Executive Director (fractional)

Insight Counselling and Therapy Centre; Calgary; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Insight Counselling & Therapy Centre in Calgary seeks an Executive Director (Fractional Contract) to provide strategic, operational, and fundraising leadership. This 12-hour-per-week role begins in August 2026, with potential growth as funding opportunities emerge.

The successful candidate will partner with the Board and Clinical Director to strengthen sustainability, partnerships, and community impact. The role is ideal for a self-motivated leader who builds systems, develops opportunities, and

Qualifications

• Five or more years of progressive experience in leadership, management, business development, fundraising, or organizational growth.
• Experience within the nonprofit sector, community services, healthcare, mental health, or a related field.
• Demonstrated strong relationship-building and partnership-development skills, with experience working with boards, funders, and community stakeholders.
• Financial literacy and comfort with budgeting and organizational planning.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and move projects forward with limited oversight.
• Collaborative and creative style that brings people together; entrepreneurial mindset and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of Calgary's nonprofit, social service, or mental health landscape is a strong asset.
• Strong commitment to equality, community growth and value of all people.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Collaborate with the Board of Directors and Clinical Director to set priorities, support strategic initiatives, identify opportunities to broaden impact, and champion the mission and values.
• Fund Development: Identify and pursue funding opportunities, lead fundraising initiatives, grant development, donor engagement, and community events to build a sustainable funding pipeline.
• Community Partnerships and Growth: Build relationships with community organizations, funders, and stakeholders; explore collaboration opportunities and sustain programs and partnerships.
• Operational Leadership: Oversee systems and processes, ensure efficient use of resources, assist with budgeting, risk management, and staff development; foster collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Governance & Growth: Support expansion of the organization through strategic planning and capacity-building initiatives.

Skills

Leadership experience

Fundraising

Partnership development

Strategic planning

Independent work

Budgeting

Board collaboration

Entrepreneurial mindset

Community engagement

Education

Business degree asset

Nonprofit management degree asset

Social work / psychology asset

Job description

Executive Director (Fractional Contract)

Calgary, Alberta | Hybrid | Approximately 10 Hours per Week

About Insight Counselling & Therapy Centre

For twenty-five years, Insight Counselling & Therapy Centre has provided accessible, community-based mental health services to individuals and families across Calgary. Through a unique partnership model, we deliver affordable counselling in community locations while also serving as a training site for graduate counselling students.

Insight is entering an exciting period of growth, with new community partnerships, expanded programming, and plans to strengthen organizational capacity and long-term sustainability. We are seeking a leader who is energized by building systems, creating opportunities, and helping an established organization reach its next stage of impact.

The Opportunity

Insight is seeking an entrepreneurial and community-minded Executive Director to help guide the organization through its next stage of development.

Working closely with the Board of Directors and Clinical Director, the Executive Director will provide strategic, operational, and fundraising leadership while helping to strengthen the organization's sustainability, partnerships, and community impact.

This role is being launched as a fractional contract position of approximately 12 hours per week and is anticipated to begin in August 2026. As the organization continues to grow and secure sustainable funding, there may be opportunities for the role to expand in scope and hours over time.

This position is well suited to someone who enjoys building relationships, developing systems, and helping organizations grow through identifying and capturing funding opportunities. We are looking for a self-motivated leader who can work independently, take initiative, and translate ideas into action.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Collaborate with the Board of Directors and Clinical Director to establish organizational priorities and long-term goals
• Support the development and implementation of strategic initiatives
• Identify opportunities to strengthen and expand the organization's impact
• Champion the organization's mission, vision, and values

Fund Development

• Identify and pursue funding opportunities to enhance the organization's mission
• Lead and support fundraising initiatives, grant development, donor engagement, and community events
• Drive community engagement to strength partnerships and visibility leading to more sustainable funding pipeline

Community Partnerships and Organizational Growth

• Build and maintain relationships with community organizations, funders, and stakeholders
• Identify and pursue opportunities for collaboration, growth, and community engagement
• Support the development and sustainability of programs and partnerships
• Ensure organizational activities remain responsive to community needs

Operational Leadership

• Oversee organizational systems, processes, and operational effectiveness
• Ensure resources are used efficiently and strategically
• Support organizational planning and risk management
• Support staff, volunteers, and organizational culture
• Foster collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Support Finance committee in budgeting, financial planning, and organizational sustainability

What We're Looking For

We recognize that strong candidates may come from a variety of backgrounds and encourage applications from individuals who can demonstrate a combination of the following:

• Five or more years of progressive experience in leadership, management, business development, fundraising, or organizational growth
• Experience within the nonprofit sector, community services, healthcare, mental health, or a related field
• Demonstrated strong relationship-building and partnership-development skills experience
• Experience working with boards, funders, and community stakeholders
• Financial literacy and comfort with budgeting and organizational planning
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and move projects forward with limited oversight
• Collaborative and creative style, that brings people together
• Entrepreneurial mindset, initiative, and strong problem-solving abilities
• Knowledge of Calgary's nonprofit, social service, or mental health landscape is considered a strong asset
• Strong commitment to equality, community growth and value of all people(?)

A degree in business, nonprofit management, social work, psychology, public administration, or a related field is considered an asset.

Why Join Insight?

This is an opportunity to help shape the future of a respected community organization with a long history of impact.

You will be joining a collaborative team, a committed Board of Directors, and an innovative service model that has been supporting Calgarians for twenty-five years. The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening the organization's foundation, expanding its reach, and helping ensure that affordable mental health support remains accessible to those who need it most.