Fund Development Associate

YWCA Calgary; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

Professional development

3 weeks vacation

6 personal days

Birthday leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

YWCA Calgary is seeking a Fund Development Associate to support a broad range of fundraising activities, including annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, corporate and foundations. You will manage donor relationships, contribute to revenue growth, and collaborate with teams to advance donor engagement and stewardship.

The role is 37.5 hours per week with a Hybrid Work Arrangement. Occasional evenings and weekends may be required to support events and fundraising activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of donor fundraising experience.
• Knowledge of donor engagement and stewardship best practices.
• Experience coordinating donor meetings, proposals and reports.

Responsibilities

• Manage donor and prospect relationships through identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Research and prioritize prospective donors and supporters.
• Coordinate donor meetings, tours, and engagement opportunities.
• Prepare proposals, cases for support, and donor correspondence.
• Monitor gift commitments and support gift administration processes.
• Represent YWCA Calgary at events and community engagement opportunities.

Skills

Donor relations

Fundraising

Raiser’s Edge NXT

Communication

Planning & coordination

Education

Diploma or degree in a related field

Tools

Raiser’s Edge NXT

Job description

Reporting to the Associate Director, Philanthropy & Development, the Fund Development Associate supports fundraising activities across all areas of giving including annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, corporate and foundation giving, third-party fundraising, campaigns and events. The role manages donor and prospect relationships, supports stewardship and cultivation activities, and contributes to revenue growth through donor-centered fundraising practices.

Working as part of the Philanthropy & Development team, the Fund Development Associate collaborates with colleagues across the organization to identify opportunities for donor engagement, strengthen relationships and support fundraising priorities.

This is a 37.5-hour per week position and is eligible for YWCA Calgary’s Hybrid Work Arrangement. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required to support fundraising events and activities.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Truly rewarding work; contribute to lasting, positive change for individuals and our community
• A supportive team environment and opportunities for professional development
• Comprehensive benefits including an employee assistance plan
• Paid time off (for eligible roles; prorated based on start date and FTE status) includes:
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 6 personal days
• A paid day off to celebrate your birthday

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Manage donor and prospect relationships through identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities
• Research and prioritize prospective donors, partners, and supporters
• Arrange donor meetings, tours, and engagement opportunities
• Prepare proposals, cases for support, presentations, and donor correspondence
• Coordinate donor acknowledgment, recognition, and stewardship activities
• Support annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, corporate partnerships, foundations, campaigns, and events
• Monitor gift commitments and support gift administration processes
• Represent YWCA Calgary at events and community engagement opportunities
• Maintain accurate donor records in Raiser’s Edge NXT
• Prepare reports and track fundraising performance indicators
• Ensure compliance with CRA requirements and organizational policies
• Collaborate with colleagues across programs, communications, finance, and community engagement
• Contribute to department planning, process improvement, and team success

QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma or degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• CFRE is an asset
• Knowledge of fundraising principles and donor relationship management
• Experience supporting a variety of fundraising programs and donor engagement activities
• Strong knowledge of Raiser’s Edge NXT or a comparable fundraising database
• Knowledge of Canada Revenue Agency charitable giving and tax receipting requirements
• Excellent communication, presentation and relationship-building skills

Deadline: until a successful candidate is found

YWCA Calgary is committed to providing an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace where all employees, volunteers and clients feel valued and respected, whatever their race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, ancestry, or place of origin.

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