Manager of Strategic Generosity 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 Strategic Generosity

Our Values
Trust
Generosity
Equity
Transformation
Responsiveness

Our Core Competencies

Community-First Approach
Critical thinking skills
Relationship Building
Managing Healthy Conflict
Problem solving skills
Decision Making skills
Commitment to continuous learning

The Role’s Opportunity:
This position functions as both a coach and mentor for the extensive Community Generosity team. Collaborating closely with the Community Generosity leadership team, this individual plays a vital role in providing support and strategic guidance to enhance the effectiveness of the department. A major focus of this role is to inspire and promote innovative giving options tailored for donors and their advisors. This ensures that donors are positioned to make transformational gifts that benefit the community.

Core Areas of Responsibility:
Donor Identification and Engagement
Identify prospective donors in community to engage in the strategic funding priorities programs.
Utilize donor engagement expertise to develop generosity planning strategies for donors and prospective donors.
Manage portfolio of high-net-worth donors
Collaborate with Donor Advised Fundholders to determine annual giving priorities  

Family Philanthropy 
Collaborate with (often multi-generations of) families who have Donor Advised Funds ensuring their generosity plans are implemented while maintaining sensitivity of family dynamics and managing various viewpoints.  
Develop and implement philanthropic values workshops and establishing family generosity charters 
Champion Manitoba-based projects where possible and if necessary, connect giving to community foundations in other provinces. 

Corporate Engagement
Execute a robust corporate engagement strategy to attract and retain key partners to The Winnipeg Foundation or the larger local charitable community.  
Generate new leads, cultivate new relationships, and assess the alignment of The Foundation’s vision and strategic plan goals with each partner’s business and social responsibility goals.  
Collaborate with the Community Impact team to match community needs with donor priorities, with special attention to the Community Grants intake, Major/Capital Grants intake, and priorities defined by equity-led organizations in community.

About You:
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree related to fundraising, or non-profit management (or other relevant education)
CFRE designation  
5-7 years of experience working in a fundraising or donor engagement environment with a strong background in working with sophisticated / high net worth donors, leadership and donor management

Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of regulations and ethical practices to ensure all activities are compliant with laws and ethical standards
Strong networking skills to build and maintain relationships with donors, sponsors, and community members
Proven accuracy and attention to detail, even when working on multiple portfolios for multiple projects with tight deadlines.
Strong communication skills, written and verbal; ability to present data and its implications in a clear, concise manner.
Strong research and analytical mindset and extremely detail-oriented
Self-motivated, energetic, “can-do” attitude in a fast-paced environment
Ability to manage priorities across multiple stakeholders

What We Offer:
Starting salary in the range of $76,045 to $89,353
A comprehensive benefit package including health and dental benefit
A Health Spending Account
Access to Maple (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 resume and cover letter, should be submitted by November 29, 2024. All applications must be submitted at https://careers.risepeople.com/the- winnipeg-foundation/en.
Applicants who do not fully satisfy all the essential requirements are nonetheless encouraged to submit their applications for consideration regarding this position. We firmly 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 (2 weeks in circulation)
Phone screening – (conducted within 1 weeks after the closing date)
First in-person interview (conducted within 1 week after phone screening interviews)
Project Presentation (Further details will be provided to prospective candidates)
Second in -person interview (within 1 week after first interview)
Start date: January 2025