Reporting to the Senior Manager, Donor Relations, the Senior Donor Relations Officer (SDRO) plays a strategic leadership role in advancing NAIT’s culture of philanthropy through the stewardship of principal gift donors ($1M+), planned giving supporters and complex donor partnerships.Key ResponsibilitiesPrincipal Gift Stewardship & Account Strategy DevelopmentEnvision, plan, manage and execute customized, multi‑year stewardship and engagement plans for principal gift donors and industry partners.Innovate and lead accountability and impact reporting for $1M+ gifts, working with colleagues to include strategic narratives, data synthesis and outcome‑driven storytelling.Collaborate with donor relations colleagues, development staff, senior leaders and academic units to ensure integrated donor engagement strategies.Advise on stewardship approaches for complex gifts, endowments and capital investments, ensuring all donor commitments are fulfilled and communicated.Execute bespoke donor engagement opportunities, events and communications.Serve as an advisory resource to the Advancement team on stewardship strategy and donor communications.Oversee the creation of partnership and impact reports aligned with contractual and philanthropic commitments.Manage reporting calendars for major and principal gifts to ensure consistency,



accuracy and timeliness.Planned Giving Program Development & EngagementLead the stewardship framework for NAIT’s planned giving and legacy donor program.Develop recognition and communication strategies that honour legacy donors and highlight long‑term impact.Partner with Legal, Finance and Advancement colleagues to ensure transparency, compliance and accuracy in planned gift stewardship.Contribute to the ongoing development and documentation of business processes, frameworks and best practices.Skills & AbilitiesExceptional interpersonal, relationship‑building and diplomacy skills when engaging senior donors and stakeholders.Advanced writing and storytelling abilities to convey complex information clearly and compellingly.Strong project management skills with excellent attention to detail.Advanced analytical and critical‑thinking capabilities.Proven ability to collaborate, influence and build consensus across teams.Self‑starter with strong sense of ownership, follow‑through and orientation towards results.QualificationsRelevant post‑secondary degree/diploma in Business, Marketing, Communications.3‑5 years' experience in fund development, particularly with individuals, donor relations, portfolio management or business development.Demonstrated experience stewarding major, principal or complex gifts/client accounts.Strong knowledge of fundraising best practices, donor relations principles and accountability standards.Proficiency with Microsoft Office and fundraising CRM systems.Knowledge of CRA regulations, privacy legislation and fundraising ethics.RemunerationThe compensation range for this position is $84,655.22 – $112,153.60, plus a comprehensive perks package.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Donor Relations Officer - C$84,655.2 - C$112,153.6 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 NAIT
📍 Winnipeg