Fundraising & Donor Engagement Specialist (Hybrid)

YWCA Calgary; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

Professional development

Paid time off

Birthday day off

Job summary

YWCA Calgary is seeking a Fund Development Associate to support fundraising across annual, major, planned giving, corporate and foundation giving, third-party fundraising, campaigns and events. This role manages donor relationships and supports revenue growth through donor-centered practices.

Working with the Philanthropy & Development team, you'll identify opportunities for donor engagement, coordinate meetings and engagements, and maintain accurate donor records in Raiser’s Edge NXT.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage donor and prospect relationships through identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• 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 the organization’s donor management system.
• 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.

Skills

Donor relations

Communication skills

Fundraising knowledge

Event coordination

Education

Diploma or degree in a related field

Tools

Raiser’s Edge NXT

CRM databases

Job description

YWCA Calgary is seeking a Fund Development Associate to support fundraising across annual, major, planned giving, corporate and foundation giving, third-party fundraising, campaigns and events. This role manages donor relationships and supports revenue growth through donor-centered practices.

Working with the Philanthropy & Development team, you'll identify opportunities for donor engagement, coordinate meetings and engagements, and maintain accurate donor records in Raiser’s Edge NXT.