Community Investment Employment Type: Full-Time Date Posted: Manager, Community Impact, the Philanthropy & Fund Development Manager is responsible for developing and implementing fundraising and philanthropic strategies that support the growth, sustainability, and impact of a newly established charitable organization focused on strengthening rural communities and supporting the people and communities connected to agriculture. This role provides dedicated fundraising, donor engagement, sponsorship, and grant development support to the charity while remaining an integral member of UFA's Community Impact team. The position will cultivate relationships with donors, sponsors, foundations, community organizations, and industry stakeholders while helping establish a sustainable funding model that enables the charity to achieve its mission and long-term impact goals.

This is a unique opportunity to help build a charitable organization from the ground up and play a key role in shaping its long-term success and impact across rural and agricultural communities. Success in this role requires a passion for relationship building and a willingness to spend time in the communities the charity serves. The successful candidate will be energized by connecting with donors, producers, community leaders, industry partners, and stakeholders across Alberta and Western Canada.

Philanthropy & Fund Development Strategy Develop and implement a comprehensive philanthropy and fund development strategy aligned with the charity's mission, strategic priorities, and growth objectives. Build and maintain a diversified funding portfolio that includes individual giving, major gifts, corporate sponsorships, grants, foundations, community fundraising, and emerging revenue opportunities. Identify and evaluate funding trends, partnerships, and opportunities that support long-term sustainability.

Establish fundraising goals, performance measures, and stewardship practices. Support the development of fundraising policies, processes, and procedures aligned with philanthropic best practices. Monitor fundraising performance and recommend adjustments to achieve annual revenue targets.

Donor & Philanthropic Relationship Management Build and manage a pipeline of individual, corporate, foundation, and community-based supporters. Develop donor engagement and stewardship strategies that encourage long-term support and retention. Create meaningful recognition and reporting practices that demonstrate the impact of donor investments.

Travel regularly to meet with donors, supporters,



and prospective funders across the regions served by the charity. Represent the charity at community events, industry conferences, agricultural gatherings, and stakeholder meetings.

Corporate

Sponsorship & Community Investment - Charity Develop and manage relationships with agricultural businesses, suppliers, industry partners, cooperatives, community organizations, and prospective sponsors. Create compelling sponsorship and partnership proposals that align partner interests with community impact objectives. Secure financial and in‑kind support for charitable initiatives and programs.

Serve as an ambassador for the charity by maintaining a visible presence within rural and agricultural communities.

Grant

Development & Funding Applications Research, evaluate, and pursue grant opportunities from foundations, charitable trusts, government programs, and other funding organizations. Lead the development, coordination, and submission of grant applications and funding proposals. Support reporting and compliance requirements associated with funding agreements.

Charity & Board Support Work collaboratively with the charity's leadership and Board of Directors to advance fundraising priorities. Prepare fundraising reports, presentations, and updates for Board and committee meetings. Support volunteer engagement activities related to fundraising and donor stewardship for the Charity.

Provide recommendations and expertise regarding fundraising opportunities and best practices.

Support

Board members in donor, sponsor, and community engagement activities where appropriate. Data, Reporting & Administration Establish & maintain accurate donor, funder, and prospect information within CRM and fundraising systems. Develop and monitor fundraising metrics, dashboards, and pipeline reports.

Track fundraising performance against goals and provide regular status updates. Analyze fundraising results and identify opportunities to improve effectiveness and donor engagement. Post-secondary education in Business, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Nonprofit Management, or a related field.

Minimum 5-10 years of experience in philanthropy, fundraising, business development, sponsorship acquisition, account management, relationship management,



or partnership development. Demonstrated success in securing revenue, sponsorships, grants, donations, major gifts, or strategic investments.

Experience building and managing external relationships and influencing diverse stakeholders.

Experience working with charitable or nonprofit organizations is required. Leaders and/or Board members is considered an asset. CFRE designation, or progress toward a CFRE designation, is considered an asset. Exceptional relationship-building, networking, and interpersonal skills.

Experience developing proposals, sponsorship packages, business cases, grant applications, or funding proposals. Strong project management and organizational skills.

Experience using CRM, donor management, sales, or relationship management systems. Knowledge of Canadian charitable fundraising practices and donor stewardship principles is an asset. Demonstrated ability to build relationships across geographically dispersed communities and stakeholder groups.

Regular travel throughout Alberta is required. Periodic travel throughout Saskatchewan, British Columbia, Manitoba and other locations is required. Some evening and weekend work is required to support community events, donor meetings, conferences, and Board activities.

Occasional overnight travel is expected. Valid driver's license and the ability to travel independently are required. UFA is one of Canada’s largest and most progressive agricultural co-operatives. We’re a multi-billion-dollar organization that offers the products, services, and support our 127,000+ members need to build, grow and succeed.

While our roots will always be in agriculture, we’re proud to support the industries and communities that drive Western Canada’s economy. We need your skills, expertise and ideas to help us keep growing. A Business with a Purpose - Join a member-owned co-operative with a mission that matters: improving the well‑being of our members, helping them feed the world, and enabling investment in local communities.

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📌 Philanthropy & Fund Development Manager (Calgary)
🏢 UFA
📍 Calgary