DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, SOUTH ASIAN COMMUNITY

About the Position

The Alzheimer Society of BC and Yukon is creating a dynamic new Development Officer position to help build a stronger future for South Asian communities impacted by dementia by deepening relationships and philanthropic engagement. This opportunity is for someone energized by building relationships, inspiring philanthropy, and bringing people together around a cause that matter—and excited to build something new and make their mark.

In this role, the Development Officer will connect the Society’s mission with South Asian community leaders, organizations, businesses, media, donors, volunteers, and other champions. Through these relationships, the Development Officer will deepen awareness, encourage earlier connection to culturally relevant support and services, and inspire philanthropy. The Development Officer will establish and grow a community-focused fundraising portfolio, identifying opportunities to engage supporters and cultivate relationships that can evolve into meaningful partnerships, sponsorships, community-led fundraising, and philanthropic support. This will include engaging supporters through existing fundraising initiatives and events, such as the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s, presented by Go Auto, and the Anything for Alzheimer’s third-party fundraising platform, while also exploring and developing new opportunities for community engagement and philanthropy.

Reporting to the Director, Philanthropy, the Development Officer will work collaboratively across the Resource Development department and in close partnership with the Community Services and Marketing & Communications teams. The role will contribute to donor cultivation and stewardship, community engagement, and integrated fundraising initiatives, bringing a community-informed perspective to the Society’s fundraising efforts and helping ensure its approach resonates with South Asian communities.

This is an opportunity to shape a new area of fundraising, build lasting connections, and help grow a community of supporters inspired to advance the mission of the Alzheimer Society of BC and Yukon.

Title: Development Officer, South Asian Community

Starting salary hiring range (level 7): $62,000 to $67,000 per year

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time - 35 hours per week

Location: Lower Mainland – Hybrid

Key Responsibilities

• Build and steward relationships with South Asian community leaders, organizations, faith groups, businesses, and volunteers across the region.
• Establish and coordinate a South Asian Community Advisory Committee, including identifying and engaging prospective members and working collaboratively with internal partners.
• Identify individuals and organizations within the South Asian community interested in fundraising, advocacy, sponsorship, or philanthropic support.
• Work in close partnership with colleagues in the Society’s Community Services department to align engagement efforts, share community relationships and insights, and build a coordinated approach to community engagement.
• Support the growth of philanthropic engagement within South Asian communities by building relationships and fostering participation in existing fundraising initiatives and events, including the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s, presented by Go Auto, and Anything for Alzheimer’s.
• Collaborate with the Events team to enhance community participation by contributing cultural insight, relationships, and context to event planning, volunteer engagement, and outreach efforts.
• Assist with sponsorship and community giving opportunities in coordination with Corporate, Philanthropy, and Events teams.
• Work collaboratively with the Major Gifts team to identify and qualify prospective donors, and support their cultivation, stewardship, and engagement, including participation in donor meetings as appropriate.
• Encourage and support community members in leading fundraising efforts in honour of people living with dementia, including community-led fundraising initiatives.
• Support the development of future community-led fundraising opportunities, including participation in planning and execution as relationships and readiness grow.
• Build and maintain relationships with South Asian media outlets, identify story opportunities and community voices, and coordinate closely with Marketing & Communications to support the Society’s designated spokespeople and increase the Society’s visibility across South Asian media.
• Support timely and meaningful stewardship of donors and community partners, and contribute to the development of culturally responsive fundraising materials and cases for support.
• Track engagement activities and relationships in CRM systems, maintain data integrity, and perform other duties as required to advance the Society’s fundraising, community engagement, and awareness goals.
• Other duties as required to meet the Society’s organizational goals.

About You

You’re a natural relationship builder who enjoys meeting people, making connections, and bringing communities together around a cause that matters. You have familiarity with South Asian communities and an appreciation for the cultural context that helps build trust and meaningful relationships. You’re enthusiastic, organized, and comfortable reaching out to new people, following up on opportunities, and helping turn ideas into action. Collaborative and curious, you’re excited to learn, contribute, and grow support for the Alzheimer Society of BC and Yukon.

You have an undergraduate degree in a related field such as fundraising, communications, business, or social sciences, or an equivalent combination of education, practical experience, and lived experience that equips you with the knowledge and skills needed for this role, along with a minimum of 3 years of experience in fundraising, community engagement, communications, or a related field, preferably within a nonprofit or mission-driven organization.

Key Qualifications

• Fluency in spoken and written Punjabi and English, with the ability to communicate effectively in both languages; proficiency in Hindi and/or Urdu would be an asset.
• Demonstrated experience working with South Asian communities is preferred; existing community connections are an asset.
• Proven ability to build, develop, and sustain strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including community leaders, donors, volunteers, and partner organizations.
• Experience working collaboratively across teams and departments, with the ability to contribute to shared goals.
• Familiarity with fundraising principles and practices; experience supporting donor engagement, annual giving initiatives, sponsorship, or community-led fundraising activities is considered an asset.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences and represent the organization in community settings.
• Demonstrated cultural competency, empathy, and ability to work effectively within diverse communities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience using CRM or donor database systems to track engagement and support relationship management is an asset.

About Us

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• Flexible work options, including flex days and hybrid arrangements.
• 4 weeks vacation to start, 12 health and care days, 2 personal days as part of a 35-hour work week.
• 13 paid holidays, with an option to switch days for a personal cultural preference.
• Full health and dental benefits, including a Health Care Spending Account, group RRSP and Employee Assistance Program for you and your dependents.
• Support for career growth and development.

To Apply

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. Please email your resume and cover letter to [email protected] along with your salary expectations. We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in the Alzheimer Society of BC and Yukon. Due to the high number of applications we receive, only applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

It is estimated that there are more than 85,000 people living with dementia in BC and the Yukon – and this number is growing. For every person living with dementia, there are many more people affected, including family, friends, co-workers and other members of their communities. Our vision is of a world where people affected by dementia thrive, as hope, community and research unlock new possibilities. When you work for the Alzheimer Society of BC and Yukon, you help us realize that vision by connecting more people across the province and the territory to the supports they need at any point on their dementia journey. You help us change the conversation, the experience and the future for people affected by dementia. You help us show them that they’re not alone.

Equity and diversity and inclusion are essential to societal change and healthy workplaces. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have historically been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.