PUPPIES ARE JUST ONE OF THE JOB PERKS! 

OVERVIEW

PADS is seeking an experienced, relationship-driven Senior Manager, Fundraising & Community Engagement to lead and grow fundraising, donor stewardship, corporate partnerships, and public awareness initiatives throughout the Calgary region. This strategic leadership role is responsible for increasing philanthropic revenue, enhancing community engagement, and elevating the profile of PADS and its life-changing service dog programs. 

This role is part of the PADS’ Senior Leadership Team. Regular travel to the West Coast is required and will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate.

ABOUT US

At PADS, we foster a constructive, cooperative, and welcoming team setting. Our commitment is to cultivate an empowering environment for our team. We value a sustainable work-life balance and believe that work should be fun. We approach challenges with a growth mindset, striving for improvement and innovation. 

As the Senior Manager, Fundraising & Community Engagement in Calgary, you’ll help reflect PADS’ core values through clear communication, thoughtful support, compassion for people and dogs, and a commitment to teamwork, learning, and improvement. 

ABOUT THE POSITION

Fundraising Leadership  

• Develop and implement annual fundraising plans to meet and exceed revenue targets. 
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors, corporate partners, foundations, and community supporters. 
• Build and manage a pipeline of prospective donors and sponsors. 
• Lead corporate partnership initiatives, sponsorship opportunities, and donor recognition programs. 
• Support grant proposals and funding applications in collaboration with organizational leadership. 
• Monitor fundraising performance, analyze results, and provide regular reporting. 
• Maintain accurate and timely donor records, relationship activity and prospect information in the database to support coordinated fundraising and stewardship.  

 Community Engagement & Awareness  

• Serve as a visible ambassador for PADS throughout Calgary and Southern Alberta.  
• Develop and execute strategies to increase awareness of PADS programs and impact.  
• Strengthen relationships with community organizations, businesses, service clubs, and stakeholders.  
• Represent PADS at networking events, presentations, media opportunities, and community functions.  
• Identify compelling stories and impact messages that engage donors and the broader community and collaborate with the Marketing & Communications Department to develop and distribute these stories, ensuring alignment with organization-wide messaging and brand standards.  

Events & Campaign Management        

• Lead fundraising events, third-party events, and community campaigns. 
• Work with volunteers, committees, and sponsors to maximize event success. 
• Support annual giving campaigns, peer-to-peer fundraising initiatives, and donor engagement activities. 
• Identify new fundraising and marketing opportunities to expand community reach. 

Relationship Management        

• Build strong relationships with existing and prospective supporters. 
• Develop comprehensive donor stewardship strategies to increase retention and lifetime giving. 
• Develop and implement regional donor stewardship strategies and activities in collaboration with PADS’ West Coast and Okanagan donor stewardship departments, in alignment with organization-wide strategies.  
• Collaborate with volunteers, puppy raisers, Accredited Facility Dog clients, and Service Dog teams to share compelling impact stories. 

Senior Leadership Team 

• Work collaboratively with organizational leadership to set and achieve strategic goals. 
• Support and mentor staff, volunteers, and committee members involved in fundraising activities. 
• Contribute to annual planning, budgeting, and organizational growth initiatives. 
• Represent Calgary and Alberta within the Senior Leadership Team and champion PADS’ organizational culture and expectations among Calgary staff, volunteers and clients. 
• Provide support to non-direct report Calgary staff as required and in collaboration with their direct managers. 

The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are not a comprehensive list. It is reasonable for the employee to expect that additional tasks may be assigned from time to time. In addition, the scope of the duties and responsibilities listed here may change as necessitated by PADS changing needs. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated calm and compassion under pressure.  
• Effective time management and able to balance competing priorities.   
• Solid record of having engaged in positive, productive working relationships.    
• Demonstrated skill in maintaining appropriate confidentiality and sound judgment in conduct and interactions.   
• Commitment to professional development.  
• Demonstrated capability in problem-solving, reasoning, and organizational skills.   

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, or a related field.  
• Minimum 7-10 years of progressive fundraising, business development, sales, or nonprofit leadership experience.  
• Demonstrated success securing major gifts, sponsorships, and partnership revenue.  
• Experience managing fundraising campaigns and community engagement programs.  
• CFRE designation is considered an asset.  
• Valid AB Driver’s License, at a minimum level of Class 5.   
• Experience with Salesforce considered an asset.   

WORKING CONDITIONS & COMPENSATION

Physical Efforts

• Minimal  

Physical Environment

• Standard office environment
• Hybrid and in-office work environment
• Occasional evening or weekend work may be required

Sensory Attention

• Use of computer monitors is required
• Frequent interactions and physical contact with dogs and puppies
• Interactions with the public

Location: Calgary, AB
Employment Type: Full-time 
Work Arrangement: Based at our Calgary Campus in a standard office setting, hybrid work a possibility.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7.5 hours per day, with the occasional additional evenings and weekends. 

Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience. A benefits package is available after the 3-month probation period.

BE YOU. WITH US. 

We serve communities that are greater and stronger because of their diversity. What makes YOU different is worth both celebrating and cultivating. 

PADS is committed to equality across race, gender, age, religion, identity, ability, and experience. We invite you to bring your whole self to our team, helping us to change lives, one dog —and person—at a time. 

DOES THIS ALL SOUND LIKE A GOOD FIT? 

Submit your CV and cover letter below by clicking the Apply Now button before Friday, November 13, 2028.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Applicants are invited to make required accommodations known in advance. 

We thank all applicants for their interest and will contact only those applicants selected for further consideration. Please note that submissions will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and therefore early submission is encouraged. The position is available immediately.