Activities involved
Consultant or Advisor
Event Help
Event Planning
Fundraising
Marketing
Project Management
Public Speaking
Skills required
- Good for youth
Operations & Performance Manager — Better Days Foundation
Better Days Foundation is seeking a dedicated, strategic, and community-driven Operations & Performance Manager to lead the organization into its next stage of growth. This is a meaningful leadership opportunity to strengthen a Calgary-based nonprofit working to advance equity, alleviate poverty, and create pathways to opportunity for newcomers, low-income families, and Black Francophone and Anglophone communities. ABOUT US Founded in 2021, Better Days Foundation is a Calgary-based nonprofit committed to “Empowering Communities, Enriching Lives.” We provide education, essential services, and culturally responsive programs that help individuals and families overcome financial, linguistic, social, and systemic barriers. Our programs address food insecurity, education, employment integration, women's empowerment, family development, homelessness, and senior well-being. Key initiatives include Nourishing Hope Hampers, Keys to the Future, Femmes Debout / Women Rising, L.I.F.T., Career Trades Pathway, and Golden Connections. Our vision is to build a future where underrepresented Francophone and Anglophone communities thrive with dignity, opportunity, and equity. THE ROLE As Operations & Performance Manager, you will work closely with the Board of Directors to provide strategic leadership and expand Better Days Foundation's community impact. Key responsibilities include: Leading organizational strategy, growth, and long-term planning Overseeing programs, operations, staff, and volunteers Driving fundraising, grant development, sponsorships, and donor engagement Building relationships with government, funders, businesses, and community partners Ensuring strong financial management, accountability, and nonprofit compliance Strengthening organizational policies, systems, and governance Representing Better Days Foundation at community events and stakeholder meetings Supporting the development and expansion of culturally responsive programs WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Leadership experience in nonprofit management, community development, social services, or a related field Experience with fundraising, grants, partnerships, and stakeholder engagement Strong organizational and financial management skills Excellent communication, relationship-building, and public speaking abilities Experience working collaboratively with a Board of Directors Cultural awareness and commitment to serving diverse Francophone and Anglophone communities A collaborative, accountable, and community-focused leadership style Passion for equity, poverty reduction, education, and community empowerment This is an opportunity to help shape the future of Better Days Foundation and lead an organization committed to ensuring individuals and families have the resources, opportunities, and support they need to build better days.
Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?
Make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and families in the community. Gain valuable executive leadership and nonprofit management experience. Build connections with community leaders, funders, government, and partner organizations. Strengthen skills in strategic planning, fundraising, governance, and organizational development. Help shape the future and growth of Better Days Foundation. Receive recognition for your leadership and contribution to the community.
Activities involved
Consultant or Advisor
Event Help
Event Planning
Fundraising
Marketing
Project Management
Public Speaking
Skills required
- Good for youth