Associate Director, Philanthropy & Development

The Associate Director, Philanthropy & Development is a senior leadership role responsible for translating YWCA Calgary's philanthropic strategy into focused plans, strong team performance and sustainable revenue growth. Reporting to the Vice President, Advancement & Engagement, this role provides day‑to‑day leadership for philanthropy operations and works across the organization to build a strong culture of philanthropy.

The successful candidate is an experienced fundraiser and people leader who combines strategic thinking with disciplined execution. They build trusted relationships with donors, prospects and community partners; use data and sound judgement to guide decisions; and bring an equity‑centered, collaborative approach to leadership. The Associate Director also maintains an active donor portfolio and supports the Vice President and CEO with key donor and partner relationships.

• Truly rewarding work; contribute to lasting, positive change for individuals and our community
• A supportive team environment and opportunities for professional development
• Comprehensive benefits including an employee assistance plan
• Paid time off (for eligible roles; prorated based on start date and FTE status) includes:
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 6 personal days
• 12 sick days
• A paid day off to celebrate your birthday

• Partner with the Vice President, Advancement & Engagement, to develop short-, intermediate-, and long-term fundraising plans aligned with YWCA Calgary's strategy and annual priorities
• Lead the execution of integrated fundraising programs across annual giving, mid-level giving, major gifts, planned giving, corporate partnerships, signature and third-party events, grants, and other revenue opportunities
• Establish clear annual work plans, goals, measures, and accountabilities for fundraising portfolios; monitor progress and adjust approaches based on results
• Identify opportunities to grow and diversify revenue, strengthen the donor pipeline, and improve donor retention, renewal, and movement across giving levels
• Contribute to campaign planning and lead assigned campaigns and priority fundraising initiatives
• Ensure fundraising practices reflect donor-centered principles, ethical standards, organizational policies, and relevant regulatory requirements

• Maintain an active portfolio of priority donors and prospects, with responsibility for discovery, cultivation, solicitation, recognition, and stewardship
• Develop tailored engagement strategies and funding requests that connect donor interests with YWCA Calgary priorities and demonstrate the value of philanthropic partnership
• Support the Vice President and CEO with strategy development, briefing materials, proposals, meetings, and follow-up activities for executive-level donor relationships
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with donors, prospects, foundations, corporations, professional advisors, and community partners
• Represent YWCA Calgary at donor meetings, tours, events, presentations, and community engagements
• Ensure donor commitments, recognition requirements, reports, and stewardship activities are documented and completed accurately and on time

• Develop assigned revenue and expense budgets in partnership with the Vice President and Finance and manage spending within approved parameters
• Monitor financial performance, forecasts, commitments, and variances; recommend corrective actions as needed

• Provide clear direction, coaching, and accountability so team members understand priorities, goals, decision-making authority, and how their work contributes to organizational strategy
• Build an engaged, collaborative, and…