Senior Development Officer, Manitoba

We’re excited to share that JDRF Canada is now Breakthrough T1D.

We’re the same organization, with the same mission and determination to realize a world free from type 1 diabetes (T1D) – just with a new name and look that reflects what the T1D community needs now and next.

It’s an exciting time to join Breakthrough T1D as we continue to break barriers to help people better manage the disease and enjoy full, healthy lives. Curing T1D is and always will be our north star and we will not stop until breakthroughs get us to a world free from T1D.

Breakthrough T1D is searching for an experienced fundraising professional for the role of Senior Development Officer, Manitoba.

If you’re a strategic, relationship-driven, and goal-oriented fundraising professional who would like to drive regional fundraising efforts and deepen donor engagement across Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario, please read on to see if this is the right fit for you.

Here’s what your primary responsibilities would be:

• Implement fundraising best practices to achieve and exceed revenue and participation targets for peer-to-peer fundraising events such as Breakthrough T1D Walk and Fundraise Your Way.
• Work closely with local committee members and national support partners to meet fundraising targets and other key metrics for the annual Cocktails for a Cure gala while successfully delivering the event.
• Work closely with the Development Manager, Alberta & Prairies to strategize and execute fundraising plans for assigned region.
• Inspire, motivate, and engage event participants.
• Identify opportunities and develop relationships with key donors, event participants, corporate contacts, volunteers, and influential community members.
• Build relationships with newly diagnosed families, offering resources and sharing information about fundraising events in the region.
• Balance engagement and stewardship activities of current donors and event participants with prospecting and recruitment of new donors and event participants.
• Maintain comprehensive records of participant/donor interactions using a CRM database and other systems.
• Collaborate closely with the corporate partnerships and event experience teams to achieve overall event objectives.
• Participate in and attend special events and community engagement activities to represent Breakthrough T1D and promote Breakthrough T1D’s mission and fundraising goals.

Here’s what we’re looking for:

Knowledge/Skills/Experience

• 2–3 years of fundraising experience, ideally in peer-to-peer events.
• Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Communications, Fundraising, or a related field—or equivalent experience.
• Experience with CRM systems and fundraising platforms is an asset.

Working Style

• Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Strategic thinker with strong organizational and analytical abilities.
• Self-motivated, entrepreneurial, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable communicating complex information to diverse audiences.

Other position requirements to note:

• Must be located in the Winnipeg area.
• Flexibility to travel throughout the region (approx. 10%) and attend evening/weekend events.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Salary Range: Anticipated to be $58,000 - $63,000, commensurate with skills and experience level of the selected candidate.

Location Preference: Required in the Winnipeg area to support regional fundraising and community engagement.

Application Deadline: Please submit your resume through our careers website by August 17, 2025.

About Breakthrough T1D

Breakthrough T1D is the leading type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy non-profit organization in Canada. As we drive toward curing type 1 diabetes, we help to make every day better for the people who live with it.

Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF) began in Canada as a grassroots organization in 1974, when a group of dedicated parents came together with a singular goal of finding a cure for T1D. Since the discovery of insulin, Breakthrough T1D has remained at the forefront of T1D research. Breakthrough T1D is committed to investing in the most promising research, advocating for progress by working with governments to address issues that impact the T1D community, and supporting individuals living with this disease.

Breakthrough T1D has a company culture rooted in our Core Values of Respect, Understanding and Integrity; Perseverance; Collaboration; Risk Taking and Entrepreneurship; and Efficiency, Effectiveness and Accountability – if our core values are exemplified in the way that you work, we might be a great fit for each other.

Here’s a few details about what Breakthrough T1D employees receive:

• Remote-first: Our employees love the convenience and flexibility of working remotely, so all positions are work from home (within Canada).
• Health and Wellness Benefits: Benefits to support your physical and mental health – this includes Manulife group benefits, Maple virtual health care, Not Myself Today to support mentally healthy workplaces and generous paid sick time.
• Professional Development: We want employees to grow within their roles and have a career at Breakthrough T1D, so we practice Career Development Planning and have a budget for paid development opportunities for each employee.
• Other benefits include: Group RRSP Matching Program, winter holiday office closures, flex weeks in the summer and more!

Benefits listed above for regular full-time employees. Not all benefits may be available to part-time or temporary employees.

Recruitment Process

We may review applications as they are received and this position will remain posted until it is filled. Our recruitment process typically includes an initial introductory phone call with an HR team member, and up to two video interviews over MS Teams with the hiring manager and other members of the team. Some positions may require a skills-based evaluation to be completed as a part of the recruitment process. We thank all those applicants that apply, but please note only those selected for an introductory phone call will be contacted after their application is submitted.

Breakthrough T1D strives to foster a workplace that reflects the diversity of the community it serves and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Breakthrough T1D is also committed to developing an inclusive, barrier-free selection process and work environment. Please advise if you require any accommodation measures to ensure you will be interviewed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation requests will be treated with confidentiality.