Development Manager (Short-Term Full-Time)

Winnipeg – hybrid (at program locations and remotely) Salary: $58,000 – $65,000 per annum

Type: Full-time (37.5 hours/week); some evening and weekend work as required

Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Manager of Fund Development executes strategic planning and pushes fundraising to advance U-Turn Parkinson’s (U-TurnPD’s) activities. They work closely with the management and staff, finance and administration, communications, and other departments of the organization to engage with donors, sponsors, foundations, business partners, and governments to generate and maintain sustainable revenue.

o Creating and executing strategic fundraising plans in collaboration with the Board, management, and employees to achieve short-term and long-term goals.

o Researching, assessing, and recommending new fundraising options and techniques based on the organization's beliefs, strategic priorities, and program activities.

· Developing and managing relationships with donors:

o Building and maintaining strong relationships with individuals, annual, monthly and mid-level donors.

o Managing donor communications and ensure transparent reporting.

o Creating compelling proposals, budgets, reports, and other grant documents for high-net-worth individuals, foundations, and corporate fundraisers, including sponsorships.

o Planning and coordinating creative, smart, and impactful appeals, campaigns, and activities to engage online and in-person donors.

· o Developing and managing grant proposals to secure funding for organizational needs.

o Managing grant deadlines, procedures, and plans

· o Using compelling data and storytelling to keep the case for support current and effective.

o Working with management to achieve ambitious revenue targets that support the organization's mission.

o Providing regular reports to management on fundraising plans’ progress.

o Working with the communications team to develop comprehensive communications plans to promote the organization to its donors and maximize public awareness of its fundraising activities and to convey the power of collaborative action to external partners.

• A bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, or other related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a not-for-profit development role with a demonstrated track record of meeting fundraising goals.
• Demonstrated experience in non-profit grant writing, individual giving programs, donor management, and management of government grants and contracts, event planning.
• Proven ability to analyze constituent and donor databases;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Asana, Keela, and Raisely an asset.
• Experience in leading and managing volunteers.

Strong relationship-building skills.

• Project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• We offer the Parkinson’s community an opportunity to curb their symptoms, manage their health, and improve their overall quality of life through free-of-charge participation in evidence-based, condition-specific and accessible exercise and wellness programs in-person in Winnipeg, live online, and through pre-recorded videos.

Plus, you’ll be a part of a community that values compassion, collaboration in the pursuit of living well with Parkinson’s.