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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. Founded in 1921, we are proud to be Canada's first community foundation. 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

Generosity Analyst - 1 Position (2-year term: Full-Time)

Our Values

• Trust
• Generosity
• Equity
• Transformation
• Responsiveness

Our Core Competencies

• Relationship Building
• Managing Healthy Conflict
• Adaptability
• Critical Thinking and Decision Making

The Role:

This position serves as the data lead for the Community Generosity team and is primarily responsible for optimizing data management and processes, extracting data, and analyzing constituent data. This position ensures data integrity and helps develop analytical insights that drive evidence-based decision-making on the Community Generosity team. This role also provides cross-functional guidance on data management and liaises with Information Management and Cybersecurity to develop analytical and technical solutions related to constituent data. As a lead in maintaining data stewardship, this role enhances operational efficiency and helps maximize the organization’s fundraising and community engagement efforts.

Core Areas of Responsibility:

As a Generosity Analyst, you will:

Data Management and Extraction

• Map and execute the data extraction for external communications, including direct mail, digital campaigns, and event invitations for all Foundation departments, ensuring accurate segmentation of the desired audience.
• Working closely with IMC, establish and follow data guidelines related to donors, fundholders, and grantees to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to privacy regulations and CASL compliance.
• Develop automated data validation procedures using business intelligence (BI) tools and database features.
• Monitor data integrity through regular quality audits and correct any discrepancies.

Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, and Reporting

• Conceptualize, build, and maintain dynamic data dashboards and analytic reports to support strategic decision-making within the Community Generosity team, including stewardship strategies, donor engagement efforts, and overall community generosity initiatives.
• Respond to management requests, in consultation with their manager, to execute custom data analysis and/or build custom reports.
• In collaboration with donor managers and senior leadership, execute donor/prospect research using external information, data mining, and relationship mapping tools.
• Research and develop donor and prospect briefing notes to support personalized stewardship efforts.

Recordkeeping and System Optimization & Improvement

• Develop and maintain detailed data coding guidelines for communications preferences, constituent types (e.g., individuals, holding companies), and relationships to other constituents to support streamlined data management.
• Identify, design, and implement process improvements related to gifts, grants, and end-to-end data workflows to streamline Community Generosity team tasks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (IMC, Finance, and Community Impact) to optimize database workflows and processes, ensuring data integrity and efficiency across the organization.

Special Projects

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (IMC, Finance, and Community Impact) on data-related and process improvement projects and initiatives.

Community Generosity Operations

• Provide training and support for staff on database and BI systems.
• Monitor best practice trends in data management, business and artificial intelligence tools, and prospect research through trusted information sources, professional development, and networking.
• Provide backup support to the Fund Stewardship Coordinator with grant recommendations and other essential administrative tasks.
• Ensure process documentation is created and updated as required.

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

Experience, Education, and Credentials

• Certificate, degree or diploma related to computer science or similar or other relevant education or experience.
• 3-5 years’ experience working in a data management and administrative or operational role, preferably in a fundraising or non-profit environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing relational databases and donor management systems.

Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in relational databases and Dynamics365 with the ability to create complex queries using built-in query tools and report builders
• Intermediate+ skills in Power BI (dashboard development, data modelling, and automated reporting) and Microsoft Excel (pivot tables and analysis tools)
• Proficient in data visualization
• Knowledgeable about data management and compliance requirements
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex data insights
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Demonstrates self-efficacy with the ability to prioritize competing demands, manage various tasks and effectively achieve results

What We Offer:

Starting salary in the range of $54,340 to $67,924

• 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

Submit applications, including a resume and cover letter, by September 27, 2026, to https://careers.risepeople.com/the-winnipeg-foundation/enn.

Applicants who do not fully meet all essential requirements are still encouraged to submit their applications for consideration. We firmly believe diverse perspectives, skills, and experience can enrich our team and contribute to the Foundation’s overall success.

The Recruitment Process

As part of the Foundation’s commitment to being transparent, the following are the stages of our recruitment process:

• Job posting closes – September 27, 2026
• Phone screening - October 6, 2026 (Tell me about yourself and how your professional experience aligns with this position; what makes you unique)
• First in-person interview- October 20 & 23 (Understanding your technical skills)
• Power BI Assessment
• Second in-person interview - October 28, 2026(What are your career & professional goals)
• Start date: November 16, 2026

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.

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:  

Employment is conditional upon verification of eligibility to work in Canada for an employer other than the current employer. 

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

Pay: $54,340.00-$67,924.00 per year

Benefits:

• Commuter benefits
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Work Location: In person