The Apra Canada website is available for all managers and employers within the fields of Prospect Research, Advancement Research, and Development Research to advertise current employment opportunities.

To post a position, please send the listing to Apra Canada's Communications Team. Job postings are free of charge.

Postings will be screened to ensure that they are relevant to our membership of fundraising research professionals. Jobs that meet this criteria might be positions in prospect research, prospect management, data science, data management, or other professional fundraising and research opportunities.

Submitted postings must also include a salary range for the position.



Research Officer, Major Gifts - The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation

Reporting to Director, Major Gifts and working in collaboration with peer Research Officers, the role will support the fundraising efforts of the Major and Estate Giving team and the Foundation. This role will play a key role in preparing research products such as profiles of key individuals and organizations as well as other research duties as required. This role helps inform strategy, develop relationships, and contributes to the overall fundraising goals of The Princess Margaret.

Business Analyst, Fundraising and Marketing - Nature Conservancy Canada

The Business Analyst will be a key contributor in creating regular and ad hoc reports and analytical analyses to enable data-driven decision making for stakeholders across the organization. In this role, you will translate stakeholder needs into technical requirements and engage in the end-to-end analytics life cycle involving data exploration, data cleaning, data synthesis and data presentation.

Senior Manager, Major Gifts - National Ballet of Canada

Reporting to the Associate Director, Strategic Philanthropy and Donor Stewardship, the Senior Manager, Major Gifts owns a substantial revenue goal and manages a portfolio of major gift donors and prospects (25K+). We are looking for a seasoned fundraiser with the knowledge and experience to confidently and strategically contribute to the success of Development Department’s short and long-term goals through Major Gifts.

Conseillère ou Conseiller aux grandes sollicitations - Université de Montréal

Le Réseau des diplômés et des donateurs (RDD) a pour mission de mobiliser les efforts des diplômés, des employés, des amis et des partenaires de l’Université de Montréal qui veulent participer à son essor en la faisant mieux connaître et en contribuant financièrement à son soutien. Le RDD élabore les stratégies, fixe les objectifs et coordonne les activités visant à renforcer le sentiment d’appartenance à l’Université et à accroître l’apport financier de sources privées permettant la réalisation des priorités stratégiques de l’établissement et de ses unités. Il est aussi chargé des opérations administratives liées à la gestion des dons et, à ce titre, il est la référence en matière de fiscalité philanthropique à l’Université. Il assure également la tenue du fichier des diplômés, voit au respect de la volonté des donateurs et gère différents programmes de reconnaissance.

Associate Vice-President Philanthropy - The Ottawa Hospital Foundation

“We are looking for a seasoned fundraiser with the knowledge and experience to navigate complex transformational gifts confidently and strategically. You would own a significant fundraising goal and would be supported by an amazing team of researcher, writers, and associates. We pride ourselves on being a donor-centered and stewardship-focused foundation. We build lifelong relationships with our donors and continually re-engage them in the important work we do.” – Jennifer Van Noort, Vice-President, Philanthropy

Research Officer - Carleton University

Reporting to the Assistant Director, Prospect Research and Management, the incumbent provides value-added prospect research and analysis with the objective of increasing Carleton’s competitive edge in the philanthropic marketplace by supplying the information required to secure more major gifts to the University’s campus-wide and Faculty priorities. Through proactive and reactive prospect research and identification, pipeline development, media monitoring on relevant news and industry trends, and support for prospect and donor strategies, the Research Officer directly contributes to the success of the University’s fundraising objectives.

Conseillère ou conseiller spécialisé en développement philanthropique - Université de Montréal

Le Réseau des diplômés et des donateurs (RDD) a pour mission de mobiliser les efforts des diplômés, des employés, des amis et des partenaires de l’Université de Montréal qui veulent participer à son essor en la faisant mieux connaître et en contribuant financièrement à son soutien. Le RDD élabore les stratégies, fixe les objectifs et coordonne les activités visant à renforcer le sentiment d’appartenance à l’Université et à accroître l’apport financier de sources privées permettant la réalisation des priorités stratégiques de l’établissement et de ses unités. Il est aussi chargé des opérations administratives liées à la gestion des dons et, à ce titre, il est la référence en matière de fiscalité philanthropique à l’Université. Il assure également la tenue du fichier des diplômés, voit au respect de la volonté des donateurs et gère différents programmes de reconnaissance.

Senior Development Officer - Ontario Tech University

The Senior Development Officer (SDO) plays an important role in developing and stewarding Ontario Tech University relationships; in securing private sector donations; in advancing fundraising strategies and programs; and in recruiting and leading senior volunteers. The Senior Development Officer may manage Faculty specific or University wide fundraising initiatives, and special projects.

Manager, Development - Visions of Science

Visions of Science is entering a phase of exponential growth and we are building upon our vibrant culture of fundraising by building a dedicated team. As part of our fundraising team, you will contribute to realizing our goals and help to take our growth to the next level. As the Development Manager, you will work closely with the Sr Director of Development as well as a diverse team to support in cultivating meaningful relationships with individual donors, foundations and corporations.

Research Specialist - University of British Columbia

The Research Specialist delivers decision-ready information to support complex fundraising and alumni engagement strategies at the University of British Columbia. This position has significant responsibility for identifying major gift prospects and quantifying the value and potential of the donor pipeline. This research role is a key part of the team to growing philanthropic support for the University and aids in enhancing alumni engagement.

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