Manager of Social Impact Full Time

The Winnipeg Foundation is For Good. Forever. We help people give back to our shared community by connecting generous donors with causes they care about For Good. We are an endowment-based public foundation, so gifts are pooled and invested, and the annual earnings are distributed back to the community Forever. Formed in 1921, we are proud to be the first community foundation in Canada. Our vision is ‘a Winnipeg where community life flourishes for all.’ 

The Foundation is committed to work/life balance and diversity both within the organization and in its work with the community. 

We are currently recruiting for the role of 

Manager of Social Impact (Permanent – Full-time)  

Our Values  

Trust 

Transformation 

Generosity 

Responsiveness 

Equity 

Our Core Competencies

Active Listening 

Relationship Building 

Adaptability 

Managing Healthy Conflict 

Critical Thinking and Decision Making    

Managers at The Winnipeg Foundation are expected to: 

Lead through Operational Excellence 

Lead through Talent Development 

Lead through Healthy Relationships 

Lead through Effective Communication 

Lead through Effective Decision Making 

 The Role: 

As the Manager of Social Impact and its accompanying strategy, the incumbent will play a significant and influential role in developing TWF’s first social impact investment practice. This endeavour will entail formulating a robust and comprehensive strategy intricately aligned with TWF’s overarching mission and objectives. This includes administering the Social Impact Investment Fund (SIIF), presently valued at $50 million.  

You will oversee the management and operations essential for fulfilling the objectives and guidelines established for The Winnipeg Foundation’s Social Impact Investment program. Collaborating with partners to pinpoint key impact areas through research and implementing best practices in social investment, you will collaborate with partners to identify key impact areas. This incumbent must have strong leadership and a strategic vision to guide the program toward sustainable success and meaningful contributions to the community.  

Core Areas of Responsibility:  

Business Development and Client Support 

Proactively seek and engage new clients to develop a strong pipeline of investment opportunities 

Develop and maintain high-touch relationships with loan clients  

Collaborate with clients to provide guidance and/or analyze business plans    

Identify and establish impactful relationships with potential clients within the community, deliberately understanding their unique needs. 

Engage proactively with clients to support necessary business adjustments and refer them to other supports available in community 

Support potential clients in seeking grant funding from The Winnipeg Foundation to enable successful documentation (business plans, architectural drawings) to support a loan application  

Foster relationships and partnerships with other funding bodies and investors 

Develop educational resources to assist charitable and non-profit organizations better to understand financing as part of their overall financial strategy 

Develop and maintain an understanding of the funding eco-system, including grants, loans and other impact investments, to support clients   

Community Relations and Leadership   

Initiate, develop and maintain strong relationships with the Charitable and Non-Profit sector in Winnipeg and other key constituencies  

Act as the key contact for program partners, including financial institutions 

Consistently and passionately articulate the vision, mission, values and overall strategy of The Winnipeg Foundation and the Social Impact Investment Fund  

Partner with the communications department to develop an ongoing communications plan around the SIIF   

Act as an advocate, within public and private sectors, for issues relevant to the SIIF   

Along with the VP of Community Impact, serve as a spokesperson concerning the SIIF      

About You: If your background looks different from the one below, in your cover letter, tell us why you would be a good fit!     

Education and Experience 

Diploma or a Bachelor’s degree focusing on business, finance, social finance, financial services and/or marketing. 

7-10 years of experience in finance and/or account management, ideally in a credit union, bank, or other lender. 

Proficient understanding of the charitable sector, ideally experienced in providing financial advice or other capacity-building services to charitable and non-profit organizations. 

Experience serving on the board of a non-profit or charitable organization is an asset 

Experience in account management, business development, or marketing is an asset 

Experience in social finance is an asset 

Skills and Abilities 

Demonstrate a well-developed sense of empathy, humility and inclusive approaches while connecting, collaborating with and engaging communities and cultures               

Exceptional interpersonal skills, capable of establishing and maintaining strong collaborative relationships, adept at giving and receiving constructive feedback   

Experience in program development and management  

Self-motivated with demonstrated ability to be productive, prioritize competing demands, manage various tasks and meet deadlines to achieve results.  

Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills   

Proven strategic thinking, initiative, and execution skills. Sets objectives, tracks progress and manages projects from start to finish.   

Ability to analyze complex organizational and community issues and have the capacity to see how details fit in the bigger picture  

Inquisitive with a mindset of continuous learning about trends in the community and the charitable sector  

Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills  

Ability to maintain the highest levels of integrity, ethics, sound judgment and confidentiality  

Strong expertise in the use of current office management programs, such as Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint    

What We Offer:  

Starting salary in the range of $85,200-$102,200 

A comprehensive benefits package including health and dental benefits 

A Health Spending Account 

Access to Consult + (Virtual Doctor Service) 

EFAP program available to employees and family members 

Pension program starting at six months of employment 

Vacation starting at three weeks per year 

Eco-pass program (half cost bus pass) 

Maternity/Parental Leave Top Up 

Professional Development opportunities   

Applications, including resumes and cover letters, should be submitted by March 22, 2025. All applications must be submitted to https://careers.risepeople.com/the-winnipeg-foundation/en. Applicants who do not fully satisfy all the essential requirements are encouraged to submit their applications for consideration regarding this position. We believe in the potential for diverse perspectives, skills, and experience to enrich our team and contribute to The Foundation’s overall success.  

The Recruitment Process 

As part of The Foundation’s value for being transparent, the following are the stages of our recruitment process:  

Job posting (3 weeks in circulation) 

Phone screening (conducted after the closing date; duration: 2 weeks) 

First in-person interview (conducted within 2 weeks after phone screening interviews) 

Second in-person interview (within 2 weeks after the first interview) 

Start date: May 2025   

During recruitment, prospective candidates will be expected to provide specific examples of situations where they have demonstrated The Foundation’s values and core competencies.  

The Winnipeg Foundation is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free environment and will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those advancing in the competition will be contacted. If contacted to participate in the process, please advise if you require accommodation.