Position Title: Development and Endowment Manager

The Development and Endowment Manager at the Jewish Federation of Winnipeg plays a pivotal role in advancing our mission to strengthen and build Jewish life in Winnipeg, Canada, Israel, and overseas. As part of a highly dedicated team of professional and lay leader fundraisers, you’ll collaborate to develop, implement, and evaluate short and long-term strategies for endowment growth and donor development.

Responsibilities

Endowment and Development Strategies:

• Define and measure key metrics, regularly reporting on outcomes.
• Diversify and strengthen financial support from individuals, families, and foundations.
• Plan and execute acquisition, renewal, and upgrades of individual and family donors using various fundraising channels (direct mail, email, in-person meetings, events).
• Collaborate with internal teams, volunteers, and external partners.

Leadership and Management:

• Creatively solve complex problems aligned with organizational priorities.
• Maintain a personal portfolio of current and prospective donors, diversifying over time.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward, endowment funds, and campaign contributions.
• Collaborate with donors and advisors to secure a wide range of planned giving arrangements.
• Drive marketing and communications efforts (mail, newsletters, social media, emails, presentations) with innovative ideas.
• Stay informed about development, endowment, and planned giving trends, regulations, and opportunities.
• Foster a strategic relationship with our endowment partners to secure the community’s financial future.

Administrative and Team Support:

• Manage administrative tasks and logistics related to the portfolio and overall smooth operations of the organization.
• Actively participate in interdepartmental staff and committee meetings, working collaboratively to help all departments succeed.
• Utilize various computer programs/software/tools (Microsoft Office, Adobe, CRM, etc.) to improve systems and maximize impact.
• Exercise tact and discretion in handling highly confidential information.

Key Strengths:

• Relationship building
• Critical thinking and problem-solving
• Emotional intelligence and effective communication
• Budget development and management
• Volunteer recruitment
• Leadership development

Other Duties as Required: The above job duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work for this position, but this is not intended as an all-inclusive inventory of all duties required of employees in this job.

We Offer:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive health and travel benefits package
• Defined contribution pension
• Hybrid work environment
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive team environment with skilled professionals for mentorship and consultation

Application Details:

• Interviews will begin in July and continue until the most suitable candidate is recruited.
• Anticipated start date: September 2, 2024
• Send your resume and cover letter to careers@jewishwinnipeg.org with “Endowment” in the subject line. DO NOT apply directly through LinkedIn or Indeed.
• Your resume and cover letter should explain why you are the ideal candidate for this role.
• Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
• If you require any adjustments/accommodations during the application process, please let us know.

Considering relocating to Winnipeg for this role?

We are known as a welcoming and diverse Jewish community.

Work in an outstanding Jewish community campus that also includes:

• state-of-the-art fitness centre
• cultural programming (film and Jazz festivals and much more)
• Jewish day school
• daycare
• theatre
• historical and educational museum
• and much more!!

Work in Winnipeg and you will find:

• synagogues of varying denominations that offer a vast array of programs.
• great arts/cultural scene, renowned festivals, professional and recreational sports teams
• some of the most affordable housing in Canada.
• and much more!!

If you have ever wanted to live and work in a fantastic community where you can make a lasting impact, APPLY TODAY!