Philanthropy Officer, Calgary

CASA Mental Health; Calgary; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Join CASA Mental Health as a Philanthropy Officer in Calgary, where you'll drive impactful fundraising initiatives to support mental health services for children and youth. This strategic role requires excellent relationship-building skills and experience in fundraising, making a meaningful difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in fundraising and event planning.
• Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) designation is an asset.
• Knowledge of fundraising tools and strategies.

Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, and solicit major gift donors and partners.
• Maintain an active portfolio of donors and organizations.
• Support donor engagement events and fundraising programs.

Skills

Relationship building

Fundraising

Community engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in a related field

Tools

Donor Perfect

Job description

Join a dynamic team at CASA Mental Health, where you will contribute to child, youth and family mental health care by managing impactful fundraising events. Experience life-work harmony, competitive benefits and the fulfilment of making a difference.

Job Details
Salary range: $68,640 to $101,920
Shift structure: Monday to Friday, 7.25 hours per day
Primary location:Calgary, Remote
Classification:Out-of-scope
FTE:1.0
Status:Permanent

About the Role

CASA Mental Health is seeking a dedicated and strategic Philanthropy Officer to join our team in Calgary. Reporting to the Manager, Philanthropy & Strategic Partnerships, this role is pivotal in building meaningful relationships with donors, cultivating new supporters and supporting third-party fundraisers. Working closely with colleagues across Alberta, you’ll help expand CASA’s impact in the region and play a key role in funding vital mental health services for children and youth.

The Philanthropy Officer, Calgary will:

• Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward major gift donors and partners.
• Maintain an active portfolio of 100 to 150 individuals, foundations and corporations.
• Collaborate on donor prospecting and research for fundraising priorities.
• Support proper gift processing and acknowledgment procedures.
• Monitor KPIs and campaign goals, and adjust strategies as needed.
• Assist in donor engagement events and support annual/mid-level giving programs in Calgary
• Develop and manage acquisition strategies to grow third-party event revenue in Calgary.
• Identify prospective donors through referrals, events and engagement activities.
• Liaise with Volunteer Resources as needed.
• Track, document and report fundraising activity in Donor Perfect.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in a related field, or equivalent years of experience will be considered.
• Three years of experience in fundraising, community engagement, non-profit development and event planning.
• Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) designation is an asset.
• Proficiency with fundraising tools and systems like Donor Perfect.
• Skilled relationship builder with internal and external partners.
• Knowledge and skillset with a variety of fundraising tools and strategies, and demonstrated experience with activities throughout the giving cycle, including identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship.

Conditions of Employment

• A satisfactory Criminal Records Check. This would be the financial responsibility of the successful candidate.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

Closing Date: July 11, 2025
Please quote the following competition number in your application materials: 25-137