Engagement Manager
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Job Description
Manager of Engagement overseeing public-facing initiatives including communications, events, outreach, and fundraising for a non-profit organization in British Columbia.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and implementation of an integrated communications strategy to support public awareness, program participation, and fundraising
- Ensure consistent, clear, and compelling messaging aligned with ISCBC’s mission, strategic plan, and brand
- Cultivate relationships with provincial and regional media outlets and manage media outreach, press releases, and key messaging for public announcements
- Oversee content development and storytelling that highlights program outcomes, partnerships, and impact
- Collaborate with managers and program teams to translate technical or complex work into accessible communications for diverse audiences
- Track, analyze, and report on engagement outcomes and key performance metrics to inform strategy and continuous improvement
- Provide leadership on donor engagement and stewardship, with a particular focus on cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with individual, corporate, and foundation donors
- Develop and implement donor communication, recognition, and engagement strategies that support long-term relationships and donor retention
- Work closely with the Executive Director and leadership team to align engagement activities with fund development priorities
- Support donor reporting and communications that demonstrate impact, accountability, and value
- Provide leadership within the engagement portfolio, including direct supervision of staff and/or contractors as assigned
- Set strategic goals and objectives, monitor performance, and report on outcomes and impact
- Contribute to organizational planning, budgeting, and cross-departmental initiatives as a member of the management team
- Oversee event budgets, logistics, vendor contracts, and staffing
- Lead post-event evaluation and reporting
- Implement systems and practices that support staff development, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement, consistent with ISCBC’s Manager role expectations.
Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in communications, marketing, engagement, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience in fund development and donor relations, preferably in a non-profit or mission-driven organization
- Proven ability to work strategically while delivering results at an operational level
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience tailoring messages to different audiences
- Experience managing people, projects, and competing priorities in a dynamic environment
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
- Experience in environmental, conservation, or public-interest organizations is an asset
Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Extended health and dental benefits
- RRSP matching
- Paid vacation
- Sick leave
- Flexible work schedule


















