Philanthropy Officer (Planned Giving)

At A Glance 

Location: Vancouver, BC 

Hours: 35 Weekly (1.0 FTE) 

Contract: Full-time permanent 

Salary: $76,291 annually 

Reports to: Associate Director of Philanthropy 

Office Requirement: Hybrid (2 days/week in office) 

Closing Date: March 11, 2026

About Us 

As Canada’s largest environmental law charity, our mission is using the law to defend nature, combat the climate crisis, and fight for a healthy environment for all. To achieve this, Ecojustice does three things: 

We go to court - Our lawyers represent citizens, environmental organizations, First Nations, sustainable businesses, labour organizations, and any other groups that share our mission.

We push for better laws - Our experts testify in front of committees and make recommendations to strengthen environmental legislation.

We engage the public - Our work highlights environmental issues and changes the conversation, forcing our leaders to sit up and listen.

Our mission is why people join Ecojustice. People who choose to join us recognize that this planet is our most treasured inheritance, and it is our imperative to be good stewards for the generations who follow us. We believe in protecting the environment while having enough time off to enjoy it. If you are courageous, collaborative, and dedicated to the fight for a healthier environment, you will find your people here.

About The Role 

The Philanthropy Officer (Planned Giving) is responsible for growing legacy giving at Ecojustice, inspiring supporters to leave a gift in their will and strengthening relationships with those who have already made this commitment. Reporting to the Associate Director of Philanthropy, the Philanthropy Officer manages a portfolio of planned giving donors and prospects, using strategic outreach, tailored stewardship plans, and data-informed insights to deepen engagement and increase revenue. Working collaboratively across Philanthropy and Communications, they help design and implement marketing and solicitation strategies, respond to donor inquiries with technical expertise, and develop proposals using a range of planned giving vehicles. 

As a key member of the Philanthropy team, the Philanthropy Officer also enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of estate administration through strong record-keeping, process improvements, and collaboration with professional advisors and legal counsel on complex files. They contribute to budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and annual planning, while embedding justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation into fundraising practices. Through relationship management, strategic planning, and creative problem-solving, the Philanthropy Officer advances long-term, sustainable support for Ecojustice’s mission to protect the environment. 

Responsibilities 

As the Philanthropy Officer (Planned Giving), your responsibilities will include: 

Developing and managing a portfolio of targeted donors including maintaining and cultivating relationships, analyzing donor information, creating stewardship plans, and evaluating current strategies 

Increasing the number of targeted donors by developing new marketing and acquisitions strategies, clearly communicating technical information, creating a more inclusive donor experience, and implementing  

Assisting in the development of detailed gift proposals using tailored solicitation strategies, gift proposals using bequests, securities, annuities, charitable remainder trusts and other instruments 

Increase efficiency and estate administration including developing and maintaining current databases and software, identifying opportunities for improvement, analyzing trends, and liaising with professional advisors 

Contribute to the development and evaluation of budgets and operation plans including trend analysis, expense reporting, forecasting, and creative problem solving. 

Role Success 

We are currently working to embed our commitment to justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation into all aspects of our organization. We value candidates who enjoy building meaningful, collaborative partnerships with equity-seeking groups and operationalizing JEDI-R values in day-to-day practices and operations. 

Typically, we find that people who succeed in this role bring:

Minimum 3 years of fundraising experience with at least 1 year of direct planned/legacy giving experience 

Experience working and managing budgets and revenue reporting.  

Knowledge of estate planning and various gift vehicles, including understanding of ethical and Imagine Canada fundraising guidelines 

Professional communication with the ability to clearly articulate with accuracy, creativity, and persuasiveness both internally and externally 

Relationship management skills in establishing and cultivating strong, positive relationships with individuals internally and externally 

Data management experience with a solid understanding of Microsoft Office and meticulous attention to detail.  

Our Commitment To Workplace Accessibility, Equity, and Inclusion 

Ecojustice is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment and is responding to the calls for action to further reconciliation.  

We encourage applications from people with relevant job-related skills and who come from communities that have been structurally marginalized based on race, religion, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression. Members belonging to communities that experience marginalization can self-identify during the application process if they choose to do so. 

Ecojustice strives to ensure that our online application system and recruitment process are accessible to individuals with different abilities and encourages candidates to contact [email protected] for any accommodation requests.   

Great Reasons To Join Us 

Generous Time Off: Start with 4 weeks of vacation, increasing up to 6 weeks with tenure, plus an annual winter break. 

Extra Days for You: 14 public holidays (including National Indigenous Peoples Day), 2 floater days, and 4 paid hours each month for personal life admin. 

Comprehensive Benefits: 100% employer-paid extended health coverage, up to $2,000/year for mental health, $800/year for paramedical expenses, and $500/year for vision care 

Financial Wellness: 5% RRSP salary contribution after one year and a $500 annual wellness spending account. 

Hybrid Work Structure: 2 days per week in office with basic home office equipment provided and additional equipment reimbursement up to $500. 

Family Support: Employer provided Employee & Family Assistance Program. Parental leave top-up for both birthing and non-birthing parents. 

Inclusive Leave Policies: Flexible options for health, caregiving, volunteering, and life events. 

Recognized Excellence: Proudly ranked among Canada’s Top 100 charities by Charity Intelligence. 

Collaborative Culture: 99% mission alignment and 97% manager support ratings from internal surveys. 

Growth & Learning: Opportunities to advance justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation through ongoing training. 

Our Commitment to Transparency 

Transparency, as well as diversity, equity, and inclusion are important to us. As a charity, our value proposition is that of a mission-based organization, offering high-value benefits, perks, and meaningful work. We benchmark base pay to the non-profit sector and relevant areas of expertise to ensure we are competitive and fair. Our current compensation structure ensures litigation practice salaries are benchmarked to the non-profit industry and relevant legal practices, they are predetermined based on year of call and increase annually on your call anniversary.