Hospice Calgary is seeking a passionate, relationship-driven Senior Philanthropy Officer to join our Fund Development & Marketing team in a full-time, permanent role. Working closely with the Director of Marketing & Fund Development, you’ll help advance strategic fundraising priorities, contribute fresh ideas, and support a strong culture of philanthropy across the organization.
This is an opportunity to ensure the sustainability of compassionate care, grief support, and end-of-life services that make a meaningful difference for individuals and families across our community.
As part of a collaborative team, you’ll take a donor-centric approach to building lasting relationships and inspiring generosity. You understand the power of storytelling to deepen engagement and demonstrate impact.
In this role, you will lead and support fundraising initiatives aligned with Hospice Calgary’s mission. You’ll develop compelling grant applications, stewardship reports, annual giving campaigns, and donor communications that bring our impact to life.
The ideal candidate IS:
An enthusiastic, experienced fundraiser – You believe in taking a donor-centric approach to philanthropy, and are always looking for new ways to share impact with donors.
A connector and storyteller – you enjoy making connections with current and prospective donors to share impact stories about Hospice Calgary’s work.
A collaborator– You are a fun and energetic team player who works well with a consensus model for decision making and have an appetite for ongoing learning.
Required Qualifications & Competencies
- Diploma or bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, or related field.
- 5+ years’ experience in a fundraising role.
- Raiser’s Edge NXT or similar CRM experience.
- Knowledge of Calgary’s philanthropic community.
- Strong writing and storytelling ability.
- Proven ability to collaborate with respect and integrity.
- Adaptable to shifting priorities.
What We Offer
Hospice Calgary believes people are the key to what we do. Each person is seen, welcomed, and recognized for who they are so that they can be their best selves.
- Working within a dynamic, collaborative, and fun-spirited team
- A supervisor who will set annual goals and meet with you for regular check-ins
- Vacation, sick, and wellness benefits
- Annual professional development
- RRSP matching program.
- Extended health benefits.
Submit cover letter and resume with attention to Kelsey Murdoch, Director of Marketing and Fund Development [email protected]
Only qualified applicants will be contacted.
For Complete Job Description and Qualifications: View the full job description at https://www.hospicecalgary.ca/careers
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $78,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
