Director - Fund Development and Marketing & Communications

**Director, Fund Development and Marketing & Communications**

**Regular, Full-Time (35 hours per week)**

**$100,000 - $110,000 per annum**

Since 1971, Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Community Services has been dedicated to building stronger,

more inclusive communities. Guided by our vision of an inclusive community where everyone can grow,

ourish, and belong, we meet people where they are and support them in discovering their unique

strengths and abilities.

Alongside this legacy, Cythera Transition House Society has been a trusted presence in the

community since 1984. As an anti-violence agency, Cythera supports adults, youth, and families

impacted by abuse. Through safe housing, counselling, advocacy, and holistic services, Cythera

empowers individuals on their path forward—always with compassion, respect, and care.

Together, Community Services and Cythera stand as pillars of support for the Maple Ridge, Pitt

Meadows, and Katzie communities. By combining decades of experience, a deep-rooted community

presence, and a shared commitment to safety, belonging, and resilience, our two organizations

create a powerful affiliation of care for those who need it most.

As Director, Fund Development and Marketing & Communications for both organizations, you will carry

forward our stories, inspire support for our missions, and help ensure a sustainable future for

this collective work.

**OUR OPPORTUNITY**

We are seeking a strategic, community-centered leader to join our Leadership Team as the Director,

Fund Development and Marketing & Communications. This role is pivotal in advancing our mission by

shaping how we engage with donors, partners, and the broader community.

As a member of the Leadership Team for both organizations, you will guide a talented team and

oversee all aspects of fundraising, branding, public relations, and communications—through a lens

of equity, inclusion, and relational leadership.

This position is about more than nancial sustainability. It is about uplifting stories of

resilience and

connection, creating space for community voice, and ensuring equity is at the heart of everything

we share.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE**

**Fund Development & Donor Relations**
- Lead a values-driven fund development strategy grounded in trust and relationship-based

giving.
- Secure funding opportunities from individuals, foundations, corporations, and government.
- Oversee donor communications, stewardship strategies, CRM systems, and reporting.
- Partner with program teams to craft proposals and impact reports that authentically reect

community voice.

**Marketing & Communications**
- Develop and implement a communications strategy that promotes accessibility and amplies

diverse perspectives.
- Act as spokesperson and support the Executive Director with speeches, presentations, and

media relations.
- Guide brand stewardship to ensure messaging is inclusive, strengths-based, and community
- informed.

**Leadership & Strategy**
- Contribute to strategic planning, nancial oversight, and organizational culture as part of

the

Leadership Team.
- Align fundraising with nancial goals and support accreditation efforts.
- Drive equity-focused change initiatives across the organization.

**People & Culture**
- Build and mentor a high-performing team with a strengths-based, coaching-focused approach.
- Foster a culture of learning, innovation, and reective practice.
- Support succession planning and equity in leadership pathways.

**External Engagement & Advocacy**
- Represent the Agency at community events, conferences, and with media and government

stakeholders.
- Strengthen relationships with donors, funders, and local partners.
- Lead campaigns and events that raise the Agency’s prole and invite public support.

**WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO OUR ORGANIZATIONS**
- Experience: Minimum 5 years in senior leadership roles within fund development,

communications,

or community engagement (preferably in nonprot, social services, or public sector).
- Education: Post-secondary education in communications, nonprot management, business, or

related eld.
- Knowledge: Inclusive marketing, fundraising ethics, donor relations, and EDI-informed

storytelling.
- Leadership Skills: Proven ability to build and lead teams, navigate complex portfolios, and

embed equity into strategy.
- Strengths: Excellent communication, collaboration, and consensus-building skills; culturally

humble and values-driven.

This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact in a community-based organization that values

authenticity, collaboration, and empowerment. As Director, you will shape the stories we tell,

strengthen the partnerships we build, and ensure our work is sustainable for years to come.