About Us
The mission of Agape House-Eastman Crisis Centre, Inc. is to empower those experiencing gender-based violence (GBV) by providing safe shelter, information, counselling, and ongoing support. We are a charitable, non-profit organization and one of 10 GBV shelters in Manitoba. Our focus is to advocate for healthy relationships and a future free from abuse. Our Core Values are Create Safety, Inspire Trust, Act with Integrity, Level the Playing Field, Move as One Team, and Grow Together. Position Summary: Are you interested in a meaningful, people-centered role where you can help secure the funding needed to provide critical services to survivors of gender-based violence? Do you enjoy building genuine relationships with donors, businesses, community organizations, and volunteers? Reporting to the Executive Director or their designate, the Fundraiser is responsible for advancing the mission of Agape House through fundraising, community engagement, and volunteer development. This role will research and pursue grant opportunities, develop and maintain strong relationships with donors and community partners, support fundraising events and campaigns, and work collaboratively with the Agape House Team to establish and achieve financial goals. Agape House is entering an exciting period of growth and preparing for a significant expansion of our facilities and services. The Fundraiser will play a pivotal role in the success of our upcoming Capital Campaign. Working closely with the Executive Director and Board of Directors, this position will contribute to campaign planning, financial goal setting, donor identification and cultivation, community engagement, and the development of strategies to achieve our campaign goals. The Fundraiser will also oversee the development and coordination of Agape House’s volunteer program, including volunteer recruitment, training, placement, and ongoing engagement. This role will ensure volunteers are well supported and connected to the mission and values of Agape House. The successful candidate will be a robust relationship-builder who is organized, creative, and able to manage multiple priorities. They will demonstrate initiative, sound judgment, and the ability to identify opportunities, develop solutions, and follow through.



The Fundraiser will represent Agape House with professionalism, compassion, and integrity while building meaningful relationships with donors, volunteers, staff, partners, businesses, and the broader community.

Key Responsibilities
Fundraising & Development
- Research, identify, and pursue grant, corporate, individual, and other funding opportunities; prepare and submit applications, reports, and funding proposals.
- Develop and implement fundraising strategies and annual financial goals in collaboration with the Executive Director and leadership team.
- Maintain existing funding relationships, donor records, and fundraising initiatives while identifying new opportunities for growth.
- Develop and maintain positive, long-term relationships with donors, businesses, community organizations, and other stakeholders.
- Plan, coordinate, and support fundraising campaigns, community events, and third-party fundraising initiatives.
- Prepare and deliver engaging presentations and communications that demonstrate the impact of Agape House and its work in the community. Capital Campaign
- Play a key role in the planning and implementation of Agape House’s Capital Campaign.
- Work closely with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to develop campaign strategies, financial goals, timelines, donor engagement, and communications.
- Research, identify, and cultivate prospective major donors, businesses, foundations, and community partners in support of the campaign. Volunteer Development
- Develop and maintain a strong volunteer program that meets the needs of Agape House.
- Recruit, screen, orient, train, place, and support volunteers in collaboration with supervisors and the Executive Director.
- Maintain volunteer records and promote volunteer opportunities through appropriate channels.




- Develop and support volunteer engagement, recognition, and retention initiatives. Team & Administration
- Post-secondary education in fundraising, business, marketing, communications, nonprofit management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- 3+ years of experience in fundraising, sales, marketing, communications, community development, volunteer management, or a related field. Nonprofit experience is an asset.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive, genuine relationships with donors, businesses, community organizations, volunteers, and other stakeholders.
- Experience with grant research, proposal writing, reporting, and relationship management.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate the impact of Agape House in a compelling and respectful way.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Experience with donor, volunteer, or grant management databases is an asset.
- Professional, approachable, resourceful, and proactive, with sound judgment, discretion, and a commitment to confidentiality and the mission and values of Agape House. Hours of Work: This position is a permanent, full
- time,.9 FTE position, located in Steinbach, Manitoba. Application Process: Interested applicants are invited to apply with
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Salary expectations To the attention of Tracy Whitby, [email protected] Thank you for your interest in this opportunity with Agape House-Eastman Crisis Centre. Agape House wishes to thank all candidates for their interest, but only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type
s: Full-time, Fixed term contract Pay: From $25.00 per hour Ability to commute/relocate:
- Steinbach, MB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Application question(s):
- What interests you about fundraising for a women's shelter and supporting survivors of gender-based violence? Work

Location:
In person

📌 Fundraiser (Steinbach)
🏢 Agape House-Eastman Crisis Centre
📍 Steinbach