Development Associate – Community Engagement at Kids Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta

Kids Cancer Care

The Kids Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta is passionately dedicated to helping young people affected by cancer and their families survive and thrive in body, mind and spirit. With a vision of providing a cure for every child and care for every family, Kids Cancer Care strives to end childhood cancer, while easing the pain and suffering of the disease through three essential program areas: 1. Camp and Outreach; 2. Research and Hospital; and 3. Education Support and Scholarships.

At Kids Cancer Care, we consider it an honour and privilege to do the work we do. We get to help deserving children and families and we get to see our community at its finest — volunteering, donating, hosting fundraisers and helping others.

We love our work and we love the children and families we serve. We take our jobs seriously, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. We pride ourselves on having a fun, vibrant and sometimes quirky team that works, laughs, cries, eats, plays and celebrates together.

We value diversity and the different perspectives and innovative thinking it brings. We like to surround ourselves with creative, kind, and passionate people and we welcome all qualified persons regardless of differences in physical ability, gender identity or sexual orientation, cultural or religious beliefs, or ethnic origins. We realize that what makes us unique makes us remarkable. We believe in the power of diversity and are dedicated to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment at all levels of the organization.

For more information on Kids Cancer Care and our work, please visit us at kidscancercare.ab.ca.

Position Overview

This is a permanent, full-time position reporting to the Manager, Donor Connections. The Development Associate – Community Engagement provides vital support for Kids Cancer Care’s community fundraising activities, raffles, and donor stewardship. As a key member of the Revenue Development team, this role focuses on administrative and logistical tasks, assisting with partner communications, licensing, record-keeping, and event support. The position is detail-oriented and service-driven, requiring strong organization, a willingness to learn, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Key Areas of Responsibility

The Development Associate – Community Engagement supports the success and day-to-day coordination of Kids Cancer Care’s community fundraising initiatives. Working closely with the senior associate and manager, this role assists partners who are raising funds on behalf of the foundation, helping them access resources and guidance. The community engagement associate contributes to maintaining positive relationships with donors and community partners through attentive service and accurate follow-up, while developing skills to grow in the fundraising field.

Community Fundraising

• Engage in both long and short-term (annual) planning for the Community Fundraising portfolio, managing existing relationships and seeking to develop new relationships for the overall health and growth of the program.
• Lead minor to mid community fundraising initiatives by representing Kids Cancer Care at events and supporting raffles and auctions, volunteer needs, and event logistics as required.
• Support community fundraising partners with responsive communication, event guidance, and access to materials or resources.
• Ensure appropriate stewardship takes place for community partners and donors. Help prepare and send thank-you letters, social media acknowledgements, and other administrative stewardship items.
• Assist with raffle and auction tasks such as licence applications, prize tracking, and reconciliation under the direction of senior staff.
• Work with the manager, senior associate and other internal teams (marketing, finance, volunteers) to meet partner and donor needs.
• Support volunteer coordination and logistics for small-scale fundraising events.
• Proactively build fundraising skills by shadowing senior staff at meetings and events.
• Seek feedback and contribute ideas to improve partner service and program efficiency.

Community Partnerships

Community Partnership events include High Hopes Challenge, and Rock Your Locks Mane Event.

The Community Fundraising team, which includes the Development Associate – Community Engagement, will lead some of these events and support others as required.

Leadership of a Community Partnership event includes, but is not limited to the following:

• Plan, organize, and support each event from concept to completion, following and adapting the critical path and run of show to ensure each event is smooth and efficient from start to finish.
• Engage and coordinate volunteer committees.
• Secure venue(s), develop and execute marketing plans, work with numerous external vendors, manage event budgets, communicate with event guests and participants, develop speaking notes, and ensure recognition of donors and sponsors at events, among other event duties.
• Ensure sponsor stewardship and recognition are incorporated into the event and fulfillment of all event sponsorship terms and conditions.
• Work closely and collaboratively with all staff and volunteers to establish a vision and methods to achieve and exceed the goals of each event.

Alberta Liquor Gaming & Cannabis, Rafflebox and other similar platforms

• Coordinate all raffle and gaming needs for the Revenue Development team and its partners.
• Work closely with Finance to secure all necessary licenses, setting up platforms, and any other tasks required for both community fundraising and event needs.
• Manage all gaming needs from idea through to completion and reconciliation.

Stewardship and Information Management

• Maintain Kids Cancer Care’s stewardship grid and encourage awareness of required activities across the Revenue Development team.
• Assist in the development of impact reports for donors and sponsors.
• Maintain an accurate system of records.
• Promote Kids Cancer Care as a worthy beneficiary through various marketing initiatives.
• Bring creativity, initiative, and enthusiasm to the workplace.
• Ensure that Kids Cancer Care fundraising activities and events are of the highest standard by adhering to all charitable and ethical guidelines.
• Support team members to complete projects, working as a team first and foremost.
• Update donor information in Raiser’s Edge NXT in accordance with established standards for Raiser’s Edge NXT usage.

Education, Certifications and Experience

• Post-Secondary Degree in Marketing, Communications or other related field.
• 1-2 years relevant experience in project or event planning, fundraising and client management; successful execution of in-person events from concept to completion is an asset.
• Interest in developing skills in donor relations, stewardship and community engagement.
• Fluid, flexible, well-organized individual who can adapt and problem-solve in an extremely fast-paced, changing environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and works well with staff and volunteers.
• Exceptional project management skills and planning abilities.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a team environment and be self-motivated.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience working with vendors and negotiating contracts is an asset.
• Valid Alberta Driver’s Licence and access to reliable transportation.
• Police and vulnerable sectors check required upon hiring (new or done within the last three months).
• Ability to lift 20-30 lbs.
• Occasional evening and weekend work required.

Industry Knowledge

• Knowledgeable and current with Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and Service Alberta regulations and guidelines regarding fundraising in Canada and specifically, Alberta.
• Knowledgeable and current with Alberta Gaming & Liquor Commission (AGLC) legislation, regulation, and policy related to charitable groups.
• Ensure that all Kids Cancer Care fund development activities, for both staff and volunteer participants, are fully compliant with both the AFP Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice and Imagine Canada’s Code of Ethical Conduct.
• Stay well-informed of news, activities, and trends in the non-profit sector.

Closing Date

Applicants will be accepted until November 26, 2025.

Applications

https://kidscancercarefoundationofalbe.easyapply.co

Note: We are grateful to everyone who applies, but only candidates selected for an interview will be notified.