Inn from the Cold is the largest organization in the Calgary region dedicated to supporting families experiencing a housing crisis.

We are driven by our vision of a thriving community where every child and family has a safe and stable place to call home.

Our commitment to reconciliation and equity is not just a statement; it's a journey we're dedicated to, actively working alongside Indigenous peoples and marginalized communities to dismantle oppressive structures. It is this diversity and the respect and value we have for each other and our community that makes us stronger.

Position Title: Manager, Philanthropy

Job Type: Full Time

The Manager, Philanthropy plays a critical role in advancing The INN's major gifts program and driving sustainable philanthropic revenue growth. The Manager, Philanthropy will lead and develop a high-performance major gifts team while also managing a personal portfolio of major gifts prospects and donors, with responsibility for cultivating relationships, advancing opportunities and securing significant, multi-year commitments.

Working closely with the VP, Philanthropy & Engagement and the Philanthropy & Engagement team, the Manager provides day to day leadership of the major gifts program, strengthens prospect and pipeline development, and identifies opportunities to grow major and transformational giving. This successful candidate is a results-oriented fundraising professional with strong relationship building skills, strategic thinking, sound judgement and a cooperative leadership style. They will be able to lead and develop a strong team, build trusted donor relationships and connect donors with meaningful opportunities to support the INN's priorities.

Lead the development and execution of major gift fundraising strategies that support The Inn’s priorities and revenue goals.

Manage a personal portfolio of major gift prospects and donors, with a focus on gifts of $50,000+.

Build and actively manage a strong pipeline of major and transformational gift prospects.

Develop donor strategies and compelling proposals that connect donor interests with opportunities to support The Inn.





Promote strong prospect management and consistent use of Raiser's Edge NXT or other donor CRM across the philanthropy team.

Lead, coach and support the team to strengthen portfolio management, donor engagement and fundraising results.

Work closely with the VP, Philanthropy & Engagement and internal teams to identify fundraising opportunities, establish priorities and advance major gift relationships.

The Manager, Philanthropy may be asked to perform other duties as required or assigned.

Post-secondary education in fundraising, business, communications, nonprofit management or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

- 5+ years of progressive fundraising or philanthropy experience, with demonstrated success building donor relationships and generating philanthropic revenue.
- Experience leading, coaching and developing staff, with the ability to build a collaborative and accountable team.
- Solid relationship-building and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage confidently with donors, community partners and organizational leaders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience developing donor communications, proposals and other fundraising materials.
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Experience using a donor CRM; experience with Raiser's Edge NXT is considered an asset.
- Experience using fundraising data to support decision-making.
- Knowledge of fundraising ethics, donor stewardship practices and the charitable/nonprofit sector.
- Knowledge of family homelessness, shelters and affordable housing is considered an asset.

Competitive salary,



where all employees are paid a living wage at minimum

Focus on health and wellbeing, including access to employer paid extended health benefits, dental benefits, annual health spending account and employer matched RRSP contributions

Commitment to your mental wellbeing with free and confidential support through the Employee & Family Assistance Program

Work life balance, including paid vacation starting at three weeks, wellness days, and 12 paid statutory holidays

Supportive and flexible work environment, with ongoing training and development opportunities

Strong commitment to advancing reconciliation, aligning with the calls to action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

we work to cultivate an environment that welcomes the whole person and harnesses the strength in diversity, creating a rich and inclusive workplace.

Join us in a workplace where your actions contribute to breaking down barriers, fostering equity, and creating a truly inclusive and antiracist space. At Inn from the Cold, you're not just an employee but a crucial part of a community, making a difference in the lives of those who need it most.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:

The INN is deeply committed to building a workplace where inclusion is valued and prioritized. We value unique perspectives and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of talents and skills. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religious beliefs, gender, gender identity or expression, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, place of origin, source of income, mental and physical disability, age or veteran status.

Inn from the Cold is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. The successful candidate must satisfactorily complete a Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search and a Child Intervention Record Check.

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📌 FULL-TIME Fundraising Coordinator (Calgary)
🏢 Inn From The Cold
📍 Calgary