 1 year work anniversary (if contract role)

BC Cancer Foundation is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity & inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, language, national or Indigenous origin, family or marital status, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation or socio-economic status.