About Harvest Manitoba
Harvest Manitoba (“Harvest”) is a charitable organization dedicated to nourishing our communities and our sense of community so that no Manitoban goes hungry. We collect and share 13 million pounds of food every year, which is sorted and packed and distributed to Manitobans through our Community Food Network of more than 380 food banks and agencies in Winnipeg, rural, northern and First Nations communities. Right now, we feed 108,000 Manitobans every month; 49% are children. Our Food Distribution Centre, which includes our Community Support Centre and Warehouse, is in our Winnipeg headquarters.
Job Title: Fund Development Manager
Scope: Out of Scope
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Reports To: Vice-President, Partnership & Development
Position Summary
The Fund Development Manager plays a key role in advancing the mission of Harvest Manitoba to nourish our community and fight hunger across Manitoba. Reporting to the VP of Partnerships & Development, this position leads a team and oversees the planning and execution of comprehensive fundraising initiatives with a focus on annual giving, mid-level donor stewardship, and signature fundraising events.
The successful candidate is a motivated and strategic fundraiser who thrives on creating meaningful donor experiences, managing multi-faceted projects, and inspiring community generosity through creative campaigns and storytelling. This role requires strong leadership skills to effectively manage and develop the Annual and Community Giving team while building on a firm understanding of donors' interests, passions, and values.
Key Responsibilities
1. Annual Giving
- Support the strategy and execution of the annual giving program, delivering integrated, multi-channel appeals in the mail and across email, social media, digital advertising and print.
- Oversee all aspects of direct mail fundraising from creative development, list segmentation, production timelines and fulfillment.
- Partner closely with the Senior Manager of Philanthropy to drive growth of the giving program through strategic investment, donor acquisition, conversion and retention initiatives.
- In collaboration with the VP of Partnerships & Development and Senior Manager of Philanthropy, develop and execute long-term and annual mid-level giving strategies that systematically cultivate, solicit, and steward donors through the pipeline from annual giving toward major gift consideration.
- Collaborate with Marketing and Communications to produce compelling donor-centered messaging that inspires action and maximizes response.
- Track and analyze campaign performance and donor insights to optimize future appeals and improve results.
2. Donor Relations & Stewardship
- Build and sustain strong relationships with donors, event participants, and sponsors
- Lead and support the Development team to ensure consistent and appropriate donor stewardship and recognition.
- Work closely with Development team to ensure timely acknowledgments and meaningful stewardship experiences.
- Collaborate with the VP of Partnerships & Development and the Senior Manager of Philanthropy to identify perspective donors and advance existing supporters with major gift potential.
- Track, manage and report on donor prospect engagement, including identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities.
- Support donor recognition initiatives, contributing to content for newsletters, social media stories, and annual reports.
3. Community Partnerships & Events
- Lead and provide day-to-day oversight of staff responsible for Signature Events and Community and Corporate fundraising events, ensuring strong team performance, clear accountabilities, and alignment with fundraising goals.
- Oversee the planning and execution of signature fundraising events (e.g., gala dinners, golf tournament, donor recognition, auctions, and raffles), ensuring events generate revenue and awareness in alignment with Harvest Manitoba’s mission and brand.
- Provide strategic direction to event leads and committees, including logistics, sponsorship acquisition, volunteer coordination, budgets, and post-event analysis to continuously improve results.
- Cultivate and steward relationships with event sponsors, vendors, and community partners to strengthen long-term engagement and revenue growth.
4. Administration & Reporting
- Maintain accurate fundraising records, donor data and campaign results within the donor management system (CRM)
- Prepare and analyze reports, dashboards, and key performance indicators to monitor progress toward fundraising goals and inform decision making.
- Along with the VP of Partnerships & Development, oversee monthly budgeting, purchasing, scheduling and expense tracking.
- Develop, document and maintain operational standards and review processes to support efficiency, compliance and ensure continuous quality improvement
- Ensure all fundraising activities adhere to ethical fundraising practices, regulatory requirements and organizational policies
- Support donor recognition initiatives, contributing to content for newsletters, social media stories, and annual reports. Ensure recognition for all annual, community and corporate partners
- As a member of the Harvest Manitoba CREW, support the team however needed to ensure operational needs are being met
- Perform other duties as assigned.
5. Operations & Information Management
- Maintain an accurate database of Indigenous-led organizations, First Nations, and partner agencies to guide communications and engagement.
- Represent Harvest Manitoba on external committees and networks to advance shared priorities and elevate Indigenous voices.
- Contribute as an active member of the Harvest Manitoba CREW, supporting day-to-day organizational operations.
Education and Experience
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in fundraising, communications, marketing, or a related field
- 3-5 years of experience in fundraising and managing a development team, preferably within the nonprofit or charitable sector
- Demonstrated success in event planning, annual giving, and/or direct mail campaigns
- Excellent communication, storytelling, and relationship-building skills
- Strong project management and organizational abilities, with attention to detail and deadlines
- Experience using donor databases/CRM systems. DonorPerfect would be an asset
- Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook/Word/PowerPoint/Excel) and digital fundraising tools.
- Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) designation would be an asset
Qualities for Success in This Role:
- You believe in the dignity, strengths, and potential of every person, approaching your work with empathy, cultural humility, and respect.
- You have an interest in, or experience with, issues related to food insecurity (An asset in connecting with our mission).
- You are committed to creating an inclusive, safe, and efficient environment that empowers others to do their best work.
- Enjoy using new technology and exploring innovative solutions.
- You thrive in a collaborative team environment and are committed to advancing Harvest Manitoba’s CREW values
- You thrive in a collaborative team environment and enjoy working with others to create shared success.
- You demonstrate strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
- You bring energy, initiative, and a solution focused mindset to your work.
- You maintain discretion, professionalism, and care when handling confidential information.
- You are willing to undergo and provide a Criminal Record Check as a condition of employment.
- You have an interest in, or experience, with issues related to food insecurity.
Why you should join us
- Opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause and make a tangible impact in the community.
- A collaborative and mission-driven work environment.
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Benefits Package
- Dental Package
- Prescription Coverage
- Massage, Physiotherapy Coverage
- Health Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- RRSP Company Match Plan
- On-Site Parking
Harvest Manitoba is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We strive to remove barriers and ensure equal opportunity for all applicants in a manner that respects dignity, independence, and integration. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected], and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Evening and weekend shifts will be required as business levels dictate.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Licence/Certification:
- Manitoba Class 5 licence (required)
- Criminal record check (required)
Work Location: In person
