As we serve vulnerable youth, all employees working for Covenant House Vancouver must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Proof of vaccination status will be required prior to your start date.

Since 1997, Covenant House Vancouver has provided relentless support for youth experiencing, or at-risk of experiencing, homelessness. We provide support to young people age 16 to 24 who have experienced a wide range of early life and ongoing, complex trauma; including physical, sexual and emotional abuse and neglect. Our purpose is to serve all youth with absolute respect, to help youth experiencing homelessness, and provide a safe and supportive environment for all youth in need.

Working at Covenant House will be one of the most meaningful things that you’ll do in your life. However, you will be confronted with significant issues in this work and frankly, this work is not for everyone. In the course of doing your work, particularly for those doing frontline work, you will be exposed to the trauma of others.

The youth we serve may also experience overdose, physical harm perpetuated by self or others and even death. Because we provide a relational model of care, the harms our youth experience can impact us in varying degrees.

While we provide training for youth workers on avoiding what we call vicarious trauma (namely, the trauma you can experience or take on by hearing other's traumatic stories), it is still difficult work that can and does take its toll on many employees. Self-awareness and self-care are key. Some candidates and employees decide during the recruiting and probationary periods that this work isn’t for them, and that is totally fair.

We will provide more information on vicarious trauma during recruiting and on-boarding, to help you decide if Covenant House is the place for you.

The Impact a Manager, Major Giving can make: Reporting to the Director, Philanthropy &

- Special Projects, you will lead the creation and implementation of CHV’s fundraising strategy to meet financial goals for the individual major giving portfolios. As CHV is over 80% privately funded, fundraising plays a vital role in the organization’s ability to serve youth 24/7. You will coach and manage a team of two Philanthropy Officers/Senior Philanthropy Officers, manage a portfolio of major donors, and contribute to the leadership and culture of the larger Philanthropy team.

How you will contribute: Coaching &

- Leadership Lead the Individual Major Giving team to raise$2.8M+ per year collectively, comprised of two Philanthropy Officers/Senior Philanthropy Officers of Individual Major Giving

Lead weekly team meetings and bi-weekly one-on-one supervisory meetings with your team, providing tailored coaching and mentorship to each team member, and encouraging collaboration, professional development, and continuous performance improvement

Work with team members to strategize on securing major gifts from key donors and prospects,



including advising on next steps, proposals, and stewardship

Liaise with the Prospect Development team to support the cultivation and advancement of relationships between Philanthropy Officers and their donors

Perform supervisory functions including timesheet management, hiring, new employee training, time-off requests, office phone coverage, and performance evaluations Manage a portfolioof 70 to 80 existing and prospective major donors ($25K+), by building relationships and ensuring donors’ interests and passions are met with current and future giving opportunities

Act as an ambassador and advocate for Covenant House Vancouver in the community

Create opportunities for engagement for major and annual giving donors that are compelling, engaging, transparent, timely and long-term

Create customized presentations, written proposals, and reports as required

Strategic Leadership &

- Project Management Provide input into the development of the department’s goals, objectives, policies, long-range planning, and strategies for future development

Oversee the Individual major giving team’s revenue forecasting and reporting

Lead various projects including donor gatherings, mass donor communications, developing procedures/policies, and incorporating change management best practices

Collaborate with other Philanthropy managers to lead the larger team of Philanthropy Officers, Coordinators, and Associates

Liaise and collaborate with colleagues across the agency to learn about internal programs and help create solutions to challenges that arise

Assist in the development and implementation of annual fundraising goals, plans, and strategies for the Philanthropy team This position has the opportunity to work a 9-day fortnight schedule most months of the year, where you’ll work longer days for 9 days and earn every other Friday off.

Who are we looking for?

Education and Experience: 5-7 years of fundraising experience, preferably in major gift fundraising or individual giving

3+ years of related management experience, including people management/leading a team

Demonstrated ability to solicit major gifts by creating tailored donor proposals/grants and intentionally and successfully soliciting and reporting on $25K+ gifts through strategic moves management processes

Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams

College, University or professional certificate degree is preferred; a degree in a related field such as Communications, Business or Non-Profit Studies is an asset





Experience with Raisers Edge NXT or similar database an asset

Please include current and past volunteer experience on your resume

Organizational skills

Communications skills; both written & oral

Relationship building skills

Knowledge of fundraising strategies and moves management

Experience with project management, strategic planning, budgeting and forecasting, data analysis, and awareness of local and national fundraising trends

Ability to compassionately navigate conflicts and protect the privacy of staff and donors

Passion for learning about Vancouver’s youth homelessness issues

Compensation The successful candidate can expect a starting salary of between $73,073.00 and $91,345.80 depending on factors such as internal equity, experience, competencies, and education. Once hired, salaries are reviewed annually following the annual performance review and successful employees have the chance for their salary to increase, over time, up to the maximum of the pay band, currently $109,618.60.

Total Rewards Beginning immediately, this position has excellent extended health and dental benefits for you, your spouse, and your children, including generous counselling benefits.

During the first year, employees receive three weeks’ paid vacation, increasing to four in the second year.

We have paid sick leave, paid personal leave, a registered pension plan, investment in professional development, and more.

In 2024, we were recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers

Diversity, Equity &

- Inclusion Covenant House Vancouver is a secular organization that welcomes and serves young people from all backgrounds. While the international federation to which we belong was founded in the 1970s by members of the Catholic Church, we are not aligned with any specific faith traditions.

CHV is committed to upholding diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to:

Persons from groups marginalized due to race, ancestry, colour, religion/spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;

Persons with visible (physical) and/or invisible (mental) disabilities;

Persons who identify as women;

Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions; and

We recognize that many of these identities intersect and that therefore, diversity, equity, and inclusion can be complex. We value the contributions that each person brings and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all at Covenant House Vancouver.

We love what we do and try to make a difference every day.

Covenant House

Vancouver offers a competitive salary with a excellent benefits package and excellent opportunity for training and career advancement. If you are looking to join a place where we have a purpose and aim to achieve positive outcomes,

📌 Manager, Major Giving (Vancouver)
🏢 Covenant House Vancouver
📍 Vancouver