Job Title: Resource Development Manager

Job Category: Resource Development / Fundraising / Grant Management

Reports To: Executive Director

Location: 29 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC

Work Arrangement: This role requires part-time (32 hours weekly), on-site presence at the VWHC’s resource centre in the Downtown Eastside to engage directly with staff, peers, volunteers, and community members

Compensation: $65,000/year (0.8 FTE)

Job Type: This is a fixed-term contract position for 12 months

Posting End Date: Open until filled

Vacation: 4 weeks paid vacation, pro-rated for the contract term

Benefits: Extended health and benefits coverage included, following a three-month eligibility period

Hours: Monday–Thursday, 10:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m., inclusive of two 30-minute breaks (one paid, one unpaid), negotiable and with some flexibility, as operationally appropriate

ABOUT THE VANCOUVER WOMEN’S HEALTH COLLECTIVE (VWHC)

The VWHC is a grassroots non-profit that has proudly served our community since 1971. Our mission is to support all who self-identify as women and gender-diverse in fostering health, wellness, and equity through intersectional feminist approaches to advocacy, shared knowledge, and minimal-barrier programs and services. We operate a drop-in resource centre in the Downtown Eastside, offering essential resources, community care, and accessible education. In partnership with practitioners and community allies, we provide Indigenous cultural support, trauma-informed yoga, naturopathic care, and a range of holistic programs designed to meet the diverse needs of the people we serve.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The VWHC is seeking a Resource Development Manager (RDM) with proven experience in donor, funder, and resource management. The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening the VWHC’s long-term sustainability by developing diversified revenue streams, stewarding relationships with donors and funders, supporting grant development and reporting, and advancing the organization’s fundraising priorities. The RDM will act as a strategic driver, supporting transparency, accountability, and strong management across all fundraising activities while championing the VWHC’s mission and vision, in alignment with intersectional feminist, decolonial, and trauma-informed values.

The VWHC is in a period of intentional renewal marked by system strengthening, strategic restructuring, and the restoration of sustainable leadership. Over the past six months, a volunteer Board of Directors has been actively stewarding core leadership and operational functions to ensure continuity and organizational stability. The collective is now entering its next phase, including the onboarding of a new Executive Director. The RDM will join a passionate and values-aligned team of four staff, along with numerous peers and volunteers who bring heart, integrity, and both lived and living expertise to the shared work. This is an opportunity to shape the future of a unique intersectional feminist collective that advocates for health justice on the unceded territories of the xwməθkwəyəm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaʔɬ / Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) nations.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The RDM requires a part-time, on-site presence at our Downtown Eastside resource centre. Every donation and partnership secured by the RDM enables programs that transform lives, dismantle systemic barriers, and foster a more equitable community.

This position is funded for the next year through local capacity-building support and is offered as a one-year contract with a three-month probationary period. This is a fixed-term position. The contract may be renewed, subject to a performance review and a reassessment of organizational direction and operational needs by the Board of Directors, to be conducted no later than three months prior to the contract’s end.

Onboarding will include orientation to governance and operations, with training provided by relevant Board officers within their respective scopes. Given the Board’s volunteer structure and the RDM being a newly established position within the VWHC, sustained full-time shadowing is not possible, and the role is best suited to an experienced professional who can work with initiative and agency while engaging collaboratively with the Executive Director and Board. The VWHC offers a flexible and supportive work environment grounded in collective care, collaboration, and shared values.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Frontline interaction is part of working within the VWHC’s community-rooted environment and supports attunement to the lived and living realities of community members. Working in the Downtown Eastside requires being comfortable within a vibrant neighbourhood where complex trauma, substance use, acute and chronic mental and physical health challenges, mental and physical violence, poverty, and systemic oppression intersect alongside profound resilience, cultural strength, and community care. Within the RDM’s scope of practice and alongside fellow staff, the role requires upholding both safety and compassion, while demonstrating genuine respect for the unique expertise, agency, and lived and living realities of community members.

Fund Development & Donor Relations

• Manage a portfolio of individual, corporate, and foundation supporters, cultivating long-term relationships that advance organizational goals.
• Oversee all grant management activities, including proposal development, compliance, and reporting, as well as presenting strategic funding plans to leadership.
• Implement and lead the use of donor management and grant tracking systems (Customer Relationship Management — CRM), ensuring data integrity, analytics-driven decision-making, and alignment with governance practices.
• Leverage donor management systems, CRM tools, and other digital platforms to track contributions, generate reports, and optimize engagement strategies.
• Establish and track key performance indicators for fundraising, donor engagement, in-kind contributions, and volunteer/peer program outcomes to ensure strategic goals are met.

Strategic Leadership

• Co-Chair the VWHC’s Fundraising Committee, inclusive of upholding the committee’s terms of reference, hosting committee meetings, and engaging volunteers, peers, and staff. Collaborate closely with the Media & Communications Committee, regarding initiatives related to the RDM scope.
• Lead the development and execution of the VWHC’s fundraising and resource development strategy in alignment with organizational priorities.
• Ensure accountability through transparent reporting on fundraising performance, donor engagement, and grant outcomes to the Executive Director.
• Advise on philanthropic opportunities and long-term development planning to support the VWHC’s mission and sustainability.
• Advise on and support budgeting and resource allocation related to fundraising activities, in-kind donations, and volunteer/peer programs.
• Collaborate closely with the Executive Director, Fundraising Committee, and Board of Directors to develop strategic fundraising initiatives.

Community Partnerships & In-Kind Resource Development

• In collaboration with the Resource Centre Manager and Program Manager, provide strategic oversight in navigating community partnerships, in-kind resources (e.g., food, clothing, hygiene supplies, program materials), and volunteer and peer programs, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
• Advise on program improvements and engagement strategies for volunteers and peers to maximize impact while maintaining sustainable workloads.
• Alongside other staff, cultivate relationships with local partners and service providers to strengthen the VWHC’s programs and community impact.

Team Engagement & Collaboration

• Support the mentorship of volunteers and peers to ensure effective and sustainable operations, as related to the RDM’s scope.
• Collaborate with volunteers, peers, and staff to ensure fundraising initiatives are integrated with organizational programs and community priorities.
• Contribute to an inclusive, equitable, and participatory work culture that reflects the VWHC’s values and intersectional feminist approach.
• Champion equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in all aspects of resource development.
• Stay current with trends in philanthropy, fundraising, grant management, and non-profit resource development, and engage in professional development opportunities to strengthen the VWHC’s impact.

External Engagement & Representation

• Serve as a visible ambassador for the VWHC to donors, partners, and the broader philanthropic community.
• Represent the VWHC at fundraising and networking events, strengthening partnerships and advancing organizational visibility.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with corporate and foundation partners to support both financial and in-kind contributions.

ABOUT YOU

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ experience in resource development inclusive of philanthropy, fundraising, and grant management, with a proven track record in major gift solicitation.
• Knowledge of Canadian charitable funding regulations, including CRA compliance.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage diverse community members, collaborators, and partners.
• Demonstrated experience managing volunteers/peers and providing mentorship within a resource development context.
• Robust project management competencies.
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities with attention to detail and awareness of broader organizational systems and context.
• Ability to thrive in an environment of community-led strategic planning and associated organizational restructuring.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility, as well as the mission, vision, and values of the VWHC.
• Capacity to work in a trauma-informed environment that supports individuals experiencing acute and chronic mental health challenges, substance use, and neurodivergence.
• Formal credentials in fundraising, non-profit management, business administration, communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with donor management and CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, Blackbaud, Fluxx, or similar) and the ability to lead their strategic implementation.
• Experience working in health-focused non-profit organizations serving women and gender diverse folks.
• In-depth knowledge of intersectional feminism, health equity, and decolonial practices, alongside familiarity with relevant community resources and networks.
• Meaningful connection to the Downtown Eastside community.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. A vulnerable sector check will be required for the successful candidate.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your resume and a role-specific cover letter to vwhcboard@womenshealthcollective.ca.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. In alignment with our mission and commitment to providing safer spaces for women and gender diverse community members, this position is restricted to individuals who self-identify as women or gender-diverse. This hiring requirement is a bona fide occupational requirement as permitted under the BC Human Rights Code. The VWHC values diversity and encourages all qualified applicants within these identities to apply.

We sincerely appreciate the time and effort of everyone who applies. While we are only able to contact those selected for an interview, we are grateful for your interest in supporting this important work.

The VWHC is committed to accessibility and inclusion. If you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us so we can support your needs.