Business Development Partner

Company Description Build Resilience International Foundation (BRIF) is a Canadian not-for-profit organization focused on strengthening resilience, mental well-being, and adaptive leadership in individuals and communities experiencing systemic stress and change. BRIF advances charitable, educational, and scientific initiatives that integrate neuroscience-informed resilience, ethical innovation, and human-centered leadership development. The organization prioritizes support for vulnerable and underserved populations, including seniors, youth, women, and individuals facing disability, housing instability, or social disruption. Through education, research, and strategic partnerships, BRIF translates evidence-based insights into accessible programs that help communities adapt, recover, and thrive. Guided by Canadian not-for-profit standards, BRIF operates with a strong commitment to integrity, transparency, inclusivity, and long-term impact.
Role Description The Business Development Partner is a volunteer, on-site role based in Calgary, AB, focused on expanding BRIF’s impact through strategic outreach and partnership development. Day-to-day responsibilities include identifying and cultivating relationships with community organizations, educational institutions, and potential funders that align with BRIF’s mission and programs. The role involves supporting the design and promotion of resilience and leadership initiatives, contributing to proposals and presentations, and collaborating with internal teams to coordinate projects and events. The Business Development Partner will help strengthen BRIF’s local presence, gather stakeholder feedback, and ensure that programs are responsive to the needs of underserved communities. This role is well-suited for individuals who are motivated by social impact and comfortable working in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment.
Qualifications

• Candidates should possess skills in Leadership Development and Training to support the design and delivery of resilience and adaptive leadership programs.
• Candidates should possess skills in Project Management to coordinate initiatives, track timelines, and ensure effective execution of community partnerships.
• Candidates should possess skills in Consulting to assess stakeholder needs, provide tailored recommendations, and support evidence-informed program design.
• Candidates should possess skills in Sales to engage potential partners and supporters, communicate BRIF’s value proposition, and help secure resources.
• Additional beneficial qualifications include strong communication and relationship-building abilities, experience in the non-profit or community sector, cultural humility and inclusivity, and an understanding of resilience, mental well-being, or ethical innovation.
• Post-secondary education or equivalent experience in fields such as social impact, community development, business, or psychology is an asset, but not mandatory.