VP, Digital Strategy & Donor Insights

Isarta; Calgary; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Cancer Foundation seeks a visionary VP, Digital & IT to shape the organization’s technology roadmap and data strategy. You will lead the Data & Systems and IT Operations teams, drive integration of Salesforce, Sage Intacct, and Microsoft 365, and champion AI-driven fundraising insights.

You will report to the President & CEO, participate in Executive Leadership Team, and collaborate with finance, philanthropy, and operations to advance transformation and governance.

Qualifications

• Requires university degree/diploma with 10+ years of senior leadership overseeing digital tech, data management and analytics.
• Experience in fundraising and donor management is strongly preferred for credibility in philanthropy organizations.
• Proven change-management leadership in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Operates with a business-partner mindset across functional areas; hands-on with data and systems.
• Hands-on familiarity with Salesforce (NPSP) CRM and governance for fundraising performance.
• Strong executive presence and communication skills; able to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the enterprise digital strategy and technology roadmap aligned with fundraising goals and operational needs.
• Lead the integrated enterprise environment and coordinate with Health Shared Services for recommendations.
• Assess current IT infrastructure and design actionable improvement plans.
• Unlock value of Salesforce and Sage Intacct through integration, governance, and analytics with finance and philanthropy teams.
• Provide strategic and hands-on leadership to Data & Systems and IT Operations teams; mentor staff.
• Build and execute an AI and digital innovation strategy focused on fundraising effectiveness and donor intelligence.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Change management

Education

Bachelor's or higher in relevant field

Tools

Salesforce (NPSP)

Microsoft 365

Sage Intacct

Data governance tools

Job description

Alberta Cancer Foundation seeks a visionary VP, Digital & IT to shape the organization’s technology roadmap and data strategy. You will lead the Data & Systems and IT Operations teams, drive integration of Salesforce, Sage Intacct, and Microsoft 365, and champion AI-driven fundraising insights.

You will report to the President & CEO, participate in Executive Leadership Team, and collaborate with finance, philanthropy, and operations to advance transformation and governance.