Director of Communications and Donor Engagement

We’re inventing the future of libraries. Will you join us?

In total, there are more than 815,000 Library members in Calgary—that’s more than half of the city. Calgary Public Library Foundation exists to ensure Calgary Public Library and its programs, services, and spaces are high-quality, barrier-free, and meet community needs as they emerge and as identified in the Library’s Strategic Plan.

Together, we remove barriers to access, champion lifelong learning, fuel innovation, and help build a more resilient, inclusive Calgary. Thanks to extraordinary community support, we’ve raised more than $90 million since 2013, engaging over 30,000 unique donors to ensure the Library remains a vibrant, welcoming space where everyone belongs. In 2025 alone, more than 8,000 donors contributed to our programs, services, and new initiatives.

With four new locations coming soon and more than 10,000 new members joining every month in 2025, the Library Foundation is growing our fundraising to match the scale and ambition of the Library’s future. Our team is ambitious, creative, and deeply collaborative. We care about results—and about each other. We’re proud to work alongside generous donors and inspiring Library partners to turn bold visions into real impact for hundreds of thousands of Calgarians every year.

We’re building the next chapter of Library philanthropy, and we’re looking for someone who’s energized by purpose-driven work, excited to tell meaningful stories, and ready to help us grow what’s possible.

Want to know more? Check out our 2025 Annual Report , Ways to Give and Current Funding Priorities!

To propel Calgary Public Library to be an inspirational pillar of our community and a global leader in library innovation.

To connect and inspire donors to support Calgary Public Library’s innovative and enhanced programs and services beyond their core funding.

• Innovation:
  We seek and support visionary, bold ideas to create the future of libraries.
• Integrity:
  We hold ourselves accountable to responsibly and sustainably manage donor funds and experiences.
• Gratitude:
  We passionately show our appreciation of our donors and work to inspire the next generation of library supporters through stewardship.
• Belonging:
  We create equity by fostering meaningful connections in our community.
• Curiosity:
  We continuously learn and improve to support our community.

The Director of Communications and Donor Engagement is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping how donors experience, understand, and invest in Calgary Public Library. This is a pivotal time to join the Foundation, as the Library prepares to launch a new strategic plan with ambitious goals for the future. Reporting to the CEO and serving on the Executive Team, this role leads a five-person team that functions as the operational and creative engine behind the Library Foundation’s fundraising success.

Directly reporting to the Director of Communications and Donor Engagement are:

• Creative Director
• Communications Officer
• Donor Relations and Data Lead

This team powers our frontline Development efforts. From impact (annual) giving strategy and donor stewardship to campaign management and custom major gift proposals, the Director ensures that every donor touchpoint is thoughtful, strategic, persuasive, and aligned.

This is a role for a strategic thinker who is equally comfortable setting direction and rolling up their sleeves. You will guide complex, multifaceted campaigns while also drafting compelling cases for support, refining messaging, managing timelines, and stepping in when unexpected needs arise.

You will work closely with the CEO and Director of Development on fundraising strategy and campaign development, and collaborate closely with the Library’s Programs and Marketing & Communications teams to ensure alignment, clarity, and impact.

You will oversee multiple interconnected and highly strategic areas of work:

• Lead strategic direction for impact (annual) giving and stewardship across mail, email, and marketing channels to…