August 2021
AFP Vancouver Island News & Events
National Philanthropy Day 2021
Each year, National Philanthropy Day (NPD) on Vancouver Island provides an opportunity to gather to celebrate the generosity of our community and learn new skills to apply to the philanthropic sector. In the past, we have shared in our celebration and professional development through three events: the National Philanthropy Day Awards Ceremony, Masterclass, and Youth Session.

We have adapted National Philanthropy Day 2021 to provide the Vancouver Island community with an opportunity to highlight outstanding acts of philanthropy, learn from one another, and celebrate together during these uncertain times, while protecting the health and safety of everyone.
Interested in Becoming a Corporate Sponsor?
Are you a business that is interested in helping to highlight those doing meaningful work across Vancouver Island?

We want to hear from you!

We're on the lookout for corporate sponsors for this years' National Philanthropy Day events. Sponsorship packages are available to fit a variety of budgets.

To learn more, contact: npd.victoria@gmail.com
Supporter Spotlight
Over the next few months, AFP Vancouver Island will be celebrating our members, donors, and community supporters through our Spotlight Series.
Tanya Smith
Manager, Social Purpose Ecosystem at Coast Capital

Coast Capital has deep roots on Vancouver Island going back to the 1940’s and has been a proud partner of National Philanthropy Day (NPD) since 2013. While Coast originally became involved to recognize the incredible work in our communities through the awards portion of the event, over the last few years NPD has grown to create the space for elevated conversations around what it means to inspire giving and contribute to broader societal change. As we all work collectively to support our communities in meaningful ways, investing in the non-profit sector is vital. National Philanthropy Day is one of those rare opportunities where people of all ages come together in gratitude and look ahead to the important work we can all do together.  

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Job Postings
Vice President, Advancement
York University is seeking an aspirational and inclusive leader to spearhead our advancement, development and alumni engagement strategies and programs, while building a leading advancement team across the University.
Reporting to the President and serving as a member of the University’s senior leadership team, the Vice-President will oversee and mentor a team of 80 staff.

Director of Philanthropy
The Director Philanthropy (DP) plays the lead role in planning and establishing the strategic direction and delivery of major gifts and individual giving. The incumbent will lead various activities to engage donors
and grow fundraising revenue, making the United Way Southern Vancouver Island (UWSVI) the charity of choice and ensuring its place as the community leader in the sector.
Community Engagement & Development Manager
The Community Engagement & Development MANAGER is responsible for the management and implementation of the Annual Development Plan in support of CWAVS and the individuals served. With the support of the Board of Directors, Executive Director and Program Director, the MANAGER reaches CWAVS’ strategic development and annual fundraising goals.

Director of Philanthropy and Alumni

The Director of Philanthropy and Alumni’s mandate is to develop, establish, and carry out effective multi-year fundraising programs to support on-going faculty priorities, programs, projects, campaigns, scholarship, bursary, and awards and activities of the University.