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.



Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations - Queen's University

Reporting to the Executive Lead, University-Wide (UW) Development, the Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations (CFR) is responsible for the development, implementation, management, and execution of the corporate and foundation relations short-term and long-term strategies for Queen’s University that result in revenue generation for the institution. The incumbent oversees the pan-institutional Corporate and Foundation Relations fundraising program and function at Queen’s, including strategy development and execution to ensure corporate and foundation engagement directly supports the strategic framework and leadership goals; as well as works collaboratively to engage cross-campus corporate and foundation relations constituents (such as the Corporate Relations positions in University Relations (UR), Research or within Faculties) to create a network of coordinated peers. The incumbent personally manages a portfolio of high net worth corporate and foundation donors and supports the development of strong corporate and foundations fundraising programs within each faculty and within the UW portfolio.

Prospect Development Analyst - BC Children's Hospital Foundation

As the Prospect Development Analyst, you will be responsible for generating strategic donor intelligence to facilitate informed decision-making and help guide the development of optimal philanthropic relationships. In this role, your primary focus will be the creation and maintenance of a dynamic body of knowledge regarding the Foundation’s key stakeholders and target markets and identifying strategic opportunities for support through data-mining, environmental scanning, and media analysis. You will also play an important role in maintaining the Foundation’s Relationship Management and pipeline processes.

Manager, Advancement Communications - BCIT

BCIT Advancement is seeking a regular, full-time (1.0 FTE) Manager, Advancement Communications. This position develops, implements, manages and executes communications and marketing strategies across Advancement to strengthen donor engagement, recognition, stewardship, and relationships with key stakeholders to drive philanthropic support for BCIT. Leads the planning, production, measurement, and optimization of Advancement marketing collateral. Contributes to the development of a comprehensive strategy to secure and fulfill sponsorship and ticket sales for alumni engagement events and generate revenue through programming. Participates as a member of the Advancement management team by providing input to development of department strategies and plans.

Specialist, Research and Prospect Development - Save the Children

Reporting to the Head, Philanthropy and Partnerships, the Specialist, Research and Prospect Development is a strategic partner in Save the Children’s fundraising efforts. Using current research methods, you will identify and assess individual, corporate and foundation entities for connections, giving potential and propensity to donate in order to establish priorities and strategies for successful solicitations. You will facilitate the prospect management function of the CRM database, including data review and analysis and assist with the creation and dissemination of reports. You will also oversee several coordinated processes between teams, such as prospect clearance.

Philanthropic Research Specialist - ROM Governors

As the Philanthropic Research Specialist at ROM Governors, you play a crucial role in enhancing our fundraising strategies. Under the guidance of the Director, Philanthropic Research, your expertise in strategic research directly supports relationship managers and executives in their fundraising efforts. You are responsible for identifying potential donors and preparing comprehensive research briefs, aiding in the development of tailored engagement approaches. Your role extends to managing and implementing key information policies, utilizing platforms like RE NXT and SharePoint. By enabling effective information flow and supporting cultivation and solicitation strategies, you become an indispensable asset in advancing ROM Governors' philanthropic missions. Your exceptional skills in research, project management, and communication are essential in transforming data into meaningful philanthropic relationships and outcomes.

Prospect Strategist - University of Regina

The position, Prospect Strategist, is a member of the University Advancement team and reports to the Associate Director, Advancement Services. In this critical role you will identify potential supporters for the University and provide vital data necessary to build effective relationships with individuals and organizations. As a subject matter and technical expert in this field, you will leverage your analytic, technological, and research skills to identify new potential major donors, connect interest to priorities and/or to predict which groups are most likely to make major or principal gifts.

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