Development Officer, Regional Philanthropy & Partnerships

Job title

Development Officer, Regional Philanthropy & Partnerships

Department

Advancement

Reports to

Director, Regional Philanthropy & Partnerships

Salary range

$64,000-$68,500

Job type

Full-Time, Permanent, Hybrid working 2 days per week

Location

Downtown Calgary

Posting period

2026-03-16

The opportunity

Are you motivated by the chance to help all young people in Canada access mental health support and Feel Out Loud at Kids Help Phone (KHP)?

Kids Help Phone Foundation is seeking a Development Officer, Regional Philanthropy & Partnerships to help inspire generosity and raise funds across Canada to deliver on KHP’s promise to youth.

Reporting to the Director, Regional Philanthropy & Partnerships, the successful candidate will lead community-based fundraising initiatives across Western Canada, building and stewarding relationships with corporate partners, foundations, community organizations, municipal governments, donors, and sponsors. This role drives revenue through national and community events, independent fundraising initiatives, corporate cause-marketing, employee engagement, and major gift opportunities, including grant writing and proposal development. It’ll take courage, collaboration, innovation, resilience and trust.

If you’re interested in giving more young people’s feelings a place to go with KHP Foundation, you can explore this opportunity today.

The responsibilities

• Lead community-based fundraising initiatives across Western Canada, including national, regional, and independent events.
• Cultivate, steward, and grow relationships with corporate partners, foundations, donors, municipal governments, and community organizations.
• Drive revenue through events, corporate partnerships, major gifts, grant writing, sponsorships, employee engagement, and cause-marketing initiatives.
• Support volunteers and community partners, providing resources, coaching, and recognition to ensure successful fundraising activities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align fundraising materials, communications, and initiatives with Kids Help Phone’s brand and strategic goals.
• Manage budgets, track revenue and expenses, and maintain accurate donor and prospect information in Raiser’s Edge.
• Represent Kids Help Phone at events and partner meetings, ensuring a positive experience for all stakeholders.

The qualifications

• Post-secondary education or equivalent experience in community fundraising and partnership development.
• Minimum 3 years of fundraising experience, including at least 2 years in corporate and community fundraising.
• Proven experience working with volunteers to support events and fundraising initiatives.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; able to build relationships with donors, partners, and volunteers.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills with high attention to quality and accuracy.
• Discretion, diplomacy, and professionalism in handling confidential information and engaging senior leaders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Raiser’s Edge.
• Creativity, initiative, problem-solving skills, and sound judgment in advancing organizational goals.
• Ability to work independently, adapt in a fast-paced environment, and manage competing priorities.
• Commitment to safety, proper use of materials/equipment, and responsive feedback.
• Willingness to travel within Canada; valid driver’s license required.

Don’t meet every qualification listed? Studies often report that equity-deserving people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every requirement. KHP Foundation is dedicated to building a more diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t align with every qualification, we welcome you to apply anyway. You may have the qualifications / experience for this role or other opportunities at KHP Foundation.

The application process

To apply for this opportunity, you can tap the “Apply” button on this page and follow the on-screen instructions.

About KHP Foundation

KHP Foundation inspires generosity and raises funds across Canada to deliver on KHP’s promise to youth. KHP Foundation helps ensure every supporter’s contribution gives more young people’s feelings a place to go wherever they are — from coast to coast to coast. Donors to KHP Foundation unlock the hope young people need to thrive in their world by scaling access to support, advancing equity and accelerating innovation so youth can always Feel Out Loud and get trustworthy help for any feeling or issue, big or small. Help now at KidsHelpPhoneFoundation.ca.

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA)

KHP Foundation has a role to play in effecting social change and advancing equity. This is why the practice of IDEA is critical to us. We believe everyone who interacts with us deserves to feel empowered to bring their authentic selves to an environment of mutual respect. An open and diverse community can foster inclusion and amplify voices that have been, and continue to be, underrepresented.

As such, we welcome applicants from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQI+ individuals and more. We strongly believe that alleviating the underrepresentation of equity-deserving groups will help create a stronger KHP Foundation so young people across Canada can express all their thoughts and feelings.

Accommodations

KHP Foundation welcomes applications from people living with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request during any phase of the application / hiring process. If you’re contacted about an opportunity, you can reply and let us know if you require accommodations at any time.

Compensation and benefits

Salaries at KHP Foundation are determined by candidate experience, qualifications and specific skill sets, as well as market and operational considerations. Benefits at KHP Foundation may include:

• Hybrid work model
• Comprehensive employee benefits program
• Emergency travel assistance
• CAAT Pension Plan
• Wellness programs
• Recognition awards
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Candidate verification

KHP Foundation will ask the successful candidate for this opportunity to complete a background screen, which may include criminal, credit, employment and educational checks. All offers of employment are conditional on the receipt of satisfactory results of any applicable check.

Privacy

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Message to agencies

KHP Foundation doesn’t accept unsolicited phone calls, referrals and / or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates. KHP Foundation won’t consider unsolicited phone calls, referrals and / or resumes from vendors including and without limitation, search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services and recruiting agencies. The submission of unsolicited referrals and / or resumes by anyone other than a candidate directly to KHP Foundation is deemed gratuitous. KHP Foundation won’t be obligated or bound in any way to pay a referral or any other fee if a person referred to us from a source other than a direct candidate is subsequently hired.