Development Coordinator
Full Time
Why STARS
At STARS, we come to work every day with a purpose…to save lives. Whether you work in the aircraft or at one of our six bases, everyone at STARS plays a vital role in helping to provide critical care, anywhere. Since flying our first mission in 1985, we have never lost sight of what is most important – our VIPS, or Very Important Patients. Each year, we fly over 3,000 missions, providing world-class critical medical care whenever and wherever we are needed, and every team member contributes to helping that VIP. We are a lifeline to the community when time and clinical expertise can make all the difference.
We are currently looking for a Development Coordinator at our Calgary base in the Foundation department.
It takes a team to make a difference in people’s lives. When it comes to STARS’ life-saving mission, it also takes individuals, communities, industry and governments. As a member of our Foundation team, you will be on the front-line serving as an ambassador and fostering relationships with our allies. Be part of something bigger. Be part of our team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Attends meetings, tours and events with or in support of the fundraising team and leadership.
- Drafts and prepares correspondence and communications such as confidential briefing notes, contact reports, proposals and other supporting materials for donor meetings, events, tours and solicitations.
- Maintains calendars, schedules meetings/tours, prepares agendas, takes minutes/notes for team and donor meetings when appropriate.
- Supports the development team members by tracking upcoming deadlines and assisting in ensuring actions are completed in a timely manner. Maintain accurate donor records in the CRM by updating and entering information into constituent records to ensure that data, contact information, proposals and actions are up to date.
- Supports the coordination and execution of donor cultivation activities and fundraising events
- Supports the moves management process of donors and prospects, by reviewing donor activity, identifying potential strategic activities and opportunities for the fundraising team.
- Ideal for recent graduates or early‑career professionals interested in non-profit fundraising.
- A post-secondary diploma or certificate or equivalent combination of education and skills accepted.
- Intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Office, particularly Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- High level administrative skills and competencies.
- Experience with non-profit CRM software, such as Raiser’s Edge.
At STARS, every day we come to work with a purpose, to save lives. Maybe that’s your purpose too.
We provide a strong total reward offering inclusive of a salary tailored to your education and experience, comprehensive organization-paid health and dental benefits, free parking and more. But the real reward is joining a legacy – a legacy of lives saved, of hope in the face of the unimaginable, and of pride in making a difference.
When you join STARS, you become part of a community that knows we’re stronger together. It takes a team to deliver the highest standards of care, and we need you to help us be our best.
Elevate your career. Be part of something bigger. Be part of STARS.
How to Apply/ Deadline to apply:
If you are the person we are looking for and would like to make a difference with your career, please make sure to apply by closing date: April 9, 2026
Want to learn more?
Interested in making a difference behind the scenes? Discover how our Foundation team drives support for life-saving missions across communities. Learn More About Foundation
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What We Do
EVERY LIFE IS WORTH FIGHTING FOR. Every day, STARS takes care of some of the most critical patients in Western Canada. We're able to do it because we've built a strong foundation through our Vision and Mission. OUR ORIGIN STORY It all began when a pregnant woman from a rural community died from blood loss, leaving a father alone with their newborn. For STARS founder Dr. Powell, her death was one too many. Something had to be done. Motivated to change emergency care across rural Alberta, Dr. Powell and his colleagues created a helicopter air ambulance service, which was built and supported by the community. While the faces have changed, STARS team members continue to be motivated by our passion for saving more lives and our desire to be the disruptive innovator who contributes to transformation in the health-care system. As we’ve grown and evolved, STARS has never wavered from our mission. Fundamentally we all believe that where you live – or work, play and travel – shouldn’t impact your chance of survival. Our strategy focuses on three core groups that are integral to our fight to save lives: PATIENTS - VIPs (Very Important Patients) are at the centre of our universe and at the forefront of everything we do. CREW - Our missions would not be possible without everyone who works here and makes it a reality. ALLIES - We have a community of supporters who play a vital role in our efforts to save lives.
