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It’s the 30th anniversary of National Philanthropy Day in Calgary.
Tickets are one sale now!
Don’t miss out on this special celebration!
Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at the Calgary Hyatt Regency.
Congratulations to the 2026 Generosity of Spirit Award Recipients
Shane Homes Alumni Youth Leadership – OUTSTANDING PHILANTHROPIC YOUTH (nominated by YMCA Calgary)
Mike Hanson and Dave Morin – COMMUNITY CATALYST (nominated by Big Brothers Big Sisters Calgary)
Jolayne Davidson Gardner, MA, CFRE– OUTSTANDING FUNDRAISING PROFESSIONAL (nominated by Scott Decksheimer, CFRE)
TELUS – OUTSTANDING CORPORATE SUPPORTER (co-nominated by FearIsNotLove & Global Medic)
Cal & Edith Wenzel – OUTSTANDING PHILANTHROPIC FAMILY (co-nominated by STARS & I CAN FOR KIDS)
Chestermere Langdon Oilmen’s Association – OUTSTANDING PHILANTHROPIC GROUP
Terrance Millar – DOC SEAMAN OUTSTANDING INDIVIDUAL PHILANTHROPIST (nominated by Calgary Public Library Foundation)
Linda & Dr. Greg Powell – OUTSTANDING LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT (nominated by STARS)
We are excited to welcome our 2026 National Philanthropy Day sponsors!
Champions of Service
Champions of Community
Thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination for this year’s Generosity of Spirit Awards. We look forward to celebrating this year’s Honourees with you at our luncheon.
We depend on our generous sponsors. Our full sponsorship package can be found at this HERE.
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JOB BOARD
- Director of Development | Investigative Journalism Foundation
Closing On: September 30, 2026 Location: Remote, anywhere in Canada | Effective: Immediately | Employment - President & Chief Executive Officer | William Osler Health System Foundation (Osler Foundation)
Closing On: October 19, 2026 Location: Brampton, ON | Employment Type: fulltime | Level: management Salary - Regional Philanthropy Manager | BC & Alberta Guide Dogs
PERMANENT, FULL-TIME POSITION, ON-SITE (Calgary office) BC & Alberta Guide Dogs is - Executive Director, External Engagement | Lethbridge Polytechnic
Location: Lethbridge, AB Lethbridge Polytechnic is one of Alberta’s leading post-secondary institutions, - Senior Development Advisor | Communities for Life
Communities for Life is seeking an experienced fundraising and development professional to - Executive Director | Royal Tyrrell Museum Cooperating Society
Reports to: Board of DirectorsLocation: Drumheller, Alberta (onsite presence required)Closing Date: Tuesday, - Communications & Marketing Manager | Homes for Heroes Foundation
Closing On: August 28, 2026 Location: Remote Effective: September ideally Employment Type: fulltime Level: intermediate Salary Range: $65,000-$80,000 - Fund Development Officer – Major Gifts & Legacy Giving | Calgary Food Bank
Some gifts change a moment – others change generations. If you’re passionate - Leadership Giving Officer – (3925) | Mount Royal University
About the Division of Community Engagement The Division of Community Engagement (DCE)
Thank you to our Partners
In the Spirit of Truth and Reconciliation
We honour and acknowledge that we live, work and play on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Piikani and Kainai) the Tsuu’tina, the Iyahe Nakoda Nations (Bearspaw, Chiniki, Goodstoney), the Otipemisiwak Métis Government (Moh’kins’tsis) of Alberta Districts 5 & 6, and all the people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.
