Strategic Partnerships Lead

Overview

Wellspring Alberta is a charitable organization that supports, informs, and empowers those diagnosed with cancer by helping them address the fear, isolation, disruption, and practical problems cancer can bring to their lives. An affiliate of the Wellspring Cancer Support Foundation, Wellspring Alberta provides a comprehensive range of programs, support, resources, and programs so anyone living with cancer, and the people who care for them, can improve the quality of their lives.

All programs and services are informed by evidence and offered free of charge and without referral in three centres and online. Our vision is that no one has to face cancer alone. Wellspring Alberta’s work is made possible through the generous donations of individuals, corporations, foundations, and grassroots fundraisers, and through the efforts of committed volunteers, dedicated staff, and skilled contracted program leaders.

Wellspring Alberta is seeking a full-time Strategic Partnerships Lead to join our Resource Development team. Reporting to the Strategic Partnerships Director, this non-supervisory role plays a critical role in advancing Wellspring Alberta’s mission by executing initiatives that cultivate and secure financial support from individuals, foundations, and corporations.

This role focuses on building and maintaining high-impact relationships that generate philanthropic investment and support strategic partnerships to sustain and grow Wellspring’s programs and services.

The ideal candidate is relationship-driven, strategic, and detail-oriented, with demonstrated success in fundraising and partnership development. They are highly professional, comfortable representing the organization externally, and committed to ethical, mission-focused philanthropy.

This is a full-time position with a preferred location in Edmonton. Occasional travel within Alberta and occasional evening or weekend work may be required.

• Execute strategies to manage and grow a portfolio of major individual donors, corporations, and foundations ($10,000+) under the guidance of the Director.
• Assist in the preparation and submission of proposals, cases for support, and grant applications aligned with organizational priorities.
• Conduct prospect research to identify and qualify new opportunities for major gifts, foundation support, and corporate partnerships.
• Collaborate with program team and the Data Impact Manager to gather data, impact metrics, and stories that strengthen funding applications and stewardship reports.
• Support the preparation and delivery of impact and financial reports to funders.
• Represent Wellspring Alberta in donor and partner meetings, presentations, and community events, as directed.
• Support organizational campaigns, including capital initiatives, annual and monthly giving, and planned giving programs.
• Assist the communications team in preparing donor materials, stewardship content, and impact stories.

• Build and sustain strong, trust-based relationships with donors through engagement, recognition, and personalized stewardship.
• Participate in and support donor and appreciation events that strengthen relationships and celebrate community impact.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to colleagues and volunteers on donor engagement and stewardship practices.
• Support the Director and leadership team in strategies for donor engagement, including limited interaction with the Board as required.

• Maintain accurate donor and partnership data in the CRM (Salesforce), documenting all interactions and outcomes.
• Monitor fundraising performance and prepare regular reports for leadership and Board committees, as required.
• Ensure compliance with ethical fundraising practices, gift acceptance policies, and legal requirements.
• Contribute to annual planning, budgeting, and forecasting for fundraising revenue streams.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience in fundraising, partnership development, or major gift and grant…