Senior Manager, Fundraising & Community Engagement | Calgary Application Deadline: Friday, November 13, 2026 PUPPIES ARE JUST ONE OF THE JOB PERKS We are an organization driven by passionate people – which happens to include puppies that grow up to change lives every single day . We expect excellence of ourselves and our team, but we have funtoo. Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises and trains fully certified assistance dogs. Our service (mobility & PTSD) and hearing dogs provide life-changing independence to those with disabilities other than blindness. Our accredited facility dogs work with community professionals, such as teachers, RCMP and psychologists to help support wellness in our community. We are proud of the fact that we were the first fully accredited member of Assistance Dogs International in Canada. OVERVIEW PADS is seeking an experienced, relationship-driven Senior Manager, Fundraising & Community Engagement to lead and grow fundraising, donor stewardship, corporate partnerships, and public awareness initiatives throughout the Calgary region. This strategic leadership role is responsible for increasing philanthropic revenue, enhancing community engagement, and elevating the profile of PADS and its life-changing service dog programs. This role is part of the PADS’ Senior Leadership Team. Regular travel to the West Coast is required and will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate.

ABOUT US
At PADS, we foster a constructive, cooperative, and welcoming team setting. Our commitment is to cultivate an empowering environment for our team. We value a sustainable work-life balance and believe that work should be fun. We approach challenges with a growth mindset, striving for improvement and innovation. As the Senior Manager, Fundraising & Community Engagement in Calgary,



you’ll help reflect PADS’ core values through transparent communication, thoughtful support, compassion for people and dogs, and a commitment to teamwork, learning, and improvement. ABOUT THE POSITION
- Develop and implement annual fundraising plans to meet and exceed revenue targets.
- Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors, corporate partners, foundations, and community supporters.
- Build and manage a pipeline of prospective donors and sponsors.
- Lead corporate partnership initiatives, sponsorship opportunities, and donor recognition programs.
- Support grant proposals and funding applications in collaboration with organizational leadership.
- Monitor fundraising performance, analyze results, and provide regular reporting.
- Maintain accurate and timely donor records, relationship activity and prospect information in the database to support coordinated fundraising and stewardship. Community Engagement & Awareness
- Serve as a visible ambassador for PADS throughout Calgary and Southern Alberta.
- Develop and execute strategies to increase awareness of PADS programs and impact.
- Strengthen relationships with community organizations, businesses, service clubs, and stakeholders.
- Represent PADS at networking events, presentations, media opportunities, and community functions.




- Identify compelling stories and impact messages that engage donors and the broader community and collaborate with the Marketing & Communications Department to develop and distribute these stories, ensuring alignment with organization-wide messaging and brand standards. Events & Campaign Management
- Lead fundraising events, third-party events, and community campaigns.
- Work with volunteers, committees, and sponsors to maximize event success.
- Support annual giving campaigns, peer-to-peer fundraising initiatives, and donor engagement activities.
- Identify new fundraising and marketing opportunities to expand community reach. Relationship Management
- Build strong relationships with existing and prospective supporters.
- Develop comprehensive donor stewardship strategies to increase retention and lifetime giving.
- Develop and implement regional donor stewardship strategies and activities in collaboration with PADS’ West Coast and Okanagan donor stewardship departments, in alignment with organization-wide strategies.
- Collaborate with volunteers, puppy raisers, Accredited Facility Dog clients, and Service Dog teams to share compelling impact stories.
- Work collaboratively with organizational leadership to set and achieve strategic goals.
- Support and mentor staff, volunteers, and committee members involved in fundraising activities.
- Contribute to annual planning, budgeting, and organizational growth initiatives.
- Represent Calgary and Alberta within the Senior Leadership Team and champion PADS’ organizational culture and expectations among Calgary staff, volunteers and clients.
- Provide support to non-direct report Calgary staff as required and in collaboration with their direct managers. The duties and responsibilities listed in this

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📌 Senior manager Fundraising (Calgary)
🏢 PADS
📍 Calgary