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, and programs so anyone living with cancer, and the people who care for 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 generous donations of individuals, corporations, foundations, and grassroots fundraisers, and through the efforts of committed volunteers, dedicated staff, and skilled contracted program leaders.

The Opportunity

Wellspring Alberta is seeking a full-time Strategic Partnerships Lead to join our Resource Development team. Reporting to the Strategic Partnerships Director, this non-supervisory role plays a critical role in advancing Wellspring Alberta’s mission by executing initiatives that cultivate and secure financial support from individuals, foundations, and corporations.

This role focuses on building and maintaining high-impact relationships that generate philanthropic investment and support strategic partnerships to sustain and grow Wellspring’s programs and services.

The ideal candidate is relationship-driven, strategic, and detail-oriented, with demonstrated success in fundraising and partnership development. They are highly professional, comfortable representing the organization externally, and committed to ethical, mission-focused philanthropy.

This is a full-time position with a preferred location in Edmonton. Occasional travel within Alberta and occasional evening or weekend work may be required.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising & Strategic Partnerships

• Execute strategies to manage and grow a portfolio of major individual donors, corporations, and foundations ($10,000+) under the guidance of the Director.
• Assist in the preparation and submission of proposals, cases for support, and grant applications aligned with organizational priorities.
• Conduct prospect research to identify and qualify new opportunities for major gifts, foundation support, and corporate partnerships.
• Collaborate with program team and the Data Impact Manager to gather data, impact metrics, and stories that strengthen funding applications and stewardship reports.
• Support the preparation and delivery of impact and financial reports to funders.
• Represent Wellspring Alberta in donor and partner meetings, presentations, and community events, as directed.
• Support organizational campaigns, including capital initiatives, annual and monthly giving, and planned giving programs.
• Assist the communications team in preparing donor materials, stewardship content, and impact stories.

Donor Relations & Stewardship

• Build and sustain strong, trust-based relationships with donors through engagement, recognition, and personalized stewardship.
• Participate in and support donor and appreciation events that strengthen relationships and celebrate community impact.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to colleagues and volunteers on donor engagement and stewardship practices.
• Support the Director and leadership team in strategies for donor engagement, including limited interaction with the Board as required.

Reporting, Analysis & Administration

• Maintain accurate donor and partnership data in the CRM (Salesforce), documenting all interactions and outcomes.
• Monitor fundraising performance and prepare regular reports for leadership and Board committees, as required.
• Ensure compliance with ethical fundraising practices, gift acceptance policies, and legal requirements.
• Contribute to annual planning, budgeting, and forecasting for fundraising revenue streams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience in fundraising, partnership development, or major gift and grant management.
• Proven success cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors, corporations, and foundations.
• Skilled in developing proposals, impact reports, and donor communications.
• Experience managing a donor portfolio and achieving fundraising targets.
• Proficient in using CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) to track relationships and outcomes.
• Experience representing an organization externally and building community relationships.

Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Professionalism and high ethical standards.
• Strong research, analytical, and project management abilities.
• Ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders, including donors and partners.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and mission-driven, with a commitment to excellence and accountability.

To Apply

We offer a competitive salary and benefits, and an empowering and inspiring team environment.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, including your salary expectations, and resume to Jillian Miller at jillm@wellspringalberta.ca. This posting will close on March 6 at 5 pm MST.

We 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 the process of expanding the diversity of identities and lived experiences to reflect better 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 that 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-seeking groups.

We welcome you to contact us to discuss 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 Alberta and warmly welcome all applications.