Employment type: full time 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