Senior Development Officer, Signature Events

Every year, tens of thousands of British Columbians lace up their shoes and walk — for a parent who no longer remembers their name, a neighbour facing a frightening diagnosis, a future where Alzheimer's doesn't get the last word.

The Walk for Alzheimer's is one of BC's most beloved and enduring fundraising traditions. And Smart, Savvy + Associates is proud to partner with the Alzheimer Society of BC and Yukon to find the person who will take it further.

This is not a supporting role. As the Senior Development Officer, Signature Events & Fundraising, you'll own the strategy, lead the relationships, and drive the growth of a province-wide signature event that already has deep community roots, and enormous potential.

What makes this opportunity different
Most fundraising roles ask you to build from scratch. This one hands you something real: a flagship event with history, community loyalty, and a mission that moves people. Your job is to grow it, thoughtfully, boldly, and sustainably.

You'll work closely with volunteer Walk Chairs, community organizations, sponsors, and internal teams. You'll be the connective tissue between the organization and the thousands of people who show up every year, and you'll shape what the next chapter of this program looks like.

This is a rare opportunity for a fundraiser who thrives on relationships, someone who knows how to activate a community, inspire volunteer leadership, and turn local energy into lasting impact for families living with Alzheimer's across BC.

What You’ll Do
Lead fundraising strategy and performance

Develop and execute the fundraising strategy for a large-scale, province-wide signature event

Drive year-over-year growth in revenue, participation, and community engagement

Monitor performance across multiple communities,identifying trends, risks, and opportunities

Manage budgets, forecasting, and financial performance for the program

Coach and mobilize volunteer leaders

Recruit, train, and support volunteer Walk Chairs and committees across regions

Coach volunteers to meet and exceed fundraising and participation goals

Strengthen volunteer engagement and build leadership capacity at the community level

Build community and sponsor relationships

Engage community organizations, workplaces, and local leaders to grow participation and support

Build and steward relationships with sponsors and partners

Represent the organization in presentations, meetings, and community outreach
Event oversight

Provide leadership and oversight for Walk event planning and delivery in collaboration with the Events team.

Ensure a consistent, high-quality participant, volunteer and partner experience

Support peak campaign periods with hands‑on leadership and problem‑solving

Collaborate across the organization

Work closely with Marketing & Communications, Community Services, and Volunteer teams

Contribute to program evaluation, reporting, and continuous improvement

Identify and introduce new fundraising opportunities and approaches

What You Bring

5+ years of experience in community fundraising, signature events, or peer-to-peer campaigns

Proven success growing revenue and participation in large-scale, multi-location fundraising initiatives

Experience leading and coaching volunteer‑led programs

Confidence in public speaking, presentations, and making fundraising asks

Strong relationship‑building skills with sponsors, community leaders, and partners

Experience managing budgets, forecasting, and financial performance

Ability tooperatewith autonomy, sound judgment, and accountability

Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple communities and timelines

Adaptability and comfort in fast‑paced, evolving environments

Nice to have:

Experience in nonprofit or mission‑driven organizations

Exposure to marketing and communications as it relates to fundraising campaigns

Familiarity with donor databases such as Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce, or similar platforms

The Details
$68,000 to $75,000 base salary
4 weeks +additionalorganizational closures
Extended health, RRSP, andadditionalwellness supports
Hybrid, Vancouver, BC (3 days in office)

Occasional travelacross BCand weekend workrequiredduring peak campaign periods

The Alzheimer Society of BC and Yukon supports approximately 85,000 British Columbians living with dementia. Their culture is grounded in empathy, purpose, and genuine collaboration — people here are motivated by the work, and it shows.

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