Prospect Research & Donor Portfolio Specialist

Donor Portfolio Specialist – Prospect Research & Donor Portfolio Specialist (Calgary, Foundation Department)

We seek an experienced professional to support our foundation’s philanthropy strategy and donor engagement at our Calgary base.

• Partner with fundraisers and leadership to identify, qualify, and prioritize major gift prospects; develop donor profiles and research briefings; and support creation and optimization of fundraising portfolios.
• Analyze donor giving trends, engagement, retention, reactivation, and philanthropic potential to identify opportunities to strengthen donor relationships and increase fundraising revenue.
• Support relationship mapping by identifying connections between donors, volunteers, Board members, and community leaders to advance fundraising objectives.
• Build and maintain fundraising reports, dashboards and performance metrics to guide strategic decisions across the philanthropic team.
• Translate donor and fundraising insights into clear, actionable takeaways for non-technical stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Data Analytics, Nonprofit Management, Library Sciences, Social Sciences, or a related field (equivalent experience considered).
• Experience conducting prospect research, donor qualification, wealth screening, or donor intelligence activities.
• Knowledge of relationship fundraising strategies, donor lifecycle management, and fundraising pipeline development.
• Proficiency in CRM or donor database systems (e.g., Raiser’s Edge NXT, Salesforce, Tessitura, etc.).
• Intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience with donor segmentation, forecasting, and data modeling considered an asset.
• Familiarity with prospect research tools and research resources.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate insights clearly and compellingly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative team player with a curiosity-driven, continuous improvement mindset.

We provide a competitive salary aligned with your education and experience, comprehensive health and dental benefits, free parking, and a strong total reward package. You join a legacy of lives saved and the pride of making a meaningful difference.

Direct. For further details about our foundation’s impact, please consult our internal resources.