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. 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.

Our Values

- Trust
- Generosity
- Equity
- Transformation
- Responsiveness

Our Core Competencies

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

We are currently recruiting for the role of

Community Impact Operations Officer (24 months Term - Full-time)

The Role : This position plays a crucial role in administering various grant payments, including responsive, strategic, and donor-advised grants. A key responsibility involves meticulously tracking and drafting detailed Terms of Grant Agreements for complex, multi-year grant commitments, ensuring clarity and compliance with funding guidelines. The incumbent will also provide essential support to various committees by preparing comprehensive reports that summarize grant activities and financial allocations. Ultimately, this role is vital in guaranteeing that grant payments are processed both accurately and promptly. Additionally, the incumbent will prepare regular reports that detail the availability of grant funds, providing management with critical insights for decision-making.

Core Areas of Responsibility :

- Financial Administration _
- Process grants payments for responsive, strategic,



and donor‑advised grant programs.
- Reconcile approved grants for responsive grant programs to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Manage and maintain future‑year grant tracking and reporting.
- Prepare quarterly fund balance reports and grant availability reports for management.
- Prepare financial and operational reports for committee meetings.
- Monitor and manage strategic and multi‑year grant commitments throughout their full lifecycle.
- Track outstanding unpaid grants and support timely resolution.
- Grant & Operational Administration _
- Draft and manage Terms of Grant Agreements for strategic and complex grants.
- Administer complex grants, including multi‑year and strategic commitments.
- Coordinate grant programs associated with Family Council, including reporting and documentation.
- Prepare management and committee agendas and supporting documentation.
- Respond to grantee inquiries related to grant payments and processes.
- Oversee the process for rescinding outstanding or unused grant balances.
- Maintain operational filing, record‑keeping, and documentation standards.
- Coordinate the submission of tickets for technical issues and fixes in the GMS, and support the remediation of those tickets.
- Contribute to the compilation of system and business requirements to improve grant program workflows and processes
- Process Improvement & Collaboration _




- Review administrative and operational procedures and recommend improvements where appropriate.
- Contribute to streamlining processes, alignment, and continuous improvement across operations teams.
- Contribute to a culture of accountability, collaboration, and service excellence within Community Impact Operations.
- Education and Experience _
- Diploma in administration and/or accounting/bookkeeping
- 3-5 years of experience working in accounting/finance/administration within a charitable organization
- Experience in a busy office environment with competing priorities
- An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will also be considered
- Skills and Abilities_
- Exhibit strong knowledge and understanding of various non-profit organizations
- A deep passion for philanthropy, the non-profit sector, and making a positive impact within the community
- Demonstrated experience in working on all stages of a grant’s operational cycle
- Robust attention to detail, with a high level of organization
- Ability to prioritize and consistently meet deadlines
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (verbal, written and in-person)
- Strong IT skills - including the Microsoft Suite of products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), as well as the ability to learn
- Highly collaborative team player
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Exceptional interpersonal, presentational and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly and effectively
- A strong work ethic and a high level of initiative and reliability. Practice great discretion with sensitive and confidential information
- Excellent time management and adaptability skills are essential to this role, with the ability to work independently and co

📌 Community Impact Operations Officer (Winnipeg)
🏢 The Winnipeg Foundation
📍 Winnipeg