Senior Fund Development Officer

Assiniboine Park Conservancy; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 88,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent conservation organization in Winnipeg is seeking a Senior Fund Development Officer to cultivate relationships with high-capacity donors and drive significant philanthropic support. The ideal candidate has 8-10 years of fundraising experience, preferably with major gifts and complex donor relationships. Responsibilities include leading donor engagement strategies and mentoring within the Resource Development team. This position offers a competitive salary of $88,000 to $99,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10 years of progressive fundraising experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and advance donor portfolios.
• Strong experience working with senior leaders and high-capacity donors.

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue growth through innovative approaches.
• Build and manage relationships with high-capacity donors.
• Provide functional leadership across the Resource Development team.

Skills

Relationship management

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Strategic thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

CFRE designation preferred

Tools

Raiser’s Edge/NXT

Job description

Senior Fund Development Officer

Deadline to Apply: February 1, 2026

Full-Time, Permanent

Salary Range: $88,000-$99,000 per annum

About Assiniboine Park Conservancy

Creating the future vision for one of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada’s most prized treasures, Assiniboine Park Conservancy (APC) located at 55 Pavilion Crescent in Winnipeg is the not-for-profit organization that oversees Assiniboine Park’s operations and ensures its ongoing redevelopment and financial viability. Our team is inspired to create and deliver extraordinary experiences for the people who visit and use the Park and Zoo including building friendly, supportive, effective relationships with stakeholders, community and the general public.

The Opportunity

The Senior Fund Development Officer is a senior-level, donor-facing position and a core member of APC’s Resource Development team. This role drives revenue growth through innovative relationship-centered approaches that cultivate and inspire an engaging donor experience and long-term investment. Reporting to the Senior Director, Resource Development, the position advances and supports sophisticated donor strategies to secure significant philanthropic support in alignment with APC’s mission and People First values.

Working collaboratively with all members of the Resource Development team, the Senior Fund Development Officer builds and manages relationships with high-capacity donors and prospects to secure leadership-level support. With a high level of independence and professional judgement, the role advances organizational fundraising strategy through tailored donor approaches, multi-year gift opportunities and active participation in public-facing fundraising initiatives.

In addition to donor relationship management, the Senior Fund Development Officers provides functional leadership across the Resource Development team, setting standards of best practice, contributing to major campaigns and cross-functional initiative and strengthening alignment and collaborations. While the role has no direct reports, it exercises leadership through mentoring, capability development, and fostering a high-performing, collaborative team culture.

Required Education, Training, and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., communications, business, public policy, philanthropy), or an equivalent combination of education and progressive fundraising experience.
• CFRE designation or progress toward CFRE is strongly preferred.
• Ongoing engagement in professional development and current best practices in fundraising and philanthropy.
• Possession of a valid Manitoba Driver’s License, or the ability to meet the travel requirements of the role.
• Minimum 8–10 years of progressive fundraising experience, with a demonstrated focus on major gifts, leadership-level giving, and complex donor relationships within a not-for-profit or mission-driven organization.
• Proven success securing significant philanthropic support, including multi-year commitments and gifts supporting operating, capital, and/or endowment priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage and advance donor portfolios, exercising sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism.
• Experience translating organizational fundraising strategy into effective donor engagement and revenue outcomes in collaboration with senior leadership.
• Strong experience working with senior leaders, high-capacity donors, philanthropic leaders, and volunteer or campaign leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to grant initiatives, including proposal development, reporting, and stewardship, as assigned.
• Excellent relationship management, communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility with diverse stakeholders.
• Creative and strategic thinker and planner with attention to detail.
• Capital Campaign experience is considered an asset.
• Experience working with Raiser’s Edge/NXT is considered an asset.

APC Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Assiniboine Park Conservancy is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Employment equity may be a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people, racialized minorities, women, and persons with disabilities.

Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.