Philanthropy Events Lead (Temporary - Mat Leave Coverage)

Make a Meaningful Impact in the Lives of Albertans 

At the Alberta Cancer Foundation, we exist to create more hope and more moments for Albertans facing cancer, no matter where they live or the type of cancer they’re facing. But we can’t do it alone. It is the collective actions of our team –alongside our volunteers, partners and donors –that are pivotal to ensuring every Albertan facing cancer has the support they need and the treatment they deserve, now and into the future.

Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, Donor Events - the Events Lead is a key member of the Philanthropy team, supporting an integrated fundraising model that advances the Foundation’s mission. This role is responsible for the planning and management of current partnership events, while also supporting new Foundation‑wide initiatives and campaigns. The Events Lead builds and maintains strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. In addition, this role plays an important stewardship and community engagement function, acting as an ambassador for the Alberta Cancer Foundation at events and within the broader community.

Please Note: This position is temporary, full-time for 16 months to cover a maternity leave. 

How You'll Contribute

Event Management

• Oversees the planning, execution and management of all Partnership events.


• Lead logistics and operations of internal events as related to Major Gift announcements, Campaign celebrations, tours, and/or donor engagement. 


• Assist, support and/or lead committee members, while providing ongoing ideas and feedback on behalf of the Foundation.


• Responsible for identifying volunteer requirements, and assist overseeing manage and coordination of volunteers at events.


• Ensures the proper insurances, waivers, agreements etc. are obtained for each event

Philanthropy

• Support Cabinet volunteers and/or Foundation staff in sponsorship and/or donor solicitations as required. This may include but is not limited to sponsorship requests, sponsorship fulfillment, registration, and reconciliation of online & offline pledges.


• Work together with the Major Gift team to identify prospects and discover partnership opportunities

Acknowledgement & Stewardship

• Responsible for the implementation of a stewardship strategy for all Partnership events, in conjunction with the Donor Impact team.


• Coordinates stewardship deliverables including tours, acknowledgements, fulfillment reports, hosting post-mortem meetings, and appreciation events.

Donor Record Keeping & Website Development

• Oversees the handling of event proceeds and complete reconciliation


• Ensures all assigned donor records, event records, and data integrity are up to date and accurate aligning fundraising pages

What You'll Bring to the Team

• Post-secondary education in Business Management, Hospitality, Marketing or a relevant disciple


• Demonstrated success in planning, executing, and evaluating events, with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes


• Strong project management skills, including organization, time management, and attention to detail in fast-paced environments


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) 


• Customer-focused mindset with strong interpersonal skills and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach to problem solving
  


• Clear Background Check


• Class 5 Driver’s License & access to personal vehicle

This posting will close on Monday, April 20, 2026, or until a suitable candidate is found.