Seniors Services Society of BC (SSSBC) is a non-profit charity located in New Westminster, BC which provides support services for seniors in Current Westminster to live independently, as well as housing information across BC and outreach services for seniors in the Lower Mainland. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Resource Development Officer plays a strategic role in advancing SSSBC's financial sustainability and public profile. This newly consolidated position brings together fund development with strategic communications and social media, reflecting SSSBC's move to integrate donor engagement and public-facing communications under one function.

The role leads fundraising strategy and donor relations directly, while overseeing external communications vendors (annual impact report, quarterly e-newsletter, and website) to ensure all content and messaging align with fundraising priorities and organizational goals. This position contributes to long-term planning and works closely with the CEO and Board to grow philanthropic revenue and strengthen SSSBC's community presence.

The Resource Development

Officer is responsible for leading the organization's fundraising and donor engagement efforts, along with SSSBC's social media presence and oversight of key communications vendors. Reporting to the CEO, this role will develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy that increases philanthropic revenue, strengthens donor relationships, and grows public awareness of SSSBC's work — all in support of the organization's mission of helping seniors remain safely housed and connected to their communities. The successful candidate will maintain a consistent weekly social media presence, while directing contracted vendors responsible for the annual impact report, quarterly e-newsletter, and website,



ensuring all external communications reflect a unified fundraising and organizational voice.

Identify opportunities for growth in major gifts, grants, corporate partnerships, and legacy giving. Build and maintain a donor pipeline. Monitor donor database ensuring correct data entry and contact updates Grant Development & Reporting Research and secure foundation, corporate, and government grants.

Maintain a consistent weekly social media presence across SSSBC's channels, aligned with fundraising and organizational priorities. Provide monthly reporting on social media performance. Oversee contracted vendors responsible for the Annual Impact Report, Quarterly E-Newsletter, and website, ensuring content and timelines align with fundraising goals.

Serve as the primary point of contact for these vendors, reviewing and approving deliverables. Events & Community Engagement Develop material and marketing of fundraising events/campaigns. Strengthen community partnerships.

Provide fundraising coaching and tools for board members. Prepare monthly fundraising reports and performance metrics. Contribute to program development, data analysis, and reporting. Commit to ongoing professional development and training.

Participate in shared monthly rotation for light office upkeep (e.g., kitchen tidying), consistent with all staff regardless of role. Proficiency in CRM systems, donor databases and Microsoft Office Suite. Excellent grant writing, stakeholder engagement, and presentation skills Comfort with social media content and scheduling tools.

Experience overseeing external vendors or contractors.

Clear Criminal Record

Check including vulnerable sector clearance. This is a full-time permanent position – 37.5 hours/5 days per week Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm. Some evenings and weekends as needed, reimbursed with in-lieu time Professional development and wellness support Opportunities to contribute to meaningful work supporting seniors in BC #

📌 Development Officer (Full-Time/ Permanent) (New Westminster)
🏢 Seniors Services Society of BC
📍 New Westminster