Development Manager; BC

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• JOIN OUR TEAM AS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Are you an expert major gifts relationship manager based in Vancouver looking to use your fundraising expertise to make a direct impact on the lives of children?

Join UNICEF Canada – one of Canada’s most respected and historic charities – and be part of a high-impact, mission-driven team working across Canada and globally to create a better world for children.

Position Title :
Development Manager

Employment Type :
Permanent, Full-time

Reports to :
Director, Development (Major Gifts)

Direct Reports : N/A

Salary Range : $70,000 - $80,000 annually with benefits and 3 weeks paid vacation

Work Location :
Vancouver (preferred) or Toronto

Work Environment : UNICEF Canada currently operates under a Fixed-Hybrid model that requires team members to attend the office at least 2 days/week (Tuesday & Wednesday).

NOTE :
This role will require travel out of province including quarterly travel to Vancouver if based in Toronto.

UNICEF is the world’s most powerful force for children. Across 190 countries and territories, and in the world’s toughest places, we provide and advocate for education, health and nutrition services. Protect children from violence and abuse. Bring clean water and sanitation to those in need. Keep them safe from climate change and disease. Serve as the world’s largest provider of vaccines.

Before, during and after emergencies, we’re on the ground with life‑saving help and hope. The needs of children around the world continue to increase and the role of UNICEF is more important than ever. UNICEF Canada is one of 32 National Committees (Nat Comms) located in high-income countries around the world. Our team exists to fundraise for UNICEF’s highest priorities and to work neutrally with governments and the private sector in Canada and internationally to advance the rights and well‑being of children and youth.

As UNICEF Canada launches a bold new Strategic Plan in 2026, be part of this next phase of impact!

UNICEF Canada is seeking to recruit a talented & high-performing individual in the role of Development Manager as part of our Major Gifts team that will actively contribute to UNICEF Canada’s mandate as the world’s leading child rights organization.

Reporting to the Director, Development (Major Gifts), the Development Manager manages a portfolio of major donors and high-value prospect relationships across British Columbia, with a specific focus on the Greater Vancouver area. The role involves leveraging existing relationships and identifying, cultivating, and soliciting new major donors ($10,000+) and high-value prospects ($100,000+). The Development Manager is responsible for securing over $1.5+ million in revenue annually through strategic stewardship, engagement, and solicitation of individual and family foundation donors.

In collaboration with the Senior Officers of Stewardship and Operations, Cultivation and Operations, and the International Programs team, the Development Manager oversees development of compelling & customized proposals and stewardship of donors. With support from the Director of Development, Major Gifts, this role also works with the Prospect Researcher to manage a donor pipeline, focusing on identifying transformational prospects and securing multi-year commitments.

The Development Manager works closely with key UNICEF Canada teams including Development, Operations, Events, Corporate and Community Partnerships, Individual Giving, Brand & Marketing, and our Board to integrate donors across UNICEF Canada campaigns & initiatives, enhancing overall giving and engagement.

Revenue Generation through Major Donor Fundraising (80%)

• Identify, cultivate and solicit additional individual and Family Foundation donors based in British Columbia; provide stewardship to current donors, renew and upgrade gifts, and build relationships with new prospects, including multi-year commitments. Support the stewardship and engagement of regional Board members, and key lead donors/ volunteers, including Women Unlimited members to strategically leverage their…