Director, Community Fundraising (15-month Contract) Position Details:

1. month contract position

35 hours per week
Hybrid work arrangement
Location: Anywhere in Canada
Application deadline: August 11, 2026
The impact you will have: The Director, Community Fundraising provides strategic oversight and operational leadership for the logistics, planning and implementation of national community fundraising activities across Canada, ensuring a consistent, high-quality participant experience while aligning operational delivery with organizational priorities.
Oversees event implementation, vendor and stakeholder coordination, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver impactful programs that engage communities, strengthen relationships, and drive fundraising growth nationwide.

Key Areas of Impact: Leads the community fundraising strategy to maximize constituent engagement and meet community fundraising revenue targets.

Leads a multifaceted team of Community Fundraising staff focused on relationship building and constituent experience.
Key external contact to top fundraisers and peer to peer landscape to build relationships to support and inspire reaching the Community Fundraising goal.
Leads participant stewardship and recognition plans and works collaboratively across teams to align strategies and activities, ensuring a fulsome and integrated MS community member experience.

Supports budget management including forecasting,



pipeline planning and fundraising governance.

Requirements Our ideal candidate: Has progressive experience in a relevant field, such as fundraising, philanthropy, or community engagement.

Has peer-to-peer fundraising expertise with a strong understanding of fundraising events, community fundraising and constituent engagement.
Has excellent event management experience, including planning, execution, stewardship, and recognition.
Has strong leadership and people management skills with proven ability to lead, coach, motivate, and guide a multifaceted team.
Has strategic and relationship-building abilities to grow revenue, strengthen community connections, and support top fundraisers.
Has excellent data literacy skills, with an ability to use data and insights to inform decisions, solve problems, and improve fundraising outcomes.
Has a commitment to continuous learning and adapting to changing needs and opportunities.
Compensation & Advantages Starting salary within the range of $103,000 – $110,000
Competitive health and dental benefits package, spending accounts, and gender affirmation coverage
Investment in your professional growth and development
Generous paid time off including an extended office closure at the end of the year and half day Fridays before long weekends

Support work life balance through flexible schedules and hybrid work arrangements

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📌 Director, Community Fundraising (Calgary)
🏢 Gofractional
📍 Calgary