Wellspring Alberta is a charitable organization that supports, informs, and empowers those diagnosed with cancer by helping them address the fear, isolation, disruption, and practical problems cancer can bring to their lives. An affiliate of the Wellspring Cancer Support Foundation, Wellspring Alberta provides a comprehensive range of programs, support, resources, so anyone living with cancer and the people who care about them can improve the quality of their lives. All programs and services are informed by evidence and offered free of charge and without referral in three centres and online. Our vision is that no one has to face cancer alone.
Wellspring Alberta’s work is made possible through the generosity of Albertans who give to support those facing cancer and their loved ones.
About this role:
Wellspring Alberta is seeking a dynamic and passionate individual to join our team as a Strategic Partnership Coordinator. In this role, you will play a crucial role in building and nurturing relationships to inspire Albertans to partner and donate to Wellspring. You are excited about discovering the causes that resonate deeply with individuals and empowering them to make a significant impact in their community. You’ll become part of a supportive and collaborative team. We’re innovative thinkers, always eager to explore new concepts and solutions. We have fun but never forget to challenge each other and the status quo.
Responsibilities:
Relationship Management:
- Nurture and manage connections with major donors, aiming to secure donations from individuals, corporations, and societies across the region and meet personal fundraising targets.
- Develop personalized engagement strategies to enhance donor retention and increase giving.
- With support from the Director, Strategic Partnerships, implement creative and effective fundraising strategies to achieve financial goals.
Prospect Identification and Engagement:
- Research and identify potential new partners in the Calgary and southern Alberta regions.
- Conduct regional travel to meet with donors, prospects, and community partners.
- Create and implement management strategies to effectively engage and solicit support from new prospects.
- Attend events, meetings, and networking functions to represent Wellspring Alberta.
Community Engagement:
- Collaborate with local businesses and community leaders to create impactful partnerships that raise awareness and drive community involvement.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with community leaders, influencers, and potential donors.
- Act as a liaison between Wellspring Alberta and the communities we serve.
Cross Department Collaboration:
- Collaborate closely with the Outreach Manager to support co-creating sustainable cancer support communities closer to home.
- Collaborate closely with the programs team to effectively communicate the outputs, outcomes and impact of initiatives impacting Albertans facing cancer.
- Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to develop materials that effectively communicate the impact of philanthropic partnerships on the community.
Qualifications:
- If our cause resonates with you and you’re eager to experience the fulfillment of building partnerships and fundraising, we invite you to apply and be a part of this joyful journey.
- Previous experience in fundraising, donor relations, community relations or a related field will be considered.
- You understand donor moves-management and are comfortable soliciting donations.
- You have experience using a CRM database (ie. Salesforce)
- Your written and verbal communication skills are first-rate.
- You have a demonstrated ability to deliver accuracy and attention to detail in your work.
- You manage your time well and you can creatively problem-solve through challenging situations and unexpected circumstances.
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is an asset.
- This position is based in Calgary. You are also excited to travel within the southern Alberta regions.
To apply:
We offer a competitive total compensation package commensurate with experience, and an empowering and inspiring team environment. To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to Gina Chavez at ginac@wellspringalberta.ca. This posting will close once we have found a successful candidate. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Inclusion Statement
Wellspring Alberta is committed to being an inclusive organization. We are in a process of expanding the diversity of identities and lived experiences, to be more reflective of the communities in which we work and live. To support this process, we’ve become an employer partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion, developed an Advisory group, and we are taking action as part of our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion. We understand we’re on a journey, which will take time, and that increasing equity in our organization and in cancer care is critical.
We encourage applications from groups that are typically under-represented in cancer-serving organizations including BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour) individuals, LGBTQ2S+ identifying individuals, persons with disabilities, and candidates from all equity seeing groups.
We welcome you to contact us for a conversation about accessibility and accommodations throughout the recruitment process.
We know that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet every single requirement. If you’re excited about the role, but your qualifications don’t match perfectly, we encourage you to apply.
We appreciate your interest in Wellspring and warmly welcome all applications.
