Fund Development Manager, Major Gifts

YWCA Program Centre, 535 Hornby Street, Vancouver
(Hybrid work environment)

Posting Period

July 3, 2026 - July 16, 2026

Join a team that’s making real change – fundraising for social impact means your work directly supports the communities and causes that need it most.

The YWCA Fund Development team is a diverse team of 25 who work closely together in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The Fund Development Manager, Major Gifts is an integral part of a growing team and you will have the opportunity to identify and create a role and work environment that will help shape a meaningful career for you.

Reporting to the Associate Director, Fund Development, the Fund Development Manager will have a portfolio of individual, corporate, government and foundation major gift donors and prospects. You will be responsible for securing gifts for programs and services, and capital projects including our $5 million campaign for the YWCA Housing Action Fund.

The position will work closely with a team of 25 to ensure that the financial goals of the Fund Development department are met and will represent the YWCA in public and one‑on‑one situations. We each work independently and are fully responsible for our own portfolios while working collaboratively as a dynamic team to meet our annual revenue targets.

• Identify, research, and build relationships with prospects which will result in face‑to‑face meetings and the solicitation of major gifts.
• Manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors.
• Make planned giving asks to major gift donors when appropriate.
• Participate in, lead, and support planning and execution of donor events when needed.
• Provide donor stewardship, reporting and recognition to facilitate gift renewals.
• Write compelling funding proposals and other donor communication materials including letters of intent and reports.
• Collaborate with colleagues to prepare proposal budgets.
• Contribute to and collaborate with colleagues in Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) discussions, activities and strategies.
• Conduct research for fund development purposes on social issues addressed by YWCA programs.
• Complete solicitations on a timely basis to ensure revenue targets are met.
• Ensure accurate donor records by updating donor interactions, giving intentions, communication preferences and recognition in Raiser’s Edge.
• Other duties as required.

• A post‑secondary degree/diploma or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Strong relationship building and a proven track record of strategy development and fundraising skills.
• Knowledge of prospects with a proven track record in closing annual, major and planned gift asks.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to write a variety of documents, such as proposals, reports and correspondence.
• Experience with prospect research as well as researching social issues.
• Strong organizational and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a team.
• Experience with Raiser’s Edge would be an advantage.
• Demonstrated commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA).
• A valid clear criminal record check (including working with vulnerable populations) is required.

• Finance, budgeting and/or accounting background.
• Community housing and/or working with developers.
• Bursaries and scholarship.
• Special events.

• Hybrid work environment.
• Extended medical and dental benefits.
• Pregnancy, parental and adoption leave top up.
• 22 vacation days and 3 personal days, in addition to paid sick leave.
• Employee Family Assistance Program, a confidential and voluntary support service for employees and their eligible family members.
• A workplace that prioritizes employee health, safety and well‑being, including many learning and growth opportunities such as our employee mentorship program and three equity committees that help to support our goals towards achieving meaningful equity and inclusion.
• Free staff membership to our Health & Fitness Club.
• Discounts at our Hotel Willo.
• Priority in YWCA Child Care centers.
• Pay Rate: $40.32 per…