About the role
About Bow Valley College
Bow Valley College is Calgary’s college with local impact and global reach, serving more than 15,000 students. Welaunchour students
by preparing them for in-demand jobs through high-quality, future-oriented education. Weadvanceour graduates into careers in healthcare, technology, business, entertainment arts, social services, and more, contributing to our economy and community. Weevolveour students through work-integrated learning, upskilling, and reskilling.
Proud to be named one of Canada’s Top 50 research colleges, our applied research focuses on health and educational technology, and social innovation. Home to the Digital Entertainment Nexus, Calgary’s first esports arena, and the Bears varsity team, Bow Valley College is celebrating 60 years of student success. Learn more about the opportunities we create at bowvalleycollege.ca.
Position Summary
Bow Valley College is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Lead, Pipeline Management to join the Fund Development and Alumni Engagement (FDAE) team within the External Engagement portfolio. Reporting to the Manager, Advancement, this position plays a key role in strengthening the College’s fundraising and alumni engagement efforts by leading the processes that identify, track, and advance relationships with donors, prospects, and leadership volunteers.
The Lead, Pipeline Management is responsible for overseeing activities related to prospect identification, donor intelligence, and pipeline reporting, utilizing a variety of research tools, databases, and online resources. The role works closely with fundraising and alumni engagement teams to develop prospect lists, monitor relationship development, and ensure prospects move strategically through the fundraising cycle.
In this role, the successful candidate will lead the development and coordination of pipeline reporting and relationship phase management using tools such as Raiser’s Edge NXT and Power BI. They will coordinate regular pipeline management meetings, develop and present reports, and provide strategic insights that support the College’s external relationships with donors and alumni. As a subject matter expert in the donor and alumni database, the Lead will support team members through training, documentation, and ongoing guidance on system use and pipeline management processes.
Working collaboratively with the Lead, Advancement Operations, the role provides strategic data analysis and reporting to inform leadership on progress toward annual fundraising and engagement goals. The position also works cross-functionally across the College to support the integration and effective use of systems such as Dynamics 365, LiveAlumni, and other related platforms.
This position plays an integral role in maintaining strong data governance and quality standards within the Raiser’s Edge NXT database. In collaboration with the Manager, Advancement and Lead, Advancement Operations, the Lead develops documentation, policies, and procedures that ensure accurate data entry and compliance with privacy and data management requirements. The role also supports ongoing system training and helps ensure the College is fully utilizing database capabilities to support fundraising and engagement objectives. Additionally, the Lead contributes to the strategic alignment of data systems and processes across the institution, supporting data flow between Raiser’s Edge NXT and other platforms and assisting with the use of engagement tools such as ClickDimensions.
The Lead, Pipeline Management also supports the College’s prospect research activities by collaborating with the Prospect Analyst to coordinate research requests, conduct research as needed, and identify strategic prospecting opportunities using internal data and external intelligence sources.
The successful candidate will bring strong analytical, research, and relationship management skills, along with a collaborative approach to supporting the work of fundraisers and advancement professionals. They will serve as a knowledge expert within the FDAE team on pipeline management practices, providing guidance and strategic advice that supports the team’s ability to meet its annual goals. The role requires the ability to work effectively with colleagues across the College, manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment, and translate complex information into meaningful insights that support decision-making and relationship-building efforts.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have a post-secondary diploma in a related field and a minimum of two to three years of experience in a fundraising, advancement, research, or data-focused environment, preferably involving prospect management, donor intelligence, or pipeline reporting. Experience working with relational databases such as Raiser’s Edge NXT, including structured data entry, coding, and record management, is required. The candidate should also have demonstrated experience conducting Internet-based research using reputable sources, coordinating multiple concurrent projects with recurring deadlines, and working collaboratively with colleagues across departments. Strong interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills are essential. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Preference will be given to candidates who hold a university degree in Business Administration, Communications, Data or Information Studies, Social Sciences, or a related discipline. Experience in pipeline management, donor intelligence, fundraising analytics, or due diligence—particularly within the post-secondary or non-profit sector—is considered an asset. Familiarity with fundraising practices such as moves management and pipeline development, as well as research platforms such as Kindsight (iWave) or CharityCAN, is also beneficial.
Additional assets include experience interpreting or supporting Power BI dashboards, developing training materials or user documentation, and applying data-driven prospecting methodologies such as data mining and segmentation. Knowledge of data governance practices, CRM systems, and system integration processes, along with the ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and high ethical standards, will support success in this role.
If your education was received internationally we will require you provide an international education assessment through IQAS, WES, or one of the other nationally designated organizations upon hire.
Closing Date: March 30, 2026
This opening is a continuous (exempt) position. Please note all successful candidates will be required to provide copies of government issued identification and proof of educational qualifications upon hire and may be required to provide an enhanced police information check.
Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
Bow Valley College is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within our community. We welcome applications from qualified candidates who would contribute to the further diversification of our employees including, but not limited to, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.
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About Bow Valley College
Bow Valley College, founded in 1965, is the largest college in the Calgary area, with over 15,000 students. We focus on preparing graduates for in-demand jobs across Canada. Our graduates contribute to the economy and community through careers in business, entertainment arts, technology, health care, social services, and more. We are proud to be named one of Alberta’s Top 80 employers and one of Canada’s Top 50 research colleges. Our innovative applied research, focused on health and health technology, educational technology, and social innovation, is helping shape the future of college education. Learn more about the opportunities we create for students, employees, and our province at bowvalleycollege.ca.
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About the role
About Bow Valley College
Bow Valley College is Calgary’s college with local impact and global reach, serving more than 15,000 students. Welaunchour students
by preparing them for in-demand jobs through high-quality, future-oriented education. Weadvanceour graduates into careers in healthcare, technology, business, entertainment arts, social services, and more, contributing to our economy and community. Weevolveour students through work-integrated learning, upskilling, and reskilling.
Proud to be named one of Canada’s Top 50 research colleges, our applied research focuses on health and educational technology, and social innovation. Home to the Digital Entertainment Nexus, Calgary’s first esports arena, and the Bears varsity team, Bow Valley College is celebrating 60 years of student success. Learn more about the opportunities we create at bowvalleycollege.ca.
Position Summary
Bow Valley College is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Lead, Pipeline Management to join the Fund Development and Alumni Engagement (FDAE) team within the External Engagement portfolio. Reporting to the Manager, Advancement, this position plays a key role in strengthening the College’s fundraising and alumni engagement efforts by leading the processes that identify, track, and advance relationships with donors, prospects, and leadership volunteers.
The Lead, Pipeline Management is responsible for overseeing activities related to prospect identification, donor intelligence, and pipeline reporting, utilizing a variety of research tools, databases, and online resources. The role works closely with fundraising and alumni engagement teams to develop prospect lists, monitor relationship development, and ensure prospects move strategically through the fundraising cycle.
In this role, the successful candidate will lead the development and coordination of pipeline reporting and relationship phase management using tools such as Raiser’s Edge NXT and Power BI. They will coordinate regular pipeline management meetings, develop and present reports, and provide strategic insights that support the College’s external relationships with donors and alumni. As a subject matter expert in the donor and alumni database, the Lead will support team members through training, documentation, and ongoing guidance on system use and pipeline management processes.
Working collaboratively with the Lead, Advancement Operations, the role provides strategic data analysis and reporting to inform leadership on progress toward annual fundraising and engagement goals. The position also works cross-functionally across the College to support the integration and effective use of systems such as Dynamics 365, LiveAlumni, and other related platforms.
This position plays an integral role in maintaining strong data governance and quality standards within the Raiser’s Edge NXT database. In collaboration with the Manager, Advancement and Lead, Advancement Operations, the Lead develops documentation, policies, and procedures that ensure accurate data entry and compliance with privacy and data management requirements. The role also supports ongoing system training and helps ensure the College is fully utilizing database capabilities to support fundraising and engagement objectives. Additionally, the Lead contributes to the strategic alignment of data systems and processes across the institution, supporting data flow between Raiser’s Edge NXT and other platforms and assisting with the use of engagement tools such as ClickDimensions.
The Lead, Pipeline Management also supports the College’s prospect research activities by collaborating with the Prospect Analyst to coordinate research requests, conduct research as needed, and identify strategic prospecting opportunities using internal data and external intelligence sources.
The successful candidate will bring strong analytical, research, and relationship management skills, along with a collaborative approach to supporting the work of fundraisers and advancement professionals. They will serve as a knowledge expert within the FDAE team on pipeline management practices, providing guidance and strategic advice that supports the team’s ability to meet its annual goals. The role requires the ability to work effectively with colleagues across the College, manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment, and translate complex information into meaningful insights that support decision-making and relationship-building efforts.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have a post-secondary diploma in a related field and a minimum of two to three years of experience in a fundraising, advancement, research, or data-focused environment, preferably involving prospect management, donor intelligence, or pipeline reporting. Experience working with relational databases such as Raiser’s Edge NXT, including structured data entry, coding, and record management, is required. The candidate should also have demonstrated experience conducting Internet-based research using reputable sources, coordinating multiple concurrent projects with recurring deadlines, and working collaboratively with colleagues across departments. Strong interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills are essential. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Preference will be given to candidates who hold a university degree in Business Administration, Communications, Data or Information Studies, Social Sciences, or a related discipline. Experience in pipeline management, donor intelligence, fundraising analytics, or due diligence—particularly within the post-secondary or non-profit sector—is considered an asset. Familiarity with fundraising practices such as moves management and pipeline development, as well as research platforms such as Kindsight (iWave) or CharityCAN, is also beneficial.
Additional assets include experience interpreting or supporting Power BI dashboards, developing training materials or user documentation, and applying data-driven prospecting methodologies such as data mining and segmentation. Knowledge of data governance practices, CRM systems, and system integration processes, along with the ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and high ethical standards, will support success in this role.
If your education was received internationally we will require you provide an international education assessment through IQAS, WES, or one of the other nationally designated organizations upon hire.
Closing Date: March 30, 2026
This opening is a continuous (exempt) position. Please note all successful candidates will be required to provide copies of government issued identification and proof of educational qualifications upon hire and may be required to provide an enhanced police information check.
Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
Bow Valley College is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within our community. We welcome applications from qualified candidates who would contribute to the further diversification of our employees including, but not limited to, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.
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About Bow Valley College
Bow Valley College, founded in 1965, is the largest college in the Calgary area, with over 15,000 students. We focus on preparing graduates for in-demand jobs across Canada. Our graduates contribute to the economy and community through careers in business, entertainment arts, technology, health care, social services, and more. We are proud to be named one of Alberta’s Top 80 employers and one of Canada’s Top 50 research colleges. Our innovative applied research, focused on health and health technology, educational technology, and social innovation, is helping shape the future of college education. Learn more about the opportunities we create for students, employees, and our province at bowvalleycollege.ca.