Canada, Alberta, Calgary

Applications due: 15 Aug, 2025

Job Synopsis

MCC is delighted to welcome someone passionate about using storytelling, strategy, and strong relationships to fuel life-changing work as donors don’t just fund missions — they impact positive movements.
We’re looking for a Communications and Donor Relations (CDR) Director to lead a talented team dedicated to cultivating trust, building meaningful connections, sharing impact, and driving donor engagement through purpose-driven communication that reflects the heart of our mission.

The Communications and Donor Relations (CDR) Director leads the Development Team in relational and evidence-based approaches to donor engagement, marketing, and communications. This role is pivotal to building fundraising infrastructure, driving strategic growth, cultivating strong relationships.

The CDR Director provides leadership in the planning and implementation of initiatives that aligns with achieving MCC Alberta’s strategic goals and objectives in donor relations, marketing, and communications.

This position reports to the MCC Alberta (MCCA) Executive Director.

The position is available on a salaried basis with benefits package.

Qualifications

All MCC workers are expected to exhibit a commitment to: a personal Christian faith and discipleship; active participation in a Christian church or Christian community; and nonviolent peacemaking. MCC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity. MCC values diversity and invites all qualified candidates to apply.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field such as business administration or marketing preferred, or equivalent experience in donor relations, fundraising, marketing and communications. Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) designation is considered

  an asset

• Experience in leading or directing donor relations and fundraising activities within an organization

• Management experience, with excellent inter-personal skills and experience working in a collaborative and diverse team environment

• Understanding and support of the vision, purpose, beliefs and values of MCC, the biblical call to respond to human need and work toward peace and justice

• Keen interest in learning about the context and content of domestic and international programs and present it in a clear and compelling manner

• Awareness of best practices in fundraising and communications and the ability to translate principles into effective fundraising activities

• Excellent writing, editing, oral communication and listening skills required; strong public speaking skills and a humble listener

• Effective strategic planner and able to perform analysis, research, and follow-through in a timely manner

• Proactive problem solver, flexible and open to change

• Entrepreneurial attitudes and innovative at a practical level

• Strong organizational skills

• Approachable leader, displaying humility and patience with a good sense of humour

• Familiarity with MCCA programs and constituency is considered an asset

• Satisfactory criminal record check

Key Responsibilities

• Work as part of an integrated management team to establish overall goals and strategies for increasing support for MCC

• Lead, supervise and support the Development Team to implement fundraising, marketing, and communications strategies in a faith-based, not-for-profit environment.

• Develop and monitor the Development Team annual work plan in alignment with the overall MCCA strategic plan

• Convene Development Team on a regular and as-needed basis to facilitate collaboration on shared issues and priorities

• Develop and monitor annual fundraising and donor engagement strategies and targets, including activities such as: direct mail appeals, new donor acquisitions, lapsed donor renewal, monthly donor initiatives, and major donors cultivation. These activities will also include engaging business, foundations, and supporting planned giving opportunities.

• Work with Data Protection Officer (DPO)to manage the fundraising database and analyze trends to measure results, identify opportunities, and develop future strategies

• Lead innovative fundraising and donor relations growth in Alberta

• Monitor the expenses and income and compile the budget for MCCA Development Department

• Using best practice and internal MCC expertise, gain knowledge of planned estate/bequest gifts to sustain future MCC work

• Promote a marketing approach to communications to tell the local and international story of MCC and develop brand awareness through communications in Alberta

• Maintain regular contact with church leaders, constituents, major donors and the general public; identify new ways to engage the church and individuals, including partnerships with local and
  international programs

• Participate in collaborative planning with MCC Canada and the larger CDR network in the areas of marketing, donor relations and communications

• Presentations and public speaking about the mission of MCC as required

• Provide regular reports to the MCCA board

• Participate in staff meetings, retreats, and lead devotions as required

• Be actively involved in a local Christian community

• Model non-violent peacemaking in the workplace and community through respectful interactions and professional relationships

Start Date

01 Sep, 2025

Salary Details

Base salary: $91,194.12

Benefits

Employer paid health, dental & vision, AD&D, Life - available upon hire. Matching 5% RRSP program. Optional critical illness coverage.

Additional Information

Leading a busy department requires flexibility and diligence as timelines, daily priorities and the schedules and priorities of colleagues may shift frequently. There are times when the Development Department is extremely busy. This position requires some longer days as well as occasional overnight commitments yearly. There is considerable stress, especially when there are many events and pressures to meet budget. The successful candidate will have excellent stress management skills and ability to prioritize and organize
this department.

Location Description

Calgary is situated on the banks of the Bow River, nestled in the foothills of the Alberta Rocky Mountains. With a regional population of over 1 million, Calgary is Alberta’s largest city. Its rich heritage is rooted in agriculture, oil and gas, and technology. Calgary is an educational centre, offering many opportunities through the University of Calgary, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, Mount Royal University, and various Christian post-secondary institutions. Calgary is a young, vibrant community with over 68% of the population under age 45. A rich mixture of cultural and recreational activities are available within the city and within a one hour drive. Calgary boasts a large area dedicated to urban parks that are interconnected with bicycling and walking trails.