The Associate Director, Philanthropy & Development is a senior leadership role responsible for translating YWCA Calgary's philanthropic strategy into focused plans, strong team performance and sustainable revenue growth. Reporting to the Vice President, Advancement & Engagement, this role provides day‑to‑day leadership for philanthropy operations and works across the organization to build a strong culture of philanthropy.The successful candidate is an experienced fundraiser and people leader who combines strategic thinking with disciplined execution. They build trusted relationships with donors, prospects and community partners;
use data and sound judgement to guide decisions;
and bring an equity‑centered, collaborative approach to leadership. The Associate Director also maintains an active donor portfolio and supports the Vice President and CEO with key donor and partner relationships.What We Offer
Truly rewarding work;
contribute to lasting, positive change for individuals and our communityA supportive team environment and opportunities for professional developmentComprehensive benefits including an employee assistance planPaid time off (for eligible roles;
prorated based on startdate and FTE status) includes:3 weeks of paid vacation6 personal days12 sick daysA paid day off to celebrate your birthdayWhat You’ll Do
Fund Development Strategy and Revenue Growth
Partner with the Vice President, Advancement & Engagement, to develop short-, intermediate-, and long-term fundraising plans aligned with YWCA Calgary's strategy and annual prioritiesLead 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 opportunitiesEstablish clear annual work plans, goals, measures, and accountabilities for fundraising portfolios;
monitor progress and adjust approaches based on resultsIdentify opportunities to grow and diversify revenue, strengthen the donor pipeline, and improve donor retention, renewal, and movement across giving levelsContribute to campaign planning and lead assigned campaigns and priority fundraising initiativesEnsure fundraising practices reflect donor-centered principles, ethical standards, organizational policies,



and relevant regulatory requirementsDonor and Prospect Leadership
Maintain an active portfolio of priority donors and prospects, with responsibility for discovery, cultivation, solicitation, recognition, and stewardshipDevelop tailored engagement strategies and funding requests that connect donor interests with YWCA Calgary priorities and demonstrate the value of philanthropic partnershipSupport the Vice President and CEO with strategy development, briefing materials, proposals, meetings, and follow-up activities for executive-level donor relationshipsBuild and maintain trusted relationships with donors, prospects, foundations, corporations, professional advisors, and community partnersRepresent YWCA Calgary at donor meetings, tours, events, presentations, and community engagementsEnsure donor commitments, recognition requirements, reports, and stewardship activities are documented and completed accurately and on timeFinancial Management and Risk
Develop assigned revenue and expense budgets in partnership with the Vice President and Finance and manage spending within approved parametersMonitor financial performance, forecasts, commitments, and variances;
recommend corrective actions as neededPeople Leadership
Provide explicit direction, coaching, and accountability so team members understand priorities, goals, decision-making authority, and how their work contributes to organizational strategyBuild an engaged, collaborative, and high-performing team through strong relationships and by fostering a respectful, trauma-informed, and psychologically safe work environmentLead or support recruitment, onboarding, goal setting, performance development, succession planning, and cross-training initiativesOrganizational Leadership and Culture of Philanthropy
Contribute as a senior leader to organizational planning, change initiatives,



and cross-functional projectsBuild understanding across YWCA Calgary of how philanthropy supports the organization's mission and how employees and leaders contribute to positive donor and stakeholder experiencesProvide thoughtful advice and guidance on donor relationships, fundraising opportunities, ethical considerations, and reputational riskWhat You’ll Bring
Bachelor's degree in fundraising, nonprofit management, business, communications, public relations, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and senior-level experienceA CFRE designation and active membership in the Association of Fundraising Professionals are considered assetsQualifications
Seven to ten years of progressively responsible fundraising experience, including senior leadership, people leadership and accountability for significant revenue goalsDemonstrated success developing and implementing multi-channel fundraising strategies and achieving fundraising targetsProven experience managing donor and prospect relationships through cultivation, solicitation, stewardship and renewal, including major gift relationshipsExperience leading and developing teams, managing change and working effectively across functionsStrong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, revenue analysis and risk managementExperience with fundraising CRM systems, data governance, moves management and performance reportingIf you want to change lives, we want to hear from you.
Deadline: until a successful candidate is found
YWCA Calgary is committed to providing an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace where all employees, volunteers and clients feel valued and respected, whatever their race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, ancestry, or place of origin.Privacy statement:
Personal information is managed in accordance with Alberta's Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) and other applicable laws and we are committed to safeguarding your personal information. During the recruitment process personal information is collected for the purpose of people practice management. Privacy inquiries can be directed to the attention of the Privacy Officer at [email protected].
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📌 Associate Director, Philanthropy & Development (Winnipeg)
🏢 YWCA Calgary
📍 Winnipeg