People affected by MS are at the heart of our work and our mission is to connect and empower the MS community to create positive change. We connect the MS community to programs, information, research and to each other while they are on their MS journey.Whether improving the lives of Canadians today or supporting groundbreaking research to end MS tomorrow, we work together as a community—and you can be a part of that. Our team is looking to fill a current vacant position of Director, Community Fundraising.

This is a 15-month contract position working 35 hours per week anywhere in Canada. This strategy connects the MS community through our common goal of a world free of MS. The Director, Community Fundraising provides strategic oversight and operational leadership for the logistics, planning and implementation of national community fundraising activities across Canada, ensuring a consistent, high-quality participant experience while aligning operational delivery with organizational priorities.

Oversees event implementation, vendor and stakeholder coordination, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver impactful programs that engage communities, strengthen relationships, and drive fundraising growth nationwide. Leads the community fundraising strategy to maximize constituent engagement and meet community fundraising revenue targets. Leads a multifaceted team of Community Fundraising staff focused on relationship building and constituent experience.

Key external contact to top fundraisers and peer to peer landscape to build relationships to support and inspire reaching the Community Fundraising goal. Leads participant stewardship and recognition plans and works collaboratively across teams to align strategies and activities, ensuring a fulsome and integrated MS community member experience. Supports budget management including forecasting,



pipeline planning and fundraising governance.

Has progressive experience in a relevant field, such as fundraising, philanthropy, or community engagement. Has peer-to-peer fundraising expertise with a strong understanding of fundraising events, community fundraising and constituent engagement. Has excellent event management experience, including planning, execution, stewardship, and recognition.

Has strategic and relationship-building abilities to grow revenue, strengthen community connections, and support top fundraisers. Has excellent data literacy skills, with an ability to use data and insights to inform decisions, solve problems, and improve fundraising outcomes. Competitive health and dental benefits package, spending accounts, and gender affirmation coverage, Generous paid time off including an extended office closure at the end of the year and half day Fridays before long weekends, Support work life balance through adaptable schedules and hybrid work arrangements We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace—so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway.

We recognize and honor the enduring presence, contributions, and resilience of Indigenous communities throughout Canada’s history. We acknowledge our responsibility to understand, respect, and support the diverse indigenous nations and their ongoing relationships with the land. As part of our recruitment process, we use AI-enabled tools to assist with summarizing applicant information and anonymizing applications.

This helps reduce potential bias and ensures a fair and consistent experience for all candidates. At no stage does AI determine recruitment outcomes. All positions at MS Canada will require a background check in compliance with our Screening Measures Policy. #

📌 Remote Director, Community Fundraising (15-month Contract) (Winnipeg)
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📍 Winnipeg