Fractional Executive Director: Growth & Community Impact

Insight Counselling and Therapy Centre; Calgary; Hybrid; 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

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