Director of Development

Director of Development The Laureate Association

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba Salary: $100,000 - $130,000

About Us For nearly 40 years, The Laureate Academy has specialized in empowering students in Grades

1–12 who face learning challenges such as dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning differences.

Through evidence-based teaching methods, The Laureate Academy has helped students build

core academic and organizational skills, develop metacognitive strategies, and gain the

confidence needed to thrive in university-preparatory environments. Laureate is defined by its

deep belief in each child’s potential, its commitment to the “whole student,” and its

collaborative approach among staff, families, and learners.

The Laureate Association is a newly formed charitable organization created to support the

long-term growth and sustainability of The Laureate Academy. While the Association and the

Academy currently operate as two separate entities, the vision is to evolve into a single, unified

organization. This structure will be better suited to fulfill the school's mission and support its

future growth.

About the Position The Laureate Association is seeking a mission-driven and strategic leader to serve as its Director

of Development. This person will strengthen the Association’s capacity to support The Laureate

Academy by driving fundraising, donor relations, and community engagement. The Director of

Development will lead the Association’s upcoming capital campaign, cultivating relationships

with donors, foundations, alumni, and partners to drive transformational giving. As the

Association evolves toward a more unified model with the Academy, this leader will play a

pivotal role in shaping its future and ensuring its sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

Advancement & Fundraising ● Lead development and advancement efforts to support strategic goals, including the design

and execution of a major capital campaign.

● Develop and implement a multi-year fundraising strategy to support the Association’s goals.

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● Cultivate and steward relationships with foundations, benefactors, alumni, and community partners.

● Support student recruitment and visibility through strategic marketing and outreach.

Strategic Leadership & Collaboration ● Contribute to the Association’s strategic planning through a development lens. ● Collaborate with senior leadership and the Board on fundraising priorities and goals. ● Provide regular updates and insights on fundraising performance and opportunities.

Community Engagement & Relations ● Represent the Association in philanthropic and community networks. ● Build and deepen relationships with alumni, parents, foundations, and prospective donors. ● Support visibility and outreach efforts that align with goals.

Compliance & Best Practices ● Ensure all fundraising activities comply with CRA guidelines and sector best practices. ● Maintain donor confidentiality and uphold ethical fundraising standards.

Ideal Candidate Profile ● Demonstrated success leading fundraising and advancement efforts, ideally within an

educational or nonprofit environment.

● Strategic thinking and the ability to turn vision into actionable outcomes. ● Skilled at developing a long-term vision, collaborating with a broader stakeholder group to

build consensus, and identifying and securing the resources needed to bring that vision to

life.

● Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills. ● Financial and operational management experience, including oversight of budgets and

capital projects.

● Demonstrated success in fundraising and community engagement.

Why Join Us

Join a mission-focused organization at a pivotal moment of growth. You’ll lead a high-impact

capital campaign, engage with a loyal donor community, and play a key role in advancing

educational equity for students with learning differences.

How to Apply

Please submit a resume and a cover letter detailing your interest in the role and alignment with

the mission of The Laureate Association to hello@udtstudios.com

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
• Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
• Salary: $100,000 - $130,000
• About Us
• About the Position
• Key Responsibilities
• Advancement & Fundraising
• Strategic Leadership & Collaboration
• Community Engagement & Relations
• Compliance & Best Practices
• Ideal Candidate Profile
• Why Join Us
• Join a mission-focused organization at a pivotal moment of growth. You’ll lead a high-impact capital campaign, engage with a loyal donor community, and play a key role in advancing educational equity for students with learning differences.
• How to Apply