Program Manager – Community Programs
Calgary, AB (Work Location:
Full-time (Part-time considered for highly qualified candidates)

About Us

We are a grassroots, community-driven organization supporting newcomer, racialized, and low-income families across Calgary. Through programs in public housing communities and underserved neighborhoods, we create inclusive spaces where children, youth, women, and families can build skills, confidence, and a sense of belonging.

The Opportunity

Umoja is seeking an experienced, motivated, and results-oriented fundraising professional to lead and grow our fund development efforts, in accordance with our existing fund development strategy and fundraising philosophy.

The successful candidate will manage Umoja's fundraising activities, build meaningful donor and funder relationships, identify new opportunities, and drive sustainable revenue growth.

We are looking for someone who brings strong fundraising expertise, an entrepreneurial mindset, and a genuine commitment to Umoja's mission and values..

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and implement Umoja's fundraising strategy, in accordance with Umoja’s fund development approach and strategy, establishing clear revenue goals and measurable outcomes.
- Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual donors, major gift prospects, corporate partners, and foundations.
- Develop new fundraising opportunities and strengthen existing donor relationships to grow and diversify revenue.
- Lead fundraising campaigns, annual giving initiatives, and donor engagement activities.
- Identify grant opportunities and support or manage funding proposals.
- Manage donor pipelines, fundraising systems, and performance reporting.
- Work collaboratively with the Executive Director, senior leadership, and Board Fundraising Committee to advance fundraising priorities.
- Represent Umoja professionally and authentically within Calgary's philanthropic and community networks.

Qualifications





- Post-secondary education in a related field or equivalent senior experience
- Minimum 5 years of progressive fundraising or fund development experience, preferably within the nonprofit sector.
- Demonstrated success in securing significant donations, developing donor relationships, and generating new fundraising revenue.
- Strong experience with major gifts, individual giving, corporate partnerships, and foundation funding.
- Excellent relationship-building, communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and deliver measurable results.
- Experience with fundraising databases such as Blackbaud RE, donor management, and reporting systems.
- Knowledge of Calgary's philanthropic community and experience with underserved populations are robust assets.
- Grant writing experience also an asset.
- Strong commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and culturally responsive community engagement.

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The ideal candidate is:

- Results-driven and entrepreneurial, with a proven ability to turn fundraising opportunities into financial support.
- Relationship-focused, building genuine, long-term connections with donors, partners, and community members.
- Collaborative and resourceful, comfortable working within a growing nonprofit and taking initiative.
- Inclusive and culturally responsive, demonstrating respect for diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences.
- Passionate about community impact, with a genuine commitment to improving opportunities for underserved children, youth, and families.

Schedule: Monday to Friday
Work Location: In-person (some remote options may be possible)

Apply today to help build stronger, more connected communities.

Pay: $65,000.00-$85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking

Education:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

- Fundraising or Fund Development: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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