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Vice President, Digital & Information Technology

Alberta Cancer Foundation

Edmonton / Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posted 30+ days ago
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Please Note: we are not accepting applications here: This is an external partner search, please see application details at the bottom of this posting. About Alberta Cancer Foundation For over 40 years, the Alberta Cancer Foundation (the Foundation) has acted as a beacon of hope by empowering and  uniting Albertans around a common purpose, investing in the future of cancer research and care, and  ensuring no Albertan facing cancer walks alone.   As the fundraising partner for every cancer centre in the province, the Foundation is the  largest provincially based health care foundation and the largest non-government investor in cancer  research in Alberta. To date, we have invested more than $500 million into the health care system. Fueled by the generosity of donors across the province, these investments are driving innovation,  transforming care and improving outcomes for generations to come. With a team of over 70 employees, the Foundation fosters high engagement through a  purpose-driven culture that values compassion, innovation and diversity. The collective actions of the  team play a pivotal role in improving the cancer journeys and outcomes for thousands of people every  day and a recent engagement survey showed that 100% of employees are proud to work at the  organization.  The Opportunity The Foundation's technology environment is at an inflection point having been shaped by a long-standing  relationship with Health Shared Services (and previously Alberta Health Services), which currently  provides foundational IT infrastructure including network services, devices, identity management,  and the Microsoft 365 environment. An early mandate for the incoming VP will be to assess the  current infrastructure through the lens of being able to fully leverage modern tools to drive the  organization forward. The Foundation has made significant deliberate and forward-looking investments in its core systems (Salesforce CRM and Sage Intacct for financial management) both running as cloud-based platforms. These systems hold the Foundation's donor, campaign, and financial data and place the  organization in a more advanced position than many peers. The next step that needs to happen is  the full activation of that investment.  At the same time, the Foundation's fundraising ambitions are growing, and the pace of philanthropy is  accelerating. The organization is generating data and insights through Salesforce and Sage Intacct but needs to connect that intelligence effectively with donor-facing areas of the organization. From donor cultivation and one-to-many digital fundraising to prospect research and AI-enabled insights for frontline fundraisers in the field, the potential upside is significant. There is also important work already in motion across the organization including technology projects, platform configurations, vendor relationships, and data initiatives that belong within a comprehensive digital strategy. A key early contribution of this VP will be to take stock of what  exists, build on what is working, and weave those efforts into a unified roadmap. Reporting to the President & CEO (with an initial transitional period reporting to the CFO), the newly created VP, Digital & Information Technology will join the Foundation’s already high-functioning Executive  Leadership Team. Reporting to the VP Digital and IT will be the Director, Data & Systems (with a team of 6) and the Senior Manager, Information Management and IT Operations.  This is a role for a leader who is as comfortable presenting to the Board as they are rolling up their  sleeves to support the team (i.e. someone who can complement a seasoned executive team, earn the trust and champion a talented and dedicated technology team, and build a digital roadmap  that is both ambitious and grounded in an understanding of where the organization actually is  today). Key Responsibilities * Develop and lead the Foundation’s enterprise digital strategy and technology roadmap, aligned to fundraising goals, operational needs, and the Foundation’s mission. * Lead the build and development of an integrated enterprise environment including conversations with Health Shared Services and implement the resulting recommendations. * Lead the strategic assessment of the current IT infrastructure and own the design and execution of the resulting action plan. * Unlock the full value of Salesforce and Sage Intacct investments through integration, optimization, data governance, and close collaboration with the philanthropy and finance teams. * Provide strategic and hands-on leadership to the Data & Systems and Information Management & IT Operations teams; coach, mentor, and develop team members to support career progression and succession planning. * Build and execute an AI and digital innovation strategy, with an initial focus on fundraising effectiveness, donor intelligence, and operational efficiency. * Lead integration of the technology ecosystem, effectively connecting Salesforce, Sage Intacct, Microsoft 365, digital media platforms, and third-party tools into a cohesive, well-governed environment. * Advance data governance, data quality, and analytics capabilities to improve decision-making and donor insight across the organization. * Oversee cybersecurity strategy, risk management, and compliance with relevant legislation  and regulatory requirements. * Oversight on budgets, vendor relationships, and technology resources in support of  transformation priorities. * Report to the Board of Trustees on technology strategy, risk, and performance. * Contribute to the overall strategy and performance as a member of the Executive  Leadership Team. * Promote and champion a digital and data-driven culture across the organization, with a  view toward innovation and continuous improvement. * Monitor and measure outcomes and impact of digital transformation initiatives, sharing  results with the leadership team and the Board. * Ensure compliance with legislation and adherence to the requirements of applicable  regulatory bodies. The Person * A university degree or diploma from a relevant program, combined with a minimum of 10  years of progressive senior leadership experience overseeing digital technology, IT, data  management, and/or analytics. * Experience in fundraising and donor management is strongly preferred; understanding the  language, culture, and priorities of a philanthropy organization will accelerate credibility and impact. Other highly customer-centric and/or consumer insights experience will be  considered. * Demonstrated experience in change management including leading digital initiatives in a  complex, multi-stakeholder environment with a track record of building strategies, earning  alignment, and delivering outcomes. * Operates with a business partner mindset engaging with all functional areas across the  organization; comfortable being a working executive: willing to roll up their sleeves, engage  directly with data and systems, and lead by example alongside their team. Hands-on familiarity with Salesforce (preferably NPSP) CRM, understanding its potential,  governance requirements, and how to drive adoption and performance across a fundraising  team is an asset. * Strong executive presence and communication skills, able to translate complex technical  concepts for non-technical audiences, hold their own in a room of strong voices, and build  trust with peers, CEO and the Board. * A collaborative, relationship-centered leadership style, someone who listens before they  act, builds bridges rather than silos, and knows how to mentor a team that has experienced  significant change and is ready to be inspired. * Genuine comfort with ambiguity and organizational change. The Foundation is a high-growth, mission-driven  environment where priorities evolve; resilience, adaptability, and self-awareness are  essential.  * Strong appreciation for and alignment with the Foundation’s mission is vital. Express Your Interest Email a cover letter and a tailored resume to Shalini Bhatty or Heather Fookes at [email protected], including the job title in the subject line of the email. The formal job link with Leaders International can be found here: Vice-President, Digital & Information Technology | Leaders International Executive Opportunity

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