Overview
Events and Donor Relations Manager Jobs in Winnipeg, Canada at Canadian Museum for Human Rights
85 Israel Asper Way, Winnipeg, MB R3C 0L5, Canada
Job Description
Posted Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. | Expires Friday, July 31, 2026 at 5:59 a.m.
Department
:
Friends of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights
Location
:
Winnipeg
Grade
: 5 ($60,784 – $75,085)
Number of Openings
: 1
Union Status
:
Out of Scope
At the Museum, we offer a place where our shared values are turned into meaningful action. More than just working in an architecturally significant building, we provide a place where you belong and your career goals can align with your values, every day.
We encourage an open and equitable work environment where different values, skillsets and expertise are celebrated, because we’re stronger together. Our team is made up of talented people who are passionate about what they do and why they do it. By bringing different skills and ideas to the table, we are committed to building a workplace that is representative of the community, and country, in which we live in and are proud to call home.
About the role
The Friends of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (FCMHR) is the non-profit organization that attracts and sustains all forms of philanthropic contributions for the Museum from a broad range of supporters across Canada and around the world.
Reporting to the Director, Development and Partnerships, the Events and Donor Relations Manager is responsible for the design, planning, management, and execution of fundraising, relationship-building and donor stewardship for multiple key fundraising and cultivation events in alignment with the FCMHR’s fundraising strategy. Additionally, this position will be a touchpoint for different levels of donors, supporting donor stewardship across the organization, including responsibility for supporting mid-level giving through benefit fulfillment, donor recognition, and relationship development.
The incumbent will ensure seamless coordination, effective problem-solving, and maximize fundraising success by keeping the teams organized to ensure that events run smoothly and are highly impactful for donors. They will be a strong and thoughtful communicator, highly organized, critical thinker and innovator, and will bring a collaborative approach to their role.
What you’ll do
- Contribute to a culture that promotes respect, equity, inclusion and innovation, and models anti-racist and accountable behaviours.
- Lead FMCHR-specific events, including the Museum’s annual fundraising gala, breakfasts, mixers, donor/VIP receptions and mixers by:
- Planning, implementing, and overseeing the events. Is the key point of contact during the events.
- Working in partnership with the FCMHR team to strategize and develop the revenue strategy.
- Managing sponsor acquisition, recognition, stewardship, and fulfilment.
- Coordinating logistics with the CMHR Events team and other partners as appropriate, overseeing production timeline, run of show, and post-event stewardship.
- Working with Mailchimp and CMHR design teams for the design and development of event materials
- Be responsible for donor stewardship and cultivation as they relate to fundraising and stewardship events.
- Support the stewardship of mid-level donors through the Changemakers program and other initiatives, tracking and fulfilling program benefits, supporting recognition opportunities, and identifying ways to deepen engagement and strengthen long-term relationships with donors.
- Identify and leverage opportunities to elevate relationships and giving amongst event attendees, donors and prospects.
- Work in collaboration with the FCMHR team to plan tailored moves for prospects through the donor lifecycle (moves management).
- Prepare briefing notes and reports in relation to the events and activities within the portfolio.
- Conduct donor meetings and represent the FCMHR at cultivation events.
- Participate in campaign meetings and make recommendations to the FCMHR on fundraising strategies.
What we’re looking for
- Minimum of 3 years of event fundraising and planning experience, working in the non-profit sector and preference for education at the certificate or diploma level (in tourism or hospitality). An equivalent combination of education, skills, and experience…
Title: Events and Donor Relations Manager
Company: Canadian Museum for Human Rights
Location: Winnipeg, Canada
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