This position is responsible for leading revenue generation through the pursuit of new corporate partnerships that provide shared value for both parties. This role will focus on building a pipeline of new qualified corporate prospects that have the ability to, and interest in, investing in United Way programs and initiatives to ultimately support our organizational purpose to ensure no one in our community is left behind. Through identification, cultivation, solicitation and effective stewardship, this role will help consistently qualify corporate prospects, nurture meaningful relationships and present partnership opportunities that drive revenue on a year-round basis. This position reports to the Director, Corporate Partnerships.
The Day to Day:
Corporate Partnership Development
Corporate Partnership Stewardship
Volunteer Engagement
About you:
It’s important to us that you understand the importance of relationships and how it impacts all our work. You are a skilled relationship builder with a track record of contributing to high performing teams to achieve success together. You have solid knowledge of sales and marketing strategies and account management. You enjoy problem solving and are comfortable gathering, analyzing and interpreting and utilizing all kinds of information in decision making. You are known for demonstrating accountability and striving for operational and administrative excellence.
You have an interest in fundraising practices, sponsorship are adaptable to different environments, love connecting with people and enjoy variety. You have prior work or volunteer experience in the non-profit sector.
You have a knowledge of MS Office (we use cloud-based Office 365) and CRMs and are comfortable in a digitally focused environment. Your background includes a post-secondary degree Business, Social Sciences, Humanities or a related area plus a minimum of four (4) to six (6) years related experience. A combination of education and experience will be considered.
A valid driver’s license and vehicle are required as some travel will be involved within Edmonton and surrounding area and you have flexibility to work some evenings and weekends depending on the events and meetings that are taking place.
The successful candidate for this position will be someone who shares our purpose to ensure no one in our community is left behind, is a difference maker in our community, and wants to connect to a bigger purpose.
You align with and integrate our core values throughout all organizational and business practices, and you consistently act with personal, professional, and behavioral integrity.
You see yourself in our Values.
We value and operate with a commitment to:
Creating solutions.
Continuous learning.
Being courageous in our work.
Capturing our customers’ hearts and minds.
Being insights driven and utilizing real data.
Applying a lens of equity and inclusion to all that we do.
Why work with us?
We are people who love what we do and are passionate about our work. We offer rewarding work, a positive workplace culture, and a total rewards package. Our work environment is a hybrid - with time spent both collaborating in the office as well as remotely.
United Way of the Alberta Capital Region takes a systems-wide approach to collaborate and deliver local programs and services that address multiple facets of community well-being.
At United Way of the Alberta Capital Region, we value the contributions our employees make in supporting and advancing our purpose and values and have a workplace culture where actions are aligned and focused on achieving our envisioned future. We believe that a balanced Total Rewards Program helps foster a culture and workplace experience where our colleagues will flourish to the benefit of those served through our United Way.
Fundamental to this is our commitment to pay equity and a living wage. As part of our Total Rewards Program, this position is also eligible for:
*(Starting salary based on experience and budgetary considerations)
All Benefits are subject to applicable eligibility requirements.
United Way of the Alberta Capital Region is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that reflects our diverse community that we serve. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds and those who may need accommodation to apply to join our team. By incorporating a variety of experiences and perspectives, we create opportunities for innovative solutions and maximize the impact of our work.
To learn more about United Way of the Alberta Capital Region, please visit myunitedway.ca
United Way of the Alberta Capital Region has once again been recognized as one of the 2025 Best Workplaces™ in Government and Social Services.
A strong and vibrant community is better equipped to respond to new and urgent needs and challenges. United Way of the Alberta Capital Region is focused on two critical areas that build community resilience: strengthening mental health and creating equitable opportunities for education and financial security.
We take a systems-wide approach to collaborate and deliver local programs and services that address multiple facets of community well-being. We have a long history in the Edmonton region, going back 80 years to our origins as the Community Chest of Greater Edmonton in 1941.
We are home to about 70 passionate employees, with a higher number of colleagues joining the team during our campaign season. We also have a few team members who spend the majority of their workdays just a few minutes away at our InKind Exchange building. We are proud to be named a Best Workplace in Alberta by Great Place to Work Institute® Canada since 2020 and Top 100 Charities in Canada since 2022.
In Canada, United Way is a network of more than 75 local United Way offices. Each office is registered as its own non-profit organization and governed by an independent volunteer-led local Board of Directors. Each United Way works locally to raise funds and invest in improving lives in its community.
