Senior Manager, Donor Relations

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31741 Peardonville Road 1, Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada, V2T 1L2
full-time . March 13, 2025

Description

Food for the Hungry (FH) is a Christian non-profit organization focused on ending poverty—one community at a time.

Are you passionate about building meaningful relationships that drive transformative impact? Do you thrive in engaging donors, churches, and businesses to create lasting change? FH is looking for a Senior Manager, Donor Relations to strengthen donor relationships across BC and Alberta to support our mission of ending poverty. If you are a results-driven, relational fundraiser with a heart for international development, we want to hear from you!

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for securing funds for FH Canada by providing donors (individuals, churches, and businesses) with opportunities to engage in our transformative work through financial partnership. This role focuses on donor cultivation, stewardship, and retention—ensuring donors remain connected, inspired, and committed to our mission.

ABOUT YOU

As our ideal candidate, you are a passionate and results-driven fundraising professional who thrives on building meaningful relationships and securing financial gifts with:

5+ years experience in major gift fundraising, donor relations, or similar
Proven ability to build relationships and secure major gifts
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit
Passionate about international development and FH Canada’s core values

THE JOB

Cultivate & Steward Donor Relationships – Build and manage a portfolio of major donors, churches, and businesses, creating personalized engagement strategies to deepen their commitment to FH.
Secure Funding & Drive Revenue Growth – Develop compelling proposals, solicit major gifts, and execute fundraising plans to achieve annual revenue goals.
Manage Donor Data & Reporting – Track donor interactions, analyze giving trends, and provide insights to inform fundraising strategies.
Travel for Donor Engagement – Facilitate donor visits, attend events, and travel locally and internationally to connect supporters with FH’s mission.

FURTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Personal and professional dedication to FH Canada’s core values and comfortable working in a Christian environment.
A deep understanding of the Canadian philanthropic sector is an asset, as is experience in international development or the non-profit space.
Willing and able to travel within the region, domestically and internationally
Reliable vehicle for personal transportation within the assigned region.

THE DETAILS

This position is full time with a flexible work schedule, requiring in office and home based work. The salary range for this position is $70,000-$90,000 annual salary dependent on experience. A full suite of additional benefits include full employer paid medical, dental, RRSP matching, and generous paid time off.

TO APPLY

If you feel you’d fit this role, please submit your resume and cover letter via our website by April 6. In your cover letter, please include why you are interested in FH Canada, what FH Canada’s values mean to you, and a list of personal accomplishments relevant to the role.

Preference will be given to applicants in the Greater Vancouver area, within commuting distance of the Abbotsford office. Remote applicants currently residing within Canada will be considered.

We thank you in advance for your application; only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Compensation

$70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

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