Philanthropy Officer, Meaningful Giving

CASA Mental Health • Full-time • Edmonton, Alberta, Canada • C$ 69.88k - C$ 103.76k / year • 1w ago

Are you looking for a meaningful career where your fundraising expertise can truly make a difference? Become a Philanthropy Officer, Meaningful Giving at CASA Mental Health and help us expand our mental health services across Alberta!

Job Details

Salary range: $69,876 to $103,755
Shift structure: Monday to Friday, weekends as needed
Primary location: CASA Downtown/Hybrid
Union: Out-of-scope
FTE: 1.0
Status: Permanent

About the Role:
Reporting to the Manager, Philanthropy and Strategic Partnerships, the Philanthropy Officer, Meaningful Giving is responsible for the identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of high-value donors. They work collaboratively with the Philanthropy team and other leaders to build and advance strong personal and professional relationships that result in philanthropic contributions from individuals, corporations and foundations. The role serves as a resource, advocate and spokesperson for fundraising efforts. They manage a portfolio of major donors and prospects and work independently and creatively to match donor interests with CASA priorities.

The Philanthropy Officer, Meaningful Giving will:

Develop funding proposals, negotiate and structure gifts to the organization, and prepare effective cultivation, solicitation and stewardship plans for current and prospective donors in their pipeline.
Hold a mixed portfolio of both individual, foundation and corporate donors, soliciting partnerships and major gifts while nurturing relationships.
Maintain a major donor and prospect portfolio of approximately 100-150 relationships with identified capacity to give at the major gift level or higher.
Identify and track new prospects through referrals, research and outreach.
Assist in planning specific donor engagement events as appropriate.
Collaborate regularly on prospect identification for fundraising priorities and conduct donor prospect research.

Qualifications

Three to five years of experience in non-profit organizations; working with individuals, corporations, foundations and legacy giving. Related experience in sales, financial services and business development will be considered.
Diploma or bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent years of experience will be considered.
Knowledge and skillset with a variety of fundraising tools and strategies, and demonstrated experience with activities throughout the giving cycle, including identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship.
Excellent writing skills, including the ability to write letters, emails and proposals with a strong attention to detail.
Ability to understand the needs and interests of major and legacy giving donors to foster relationships between them and CASA Mental Health.
Interest in all aspects of children and youth mental health and a dedication to promoting fundraising priorities through developing excellent relationships with CASA leaders, volunteers and community representatives.
Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) designation is an asset but not required.

Conditions of Employment

A satisfactory Criminal Record Check. This would be the financial responsibility of the successful candidate.
A valid Alberta driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Your Well-Being Matters
At CASA, we know a career in mental health is more than just a job, it’s a calling. That’s why we take care of the people who make that care possible. We offer competitive benefits, opportunities for growth, and the support you need to rest, recharge and continue making a difference.

What We Offer:

Employer-paid health and dental benefits, including $750 per paramedical practitioner and $2,000 annually in mental health services.
Flexible Spending Account that allows you choose between Health Spending, Personal Spending, your RRSP or CASA Pension Plan.

Defined contribution pension plan with generous employer match.
Five paid wellness days plus a holiday break in December to spend time with loved ones.
Paid time off for illness, bereavement, moving and education.
Up to 12 weeks parental leave top-up so you can spend precious time with your new addition.
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and a range of employee discounts.
Ongoing learning and growth opportunities including annual training events such as Indigenous Knowledges Day.
Recognition and community-building through employee appreciation events, team celebrations and opportunities to connect across CASA locations.

Apply today to start making a difference for Alberta’s children and families!

Your success matters to us. If there is anything we can do to make the application or interview process more accessible for you, please let us know at recruitment@casaservices.org

Closing Date: May 8, 2026

Please quote the following competition number in your application materials: 26-055