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Partner with the Vice President, Advancement & Engagement, to develop short-, intermediate-, and long-term fundraising plans aligned with YWCA Calgary's strategy and annual priorities
Lead the execution of integrated fundraising programs across annual giving, mid-level giving, major gifts, planned giving, corporate partnerships, signature and third-party events, grants, and other revenue opportunities
Establish clear annual work plans, goals, measures, and accountabilities for fundraising portfolios; monitor progress and adjust approaches based on results
Identify opportunities to grow and diversify revenue, strengthen the donor pipeline, and improve donor retention, renewal, and movement across giving levels
Contribute to campaign planning and lead assigned campaigns and priority fundraising initiatives
Ensure fundraising practices reflect donor-centered principles, ethical standards, organizational policies, and relevant regulatory requirements
Maintain an active portfolio of priority donors and prospects, with responsibility for discovery, cultivation, solicitation, recognition, and stewardship
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Develop tailored engagement strategies and funding requests that connect donor interests with YWCA Calgary priorities and demonstrate the value of philanthropic partnership
Support the Vice President and CEO with strategy development, briefing materials, proposals, meetings, and follow-up activities for executive-level donor relationships
Build and maintain trusted relationships with donors, prospects, foundations, corporations, professional advisors, and community partners
Represent YWCA Calgary at donor meetings, tours, events, presentations, and community engagements
Ensure donor commitments, recognition requirements, reports, and stewardship activities are documented and completed accurately and on time
Develop assigned revenue and expense budgets in partnership with the Vice President and Finance and manage spending within approved parameters
Monitor financial performance, forecasts, commitments, and variances; recommend corrective actions as needed
Provide clear direction, coaching, and accountability so team members understand priorities, goals, decision-making authority, and how their work contributes to organizational strategy
Build an engaged, collaborative, and high-performing team through strong relationships and by fostering a respectful, trauma-informed, and psychologically safe work environment
Lead or support recruitment, onboarding, goal setting, performance development, succession planning, and cross-training initiatives
Contribute as a senior leader to organizational planning, change initiatives, and cross-functional projects
Build understanding across YWCA Calgary of how philanthropy supports the organization's mission and how employees and leaders contribute to positive donor and stakeholder experiences
Provide thoughtful advice and guidance on donor relationships, fundraising opportunities, ethical considerations, and reputational risk
Bachelor's degree in fundraising, nonprofit management, business, communications, public relations, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and senior-level experience
A CFRE designation and active membership in the Association of Fundraising Professionals are considered assets
YWCA Calgary is a nonprofit supporting women and families through shelter, housing, counselling, childcare, and employment services.
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