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!