Senior Philanthropy Leader

Make a Meaningful Impact in the Lives of Albertans

At the Alberta Cancer Foundation, we exist to create more hope and more moments for Albertans facing cancer, no matter where they live or the type of cancer they’re facing. But we can’t do it alone. It is the collective actions of our team – alongside our volunteers, partners and donors that are pivotal to ensuring every Albertan facing cancer has the support they need and the treatment they deserve, now and into the future.

Are you a leader that brings out the best in your team and champions their success?

Do you want a leader that brings out the best in you and champions your success?

Do you want to be innovative and have the autonomy to strive for big wins while you grow?

Do you want to work with leaders in business, healthcare, fundraising, and community?

Do you value an environment where trust and flexibility ensure work-life balance?

Do you believe in a culture where having fun together & delivering results is possible?

Do you know someone affected by cancer and driven to make a difference?

IF YOU ANSWERED YES TO THESE QUESTIONS, THIS OPPORTUNITY IS WORTH EXPLORING...

Reporting to the AVP, Philanthropy, this key leadership role will be critical in the delivery of the Foundation’s fundraising strategy and be a pivotal member of the supportive and high-performing provincial major gifts team.

Based in our new, world-class cancer facility, The Arthur Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre, the Senior Philanthropy Leader is responsible for advancing an integrated, regional major gifts program. Never the same day twice, this position balances personal fundraising, regional strategy design and execution, and team leadership to drive revenue growth and deepen donor relationships. They will lead and develop a high-performing team and play a critical role in building a strong, sustainable culture of philanthropy across the cancer centre.

This role also serves as a strategic partner to internal stakeholders, fostering collaboration across clinical, research, and leadership teams, and contributing to a coordinated, “one-Foundation” approach to donor engagement.

In collaboration with the Philanthropy team, this role is responsible for building and stewarding key internal and external relationships, ensuring strong visibility, coordination, and coverage aligned to Foundation priorities.

• Manage a personal portfolio of major and transformational gift prospects and donors, with a focus on gifts of $50K+ and active pipeline development
• Develop and execute regional major gifts strategies aligned to Foundation priorities and provincial direction set by the VP and AVP, translating strategy into actionable plans.
• Build and maintain a strong regional pipeline to support both major gift activity and future transformational opportunities, including identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors
• Lead and support the development of compelling donor strategies and proposals, aligning donor interests with institutional priorities
• Cultivate new donor networks and expand relationships at the major and transformational gift level
• Partner with physicians, researchers, grateful patients, and site leadership to advance fundraising opportunities and foster a culture of philanthropy
• Provide exceptional donor experience through high-quality engagement, stewardship, and timely follow-up
• Support and contribute to transformational gift and partnership strategies in collaboration with the AVP, particularly through prospect development and local relationship activation

• Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to a regional team, including development of individual targets and fundraising…