Fund Development Director Calgary

22 hours ago

Calgary, Alberta, Canada Theatre Alberta Full-time

Lead fund development for Youth Singers of Calgary in an onsite Calgary role with flexibility for hybrid work and occasional evenings.

As Director of Development, you will create and execute fundraising strategies across government, foundations, corporations, individuals, and major gifts. Reporting to the CEO, you will support YSC's financial sustainability while advancing its youth-focused performing arts mission. The position oversees donor relationships, grants, fundraising campaigns, and team strategy execution.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop a forward-looking three-year fund development plan
  • Manage donors, sponsors, and major gifts through stewardship
  • Identify grant opportunities and oversee submissions and reporting
  • Track donor engagement, retention, and fundraising revenue streams
  • Guide YSC's fundraising team and support HEARTS OUT Gala volunteers

Requirements:

  • Three years' recent successful fundraising campaign experience
  • Not-for-profit fund development credential or relevant experience
  • Experience with volunteers, boards, donors, and community leaders
  • Fundraising software and donor database proficiency
  • Strategic thinking, storytelling, management, and organizational skills

Bring fundraising leadership, donor stewardship, grant management, and strategic storytelling to Youth Singers of Calgary in Calgary.