The Winnipeg Foundation is For Good. Forever. We help people give back to our shared community by connecting generous donors with causes they care about For Good. We are an endowment-based public foundation, so gifts are pooled and invested, and the annual earnings are distributed back to the community Forever. Formed in 1921, we are proud to be the first community foundation in Canada. Our vision is ‘a Winnipeg where community life flourishes for all.’

The Foundation is committed to work/life balance and diversity both within the organization and in its work with the community.

We are currently recruiting for the role of

Senior Program Officer - Endow – (Permanent – Full-time)

Our Values

• Trust

• Generosity

• Equity

• Transformation

• Responsiveness

Our Core Competencies

• Relationship Building

• Managing Healthy Conflict

• Adaptability

• Active Listening

• Critical Thinking and Decision Making

The Role:

This position is crucial for improving the Endow Manitoba program and supporting the growth of community foundations. The person will build strong relationships with key stakeholders in Manitoba’s community foundation network and heritage sector, working with foundation leaders and community representatives.

Key responsibilities include coordinating program activities, such as regional meetings and conferences that share best practices, organizing Provincial Advisory Board meetings to evaluate program effectiveness, and managing the annual Giving Challenge to encourage donations.

The role also involves supporting the shared staff network and the Provincial Advisory Board by organizing meetings, improving fundraising strategies, and assisting with the grant-making process to ensure funds are efficiently used to support local projects. Additionally, the person will create clear communications to promote program goals, conduct research for decision-making, and engage in projects that strengthen philanthropy in Manitoba.

Core Areas of Responsibility:

Program and Community Management

• Collaborate internally and externally to develop and implement programs aimed at enhancing Manitoba Endowment-based organizations.
• Enhance community well-being through increasing knowledge and sharing.
• Identify and communicate best practices for meaningful operation of Endowment-based organizations.
• Cultivate and nurture professional connections, foster rapport with stakeholders, and strategically engage in relationship-building to support the achievement of program objectives.
• Employ a community-driven, evidence-based approach to inform decision-making, program development, and implementation of strategies, ensuring alignment with community priorities and sustainable outcomes.
• Develop survey tools, data analysis, and collection methods that reflect the community foundation movement.

Project Management

• Facilitate workshops (virtually and travel to Manitoba communities) and collaborate among team members to develop workshop content.
• Planning, implementation, and evaluation of The Endow Manitoba Community Foundation Conference.
• Collaborate with other departments of The Winnipeg Foundation to enhance programs and activities.
• Assist special research projects as required.
• Participate in internal committees/working groups.
• Oversee research projects in partnership with external consultants.
• Assumes other duties as assigned.

About You: If your background looks different from below, in your cover letter, tell us why you would be a good fit!

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, entrepreneurship development, commerce, or non-profit administration
• 5-7 years of experience in the charitable sector, or in a role serving the charitable sector, the non-profit sector, with a focus on governance, community engagement, administration, Financial Administration, and grant-making, is considered an asset.
• A combination of education and experience will be considered
• Experience in program development and management.
• Class 5 driver’s license and access to a vehicle

Skills and Abilities

• A passion for program development in the nonprofit sector, with a commitment to creating positive social change.
• Strong facilitation and public speaking skills.
• Demonstrate an understanding of community development
• Demonstrate a well-developed sense of empathy, humility and inclusive approaches to engagement within and across communities and cultures.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, capable of establishing and maintaining strong collaborative relationships, adept at giving and receiving constructive feedback.
• Self-motivated with demonstrated ability to be productive, prioritize competing demands, manage various tasks and meet deadlines to achieve results.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Proven strategic thinking, initiative, and execution of skills. Sets objectives, tracks progress and manages projects from start to finish.
• Ability to analyze complex organizational and community issues, and the capacity to see how details fit into the bigger picture.
• Inquisitive with a mindset of continuous learning about trends in the community and the charitable sector.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to maintain the highest levels of integrity, ethics, sound judgment and confidentiality.
• Understands social innovation tools, approaches, and methodologies.

What We Offer:

· Starting salary in the range of $72,678 - $90,847

· A comprehensive benefit package including health and dental benefits

· A Health Spending Account

· Access to Consult + (Virtual Doctor Service)

· EFAP program available to employees and family members

· Pension program starting at six months of employment

· Vacation starting at three weeks per year

· Eco-pass program (half-cost bus pass)

· Maternity/Parental Leave Top Up

· Professional Development opportunities

Applications, including a resume and a cover letter, should be submitted by September 23, 2025. All applications must be submitted at https://careers.risepeople.com/the- winnipeg-foundation/en.

Applicants who do not fully satisfy all the essential requirements are nonetheless encouraged to submit their applications for consideration regarding this position. We firmly believe in the potential for diverse perspectives, skills and experience to enrich our team and contribute to The Foundation’s overall success.

The Recruitment Process

As part of The Foundation’s value for being transparent, the following are the stages of our recruitment process:

· Job posting (3 weeks in circulation)

· Phone screening (conducted after the closing date; duration: 2 weeks)

· First in-person interview (conducted within 2 weeks after phone screening interviews)

· Excel Assessment test

· Second in-person interview (within 2 weeks after the first interview)

· Start date: October 2025

During the recruitment process, prospective candidates will be expected to provide specific examples of situations where they have demonstrated The Foundation's values and core competencies.

The Winnipeg Foundation is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free environment and will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those advancing in the competition will be contacted. If contacted to participate in the process, please advise if you require accommodation.

Note : If you would like to discuss an accommodation or have difficulty submitting your application via the portal, please email careers@wpgfdn.org for support.