Donor Communications Specialist
Deadline to Apply: March 13, 2026
Full-Time, Permanent, On-Site
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 Donor Communications Specialist plays a key role within APC’s Resource Development office, leading the creation, coordination, and execution of various communications initiatives. The successful candidate will be open to bringing a donor-focused lens to their work and be eager to learn and embrace best practices in philanthropic communications. The Donor Communications Specialist is an exceptional writer and communicator with the ability to create strategic messages focused on telling the stories of the Park, Zoo, and Leaf.
This position is responsible for producing compelling, strategic content. The successful candidate will be willing to hone their craft to support donor cultivation, solicitation, recognition, and stewardship, while ensuring the integrity and visibility of donor recognition. A creative thinker and strategic storyteller, the Donor Communications Specialist will draft various communiques for the Resource Development team, including donation proposals, donor recognition messages, impact reports, and compelling e-blasts. Reporting to the Senior Director, Fund Development, the Donor Communications Specialist creates compelling calls to action through personalized messaging and understanding the values of shared impact, contributing to long-term donor trust and engagement.
Required Education, Training, and Experience
- Post secondary education in Communications or a related field.
- Demonstrated exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
- Minimum 5 years of proven communications experience, preferably within a fundraising, non-profit, or advancement environment.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
- Demonstrated experience producing donor-centered content and stewardship materials is considered an asset.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, timelines, and detailed processes.
- Experience with email marketing platforms such as iContact, Mail Chimp, Luminate, or similar.
- Experience with Adobe InDesign or similar is considered a strong asset.
- Experience with Raiser’s Edge/NXT or another CRM/database is considered a strong asset.
- High degree of discretion, ethical judgment, and professionalism in handling sensitive donor information.
- An equivalent combination of experience and education will be considered.
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.
