Summary

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career in communications, marketing and development? CIWA is looking for a dynamic and driven professional to lead our efforts in amplifying our mission to empower immigrant women and enrich Canadian society. This leadership role is instrumental in advancing CIWA’s mission by driving engagement, expanding funding opportunities, and increasing the organization’s reach through strategic communications and marketing initiatives.

Description

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Manager – Communications, Marketing & Development will oversee CIWA’s communication strategies, marketing campaigns, fundraising efforts, and public engagement initiatives. You will play a pivotal role in enhancing CIWA’s visibility while building relationships with donors, stakeholders and community members. This position combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution to ensure consistency in branding and alignment with CIWA’s mission.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Communications and Marketing

  • Develop and implement innovative internal and external communication strategies to promote CIWA’s programs and services.
  • Oversee the creation of compelling marketing materials such as brochures, newsletters, social media content, blogs, and press releases.
  • Manage website updates and ensure timely publication of relevant content.
  • Ensure brand consistency across all communication channels.
  • Act as the primary contact for media inquiries and coordinate media relations.
  • Plan community outreach events to increase public awareness of CIWA’s mission.

Fundraising and Development

  • Design and execute fundraising strategies to diversify revenue streams through donor cultivation, corporate sponsorships, grants, and campaigns.
  • Build relationships with individual donors, corporate partners, government agencies, and community stakeholders to support CIWA’s revenue generation goals.
  • Plan and execute fundraising events such as galas or donor appreciation initiatives.
  • Leverage data-driven insights to refine donor engagement tactics and improve campaign effectiveness.
  • Explore innovative fundraising trends, such as digital campaigns, peer-to-peer fundraising, and social impact partnerships.

Public Engagement

  • Position CIWA as a thought leader in the sector by identifying opportunities for executive speaking engagements, panel discussions, and community leadership.
  • Lead public engagement initiatives to foster strong relationships with community members and stakeholders.
  • Organize open houses, tours, or public events to showcase CIWA’s programs and impact.
  • Collaborate with staff to develop campaigns that encourage participation from diverse audiences.

Leadership and Collaboration

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of communications, marketing and fundraising professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
  • Supervise a small team of communications staff, volunteers and contractors.
  • Provide strategic leadership in communications, marketing, and fundraising efforts, ensuring alignment with CIWA’s mission and long-term goals.
  • Work closely with senior leadership to shape messaging and positioning that enhances CIWA’s reputation and impact.
  • Champion interdepartmental collaboration by working with program leads, fund development, and executive teams to ensure unified messaging and strategic growth.
  • Serve as a key organizational representative, building and maintaining high-level relationships with external partners, media, and key stakeholders.
  • Promote a results-driven approach, setting clear objectives, measuring outcomes, and continuously optimizing strategies to maximize engagement and revenue.
  • Provide training on communications tools or platforms as needed.

STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE

  • Ensure that professional approach is aligned with CIWA values
  • Maintain a positive working relationship with all staff and volunteers of CIWA
  • Maintain a positive image and professional work habits and represent CIWA in a professional manner
  • Demonstrate a high level of initiative and enthusiasm
  • Conduct business according to highest levels of confidentiality and privacy laws
  • Ensure honest, open and accurate communication
  • Keep all team members up to date about relevant information
  • Encourage a culture of team conversation and team trust in relationship with peers
  • Demonstrate a high level of administrative and IT capacity

QUALIFICATIONS

  • A bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, business administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • At least 5 years of experience in communications, marketing, fundraising, or development roles within a nonprofit or social profit organization.
  • Proven success in donor cultivation, grant writing, or executing high-impact fundraising campaigns.

SKILLS

  • Strategic thinking with the ability to align communications and fundraising with organizational goals.
  • Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience developing high-performing teams.
  • Excellent relationship-building skills with diverse stakeholders, including media, funders, and community partners.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives.
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
  • Thrives both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Demonstrates integrity, accountability, professionalism (and a sense of humour!)
  • Proficiency in digital tools such as WordPress (or similar CMS), social media platforms (e.g., Facebook), email marketing tools (e.g., Mailchimp), and donor management software (e.g., Salesforce).
  • Strategic thinker with excellent analytical skills for tracking campaign performance metrics.

WHY JOIN CIWA?
At CIWA, we offer more than just a job, we provide an opportunity to make a difference while growing professionally:

  • A competitive salary within the nonprofit sector.
  • A comprehensive benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional development through training programs or networking events.
  • A supportive work environment where your contributions truly matter.

HOW TO APPLY
If you see yourself making a difference through this role at CIWA, we’d love to hear from you! Please click apply and submit your CV along with a cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications.

Even if you feel you don’t meet every qualification listed here, don’t hesitate to reach out! We are equally committed to finding the right fit for our team as we are in supporting your professional growth.

Join us in empowering immigrant women while enriching Canadian society,apply today!
The successful candidate must satisfactorily complete a Police Information Check. CIWA does not cover this cost.  
 
CIWA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request accommodation, please contact HR@ciwa-online.ca in advance of your interview.

The Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks candidates from diverse backgrounds. We thank all interested candidates in advance but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.