Overview
Manager, Stewardship and Philanthropy Jobs in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada at Summit Search Group
Responsibilities:
Strategic Fundraising & Donor Relations:
Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy that includes major gifts, planned giving, corporate partnerships, and annual giving campaigns.
Lead stewardship initiatives to engage and retain donors through impactfulrecognition programs, personalized communication, and relationship-building efforts.
Oversee donor database management, ensuring accurate tracking, reporting, and segmentation to optimize fundraising effectiveness.
Collaborate with the Director, Collaboration and Systems Change to align fundraising goals with advocacy, education, and communication strategies.
Develop and execute fundraising events, campaigns, and initiatives to increase community engagement and financial support.
Corporate Sponsorships & Grant Management:
Identify and cultivate corporate sponsorship opportunities, ensuring mutually beneficial partnerships that align with the Centre’s mission.
Develop compelling sponsorship packages and oversee fulfillment of sponsor benefits.
Research and apply for grant funding, managing proposal writing, application submissions, and reporting to funders.
Maintain strong relationships with funding agencies, ensuring compliance with grant requirements and successful execution of funded programs.
Team Leadership & Collaboration
Lead and support a team responsible for donor relations, community engagement, and fundraising events.
Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities for direct reports, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team.
Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and performance management of staff in alignment with organizational policies.
Work cross-functionally with communications, program management, and advocacy teams to ensure fundraising messaging and impact storytelling align with the Centre’s strategic objectives.
Qualifications:
3+ years experience in fundraising, donor stewardship, philanthropy, or a related field.
Proven ability to develop and execute donor-centered fundraising strategies.
Strong relationship-building skills with experience engaging diverse donors, corporate sponsors, and community stakeholders.
Knowledge of best practices in donor stewardship, grant writing, and event-based fundraising.
Experience managing a fundraising team and working in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
Experience with fundraising CRM systems, donor tracking, and financial reporting.
Title: Manager, Stewardship and Philanthropy
Company: Summit Search Group
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Category: Non-Profit & Social Impact (Community Health), Management
